DPDP Compliance

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), Scholars Hub Official is committed to protecting the digital personal data of individuals in India. This page explains how we comply with the DPDP and how you can exercise your rights as a data principal.

Scope and Applicability

The DPDP applies to the processing of digital personal data within India. Scholars Hub Official is an online educational portal that collects limited personal data automatically through website analytics, cookies, and server logs. We do not require user registration, collect sensitive personal data, or maintain a user database. Our data processing is limited to improving user experience and understanding site traffic.

Your Rights Under DPDP

As a data principal, you have the following rights under the DPDP:

• Right to access your digital personal data processed by us
• Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to request erasure of your data
• Right to withdraw consent for any processing based on consent
• Right to grievance redressal if you believe your rights have been violated

How We Comply

We comply with the DPDP by:

• Collecting only necessary data for site functionality and analytics
• Not storing personal data beyond what is required for operational purposes
• Using anonymized data wherever possible
• Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics tools) comply with DPDP requirements
• Providing clear mechanisms to exercise your rights

Data We Process

The only digital personal data we may process includes:

• IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers (for session and preference tracking)

No names, emails, phone numbers, or other identifiable information is collected unless voluntarily provided via our contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of digital personal data is based on:

• Legitimate interest — to improve website performance and user experience
• Consent — for non-essential cookies, where explicit consent is obtained via our cookie banner

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the DPDP, please send a request to our Data Protection Officer via email at [email protected]. Include:

1. Your full name
2. Your contact details
3. Specific right you wish to exercise
4. Any relevant details about the data in question

We will verify your identity before processing your request.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, as required under the DPDP. In complex cases, we may extend this period by an additional 15 days and will notify you of the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide a lower quality of service to you because you exercised your rights under the DPDP.

Updates and Changes

We may update this DPDP Compliance page from time to time. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your data under the DPDP, please contact:

Arjun McGregor
Data Protection Officer
Scholars Hub Official
Email: [email protected]
Address: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Digital Personal Data Protection Authority of India if you are unsatisfied with our response.