EcoIn ("we", "our", or "us") is an independent, student-led digital economics publication operating at ecoin.co.in. This page sets out our Data Protection Notice in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act 2023) and our Grievance Redressal Mechanism in compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules 2021).

1. Data Protection Notice (Sections 6 & 10, DPDP Act 2023)

In accordance with Section 6 and Section 10 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, this notice informs you (the "Data Principal") of the personal data we collect, the specific purposes for which it is processed, how you may exercise your statutory rights, and how to contact our Data Protection Officer.

A. Personal Data We Collect & Purpose of Processing

  • Reader Thoughts (Comments): When you voluntarily submit a comment in the "Project Thoughts" section, we collect the display name and comment text you provide solely to display your comment publicly alongside the relevant article.
  • Article Reactions & Reader Polls: When you tap a reaction or vote in a poll, a random, anonymous browser session identifier is generated to ensure one reaction and one poll vote per reader per article. No name, email address, or phone number is required to read articles, react, or vote.
  • Direct Communications: If you email us directly, we process your email address and message contents solely to respond to your inquiry, feedback, or legal request.

Lawful Basis & Consent (Section 6, DPDP Act 2023): We process your personal data only with your free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent given through a clear affirmative action (such as submitting a comment or contacting us). We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties or use it for targeted advertising.

Rights of Data Principals: Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the right to:

  • Obtain a summary of the personal data being processed by us and the processing activities undertaken;
  • Request correction, completion, updating, or erasure (deletion) of your personal data;
  • Withdraw your consent at any time with the same ease with which it was given;
  • Have a readily available means of grievance redressal provided by us; and
  • Nominate another individual to exercise your rights under the DPDP Act 2023 in the event of death or incapacity.
Section 10 · DPDP Act 2023

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Designation: Data Protection Officer, EcoIn Student Initiative

Email: [email protected]

To access, correct, or erase your personal data, withdraw consent, or ask any questions regarding our data practices under Sections 6 and 10 of the DPDP Act 2023, please email our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

2. Grievance Redressal Policy (IT Rules 2021)

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, EcoIn has appointed a Grievance Officer to receive and resolve complaints regarding content published on this website, user-submitted comments, copyright or legal concerns, or any personal data processing grievances.

Rule 3(2) · IT Rules 2021

Grievance Officer Details

Designation: Grievance Officer, EcoIn Student Initiative

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ecoin.co.in

Mandatory Resolution Timeline: We will acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and resolve them within 15 days.

How to Submit a Complaint: Please send an email to our Grievance Officer at [email protected] with the subject line "Grievance / Takedown Request — EcoIn" and include:

  • Your name and contact email address;
  • The exact URL or article title where the content or comment appears;
  • A clear description of your grievance or the reason for requesting removal/correction; and
  • Any supporting details necessary for us to verify and address your request promptly.

We will acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and resolve them within 15 days from the date of receipt. If you are not satisfied with the resolution of a personal data grievance, you also have the right to approach the Data Protection Board of India in accordance with the provisions of the DPDP Act 2023.