Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is published and maintained by Kronicle Research Private Limited ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"), a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, which owns and operates the digital law-media platform India Law Chronicle, accessible at https://india.lawchronicle.com/ ("Platform").

This Policy governs the collection, receipt, possession, storage, dealing, handling, sharing, use, and processing of Personal Data provided by or collected from Users of the Platform, whether accessed through a web browser, mobile application, or any other interface.

By accessing or using the Platform, registering for an account, subscribing to any service, or otherwise interacting with the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, mobile number, and any other details you submit when creating an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.
Usage information such as the pages you visit, articles you read, and how you interact with the Platform.
Subscription plan selected, billing information, address, and transaction identifiers. Payment card data is not stored by us and is processed exclusively through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways.
Technical information such as your IP address collected automatically when you access the Platform.
Advertising and analytics data, including information collected through cookies and similar technologies by us and our third-party partners.
Communications you send us, including queries, feedback, and grievances.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and improve the Platform and its content.
Create and manage your account and deliver services you have subscribed to.
Send you newsletters, legal updates, and other communications related to Platform services.
Respond to your queries and grievances.
Ensure the security and integrity of the Platform.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Serve advertisements, including interest-based and personalised advertising, through third-party advertising partners.
Measure and analyse Platform traffic and advertising performance using analytics tools.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform, understand how it is used, and deliver relevant content. None of the analytics or advertising cookies described below are set until you provide consent through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the Platform to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies used for authentication, session management, and security. No consent is required for these cookies.

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Platform. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Platform and/or other sites on the Internet.

Where you have not provided consent, only non-personalised ads will be served. Where consent is given, personalised ads may be served based on your browsing history and interests. For more information, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services .

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Platform. This service collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, session duration, and device type. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy .

Session Recording

We use Microsoft Clarity, a behaviour analytics tool that records anonymised heatmaps and session replays to help us understand how users navigate the Platform and improve its usability. Microsoft Clarity does not capture personally identifiable information. For more information, see Microsoft's Privacy Statement .

Opt-Out

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting optout.aboutads.info.

You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Platform may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, such as hosting, payment processing, affiliates, advertising partners, and analytics providers, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
When required by law, court order, or a lawful request from a government or regulatory authority.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of our business.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. When your information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also withdraw your consent for communications such as newsletters at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by writing to us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@india.lawchronicle.com.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The Platform is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or such other age as applicable local law may require). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to external websites, court portals, or other legal resources operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information with them.

10. Grievance Officer

If you have any concerns or complaints about how we handle your personal information, you may contact our Grievance Officer at:

Name: Ridhi Khurana
Designation: Editor
Email: ridhi@lawchronicle.com
Address: D-77, Dron Marg, Block D, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi – 110024

We will acknowledge your complaint promptly and endeavour to resolve it within 30 days.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Policy on the Platform with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at New Delhi, India.