Privacy Policy
We believe in privacy by design. This policy outlines how Renvia Technologies processes your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
1. Introduction#
Renvia Technologies Private Limited (operating as "Lekha News", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Platform").
For the purpose of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), Renvia Technologies Private Limited is a Data Fiduciary. This means we determine the purpose and means of processing your personal data.
Scope of Policy
The Basics: We are Lekha News (Renvia Technologies). We respect your privacy and process your data lawfully.
The Basics: We are Lekha News (Renvia Technologies). We respect your privacy and process your data lawfully.
2. Information We Collect#
We collect specific types of personal data required to provide our services effectively:
A. Information You Provide
- Identity Data: Name, username, birth date (for age verification).
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Professional Data: Occupation (e.g., Advocate, Judge, Student) for tailoring Vidhi AI responses.
- Financial Data: GSTIN (for B2B invoices). Note: We do not store complete credit card or banking details; these are handled by our secure payment gateways (Razorpay/Stripe).
B. Automated Data Collection
- Device Data: IP address, device model, operating system version, browser type.
- Usage Data: Articles read, time spent, search queries, Vidhi AI interaction logs.
- Cookies: Essential session cookies and analytics cookies to improve platform performance.
We collect basic profile info, usage stats, and payment details (via processors). We do not helpfully sell your data to anyone.
We collect basic profile info, usage stats, and payment details (via processors). We do not helpfully sell your data to anyone.
3. Processing Purposes#
By using Lekha News, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the following legitimate uses:
Service Delivery
To provide news, AI legal research, and manage your subscription.
Product Improvement
To analyze usage patterns and improve Vidhi AI accuracy.
Security & Fraud
To detect potential breaches, bot activity, and unauthorized access.
Compliance
To comply with legal obligations, court orders, and tax laws.
We use data to run the app, improve Vidhi AI, send you legal updates, and prevent fraud. Simple.
We use data to run the app, improve Vidhi AI, send you legal updates, and prevent fraud. Simple.
5. Rights of the Data Principal#
As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act 2023, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You may request a summary of your personal data being processed by us and the identities of all Data Processors with whom we have shared your data.
Right to Correction & Erasure
You may request correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data, completion of incomplete data, or erasure of your personal data unless retention is required by law.
Right to Grievance Redressal
You have the right to have your grievances redressed by our Grievance Officer promptly.
Right to Nomination
You have the right to nominate an individual who shall exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
How to Exercise Rights
Under DPDP Act 2023, you have powerful rights: Access, Correct, Erase, and Nominate.
Under DPDP Act 2023, you have powerful rights: Access, Correct, Erase, and Nominate.
6. Data Retention#
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.
- Active Accounts: Retained while your account is active to provide services.
- Deleted Accounts: Erased or anonymized within 30 days of request, except where retention is required by law.
- Legal Necessity: Transaction records are retained for 8 years as mandated by Indian tax laws.
7. Security Measures#
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including adherence to ISO/IEC 27001 standards where feasible.
8. Children's Data#
Lekha News is not intended for use by children under the age of 18 without parental consent. We do not knowingly process personal data of children unless verifiable parental consent is obtained, in compliance with Section 9 of the DPDP Act.
9. Grievance Redressal#
If you have any complaints or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer
Data Protection & Grievance Officer
Mr. V. Sharma
Correspondence Address
Renvia Technologies Private Limited
Hitech City, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500081, India
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India.