Last updated: 10 June 2026
The Courtroom (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating the website thecourtroom.in (the “Site”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why, how we use and safeguard it, and the rights you have under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the rules made under it.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who we are
The Courtroom is a digital publication covering Indian legal news, court rulings, law firm deals, regulatory developments, startup funding, and related analysis. For the purposes of the DPDP Act, 2023, we act as a Data Fiduciary in respect of the personal data we collect from you (the Data Principal).
2. The information we collect
Information you give us directly:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or choose a subscription plan.
- Your name, email, and any content you submit when you post a comment.
- Any information you include when you contact us — tips, feedback, corrections, or queries.
Information we collect automatically:
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Usage data such as the pages you visit, time spent, and links you click, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, and we ask that you not share any through comments or messages.
3. How we use your information
We use your personal data to:
- Deliver newsletters, articles, and subscription content you have signed up for.
- Operate your account and process your subscription.
- Publish and moderate comments.
- Respond to your tips, queries, and feedback.
- Understand how the Site is used so we can improve our reporting and experience.
- Display relevant advertising and measure its performance.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
We process your data on the basis of your consent and, where applicable, for legitimate uses permitted under the DPDP Act, 2023.
4. Cookies and analytics
The Site uses cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and analyse traffic. We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that set their own cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
5. Advertising
We may display advertising, including ads served by third-party networks. These partners may use cookies to show ads relevant to your interests. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.
6. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only:
- With service providers (such as hosting, email, and analytics providers) who process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.
- Where required by law, court order, or a lawful request from a public authority.
- To protect our rights, users, or the security of the Site.
7. How we protect your data
We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we work to protect your information and to review our measures regularly.
8. How long we keep your data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we take steps to delete or anonymise it.
9. Your rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how we process it.
- Request correction, completion, or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting processing already carried out.
- Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity.
- Grievance redressal — raise a concern with us and have it addressed.
To exercise any of these rights, write to us using the details in Section 13. Withdrawing consent may mean we can no longer provide certain services, such as newsletters or account access.
10. Children’s data
The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11. Third-party links
Our articles and pages may link to external websites, including courts, regulators, and other publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their policies.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. We will post the revised version here with an updated “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be brought to your notice where required.
13. Contact us and grievance redressal
For any questions about this Policy, to exercise your rights, or to raise a grievance about how we handle your data, contact us at:
We will acknowledge and respond to your request within the timelines prescribed under applicable law.
