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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 30-09-2026 

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CrypticRoots ("CrypticRoots", "we", "us or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data responsibly and transparently. 

This Privacy Policy explains how CrypticRoots collects, uses, retains, protects and otherwise processes personal data in connection with the website [ www.crypticroots.com ] 

CrypticRoots is primarily a content and knowledge platform through which we publish articles and other informational material concerning privacy, data protection, technology and related legal and regulatory developments. 

We do not require visitors to create an account, register with us, or provide personal information merely to browse or read the content available on the Website. 

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 

 

1. WHO WE ARE 

CrypticRoots is an independently operated content platform based in India. 

For the purposes of applicable Indian data protection law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), CrypticRoots may act as a Data Fiduciary in respect of personal data that it determines the purpose and means of processing. 

Our contact details for privacy-related queries are: 

Email: crypticroots11@gmail.com 

 

2. SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY 

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed by CrypticRoots through the Website and through communications voluntarily initiated by visitors. 

The Website primarily provides publicly accessible articles and informational content. CrypticRoots does not ordinarily require visitors to provide personal data to access, browse or read such content. 

This Privacy Policy does not govern the privacy practices of external websites, platforms or services that may be accessible through links appearing on the Website. Such third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and terms. 

 

3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT 

3.1 Information you voluntarily provide 

CrypticRoots does not ordinarily collect personal data from visitors simply because they visit or browse the Website. 

Where you voluntarily contact CrypticRoots through the email address provided on the Website, we may receive and process: 

  • your email address; 

  • the contents of your email or enquiry; 

  • any documents, attachments or other information that you voluntarily provide; and 

  • any other personal information contained in your communication. 

You are requested not to provide sensitive or unnecessary personal information when contacting us. 

3.2 Information collected through the Website infrastructure 

The Website is hosted and operated using Wix. Wix may process certain technical information relating to visitors as part of providing, securing and operating its website-hosting and related services. 

Depending on the configuration of the Website, such information may include technical information, browser or device information, session information, security-related information and information associated with cookies or similar technologies. 

The precise cookies and similar technologies operating on the Website will depend on the Website's Wix configuration and any features or integrations enabled on it. 

 

4. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING 

Where you voluntarily contact CrypticRoots, we may process your personal data for the following purposes: 

  1. to receive and respond to your communication or enquiry; 

  1. to understand and address the subject matter raised by you; 

  1. to communicate with you where a response or clarification is reasonably required; 

  1. to maintain appropriate records of communications; 

  1. to protect the security and integrity of the Website and our communications; and 

  1. to comply with applicable legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from competent authorities. 

CrypticRoots does not use voluntarily provided email communications for unrelated marketing purposes unless such processing is separately undertaken in accordance with applicable law. 

 

5. BASIS FOR PROCESSING 

CrypticRoots seeks to process personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, applicable rules and other applicable data protection requirements. 

Where you voluntarily send an email to CrypticRoots, the information contained in that communication is processed for the purpose of receiving, understanding and responding to the communication initiated by you. 

 

6. DATA MINIMISATION 

CrypticRoots follows a principle of limiting the collection and processing of personal data to what is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is processed. 

Because the Website is primarily an informational content platform, visitors are generally not required to provide personal information to access or read its articles. 

If you contact us, we request you to provide only such information as is reasonably necessary for us to understand and respond to your communication. 

 

7. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE 

CrypticRoots does not ordinarily sell, rent or commercially disclose personal data received through visitor communications. 

Personal data may be disclosed or made available where reasonably necessary: 

7.1 Service providers 

CrypticRoots uses Wix to host and operate the Website. Wix may process information relating to Website visitors as part of providing its infrastructure, security, hosting and related services. 

Wix may use group companies and third-party service providers to provide its services and may process personal data in jurisdictions outside India. Wix states that it maintains contractual and other safeguards in relation to such processing. 

7.2 Legal and regulatory requirements 

CrypticRoots may disclose personal data where such disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, judicial order, governmental direction or other lawful process. 

 

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS 

The Website may contain links to external websites, platforms or social-media profiles, including the CrypticRoots LinkedIn page. 

A link to an external platform does not mean that CrypticRoots controls that platform or its privacy practices. 

If you follow a link to an external website or platform, your interaction with that service may be subject to its own privacy policy, terms and data-processing practices. 

CrypticRoots is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites or platforms. 

 

9. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES 

9.1 Essential Wix Cookies 

Because the Website is hosted on Wix, Wix may place certain essential cookies on visitors' devices. Based on the current configuration of the Website, these include cookies associated with functions such as: 

  • security and fraud prevention;  

  • session management;  

  • website stability;  

  • API protection;  

  • system effectiveness; and  

  • other essential Website functionality.  

9.2 Non-Essential Cookies 

CrypticRoots does not intentionally use non-essential analytics, advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. 

In particular, CrypticRoots does not intentionally deploy advertising pixels or analytics tools for tracking visitors across the Website. 

If CrypticRoots introduces non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate and, where required by applicable law, an appropriate consent mechanism will be implemented. 

9.3 Managing Cookies 

Visitors may manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. 

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the security, functionality or availability of certain portions of the Website. 

 

10. DATA RETENTION 

CrypticRoots follows a limited-retention approach and does not intend to retain personal data for longer than reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. 

Where you voluntarily contact CrypticRoots by email, we generally retain the relevant email communication and associated personal information for up to three (3) months. 

Following expiry of this period, the relevant communication will ordinarily be deleted or otherwise securely disposed of, unless continued retention is reasonably necessary: 

  • to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation; 

  • to establish, exercise or defend a legal claim; 

  • to address a dispute or complaint; 

  • to maintain necessary records; or 

  • for another purpose permitted or required under applicable law. 

Where information is retained for any of these purposes, it will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for that purpose. 

 

11. DATA SECURITY 

CrypticRoots takes reasonable measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, loss or destruction. 

Email communications sent to CrypticRoots are handled through our email service provider. Where the email service provides encryption and related security safeguards, those safeguards may be applied to the transmission or storage of the communication. 

Because CrypticRoots uses Wix to host the Website, certain technical and security safeguards are also provided through Wix's infrastructure. 

No method of electronic transmission, storage or processing can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while reasonable safeguards are maintained, CrypticRoots cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet. 

 

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS 

CrypticRoots operates from India. However, because the Website is hosted using Wix, personal data processed through the Website may be processed or stored outside India. 

Wix states that it operates through group companies and third-party processors in multiple jurisdictions and that personal information may be stored or processed in countries including the United States, Ireland and other jurisdictions depending on the services involved. 

Where personal data is processed outside India, CrypticRoots will seek to ensure that such processing is undertaken in accordance with applicable Indian law and any applicable requirements relating to international transfers. 

 

13. YOUR RIGHTS 

Subject to the applicability and commencement of relevant provisions of the DPDP Act and applicable rules, individuals whose personal data is processed by CrypticRoots may have rights available under applicable law, including rights relating to: 

  • obtaining information about personal data processed by CrypticRoots; 

  • requesting correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data; 

  • requesting erasure of personal data where permitted by applicable law; 

  • withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent; 

  • raising grievances concerning the processing of personal data; and 

  • exercising other rights available under applicable law. 

Requests relating to personal data may be made by contacting us at: 

Email: crypticroots11@gmail.com 

CrypticRoots may take reasonable steps to verify the identity or authority of a person making a request before acting upon it, particularly where the request concerns access, correction or deletion of personal data. 

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14. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL 

If you have a concern, question or complaint regarding the processing of your personal data by CrypticRoots, you may contact us at: 

Email: crypticroots11@gmail.com 

We will review and address privacy-related concerns in accordance with applicable law. 

Where applicable, individuals may also have the right to approach the competent data protection authority or other regulatory mechanism established under applicable law. 

 

15. CHILDREN'S DATA 

CrypticRoots is a general informational content platform and is not specifically directed towards children. 

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children through the Website. 

If a child or a parent/guardian believes that personal data has been provided to CrypticRoots without appropriate authority or consent where required by law, they may contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy. 

Upon becoming aware of any such processing that is inconsistent with applicable law, CrypticRoots will take reasonable steps to address the situation. 

 

16. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY 

CrypticRoots may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in: 

  • the Website or its functionality; 

  • the manner in which personal data is processed; 

  • applicable laws or regulatory requirements; or 

  • our privacy and security practices. 

The updated Privacy Policy will be published on the Website with a revised Effective Date. 

Where required by applicable law, CrypticRoots will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes. 

 

17. CONTACT US 

If you have any questions, concerns, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at: 

CrypticRoots 

Email: crypticroots11@gmail.com 

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