What the desk collects
baj999 collects only the data needed to operate the reading experience: page views and reading time (both anonymised), email addresses for the newsletter (only when the reader subscribes), and contact-form submissions (only when the reader sends a message).
The desk does not run third-party advertising networks. The desk does not sell reader data. The desk does not share reader data with any platform, operator, or third-party analytics provider.
What the desk collects, in detail
Page views
Anonymised page views. The desk tracks which guides are read most often, but does not identify individual readers.
Reading time
Anonymised reading time per guide. Used to identify which guides are most engaging, not to profile individual readers.
Newsletter email
Email address, only when the reader subscribes. Used to send the baj999 weekly newsletter and the corrections log.
Contact-form submissions
The name, email and message submitted via the contact form. Used to respond to the reader's question, not for marketing.
App data
Where the reader uses the baj999 app, the app stores the reading history locally. The desk does not sync this history to its servers.
Server logs
Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent, request path) retained for 30 days for security and debugging.
What the desk does not collect
No advertising data
The desk does not run third-party advertising networks. The desk does not collect advertising IDs or cross-site tracking data.
No financial data
baj999 does not process payments. The desk does not collect credit card numbers, bank account details, UPI IDs, or wallet information.
No government IDs
baj999 does not require KYC. The desk does not collect Aadhaar numbers, PAN numbers, or any government-issued ID.
No biometric data
The desk does not collect biometric data (fingerprints, face IDs, voice prints). The app may use device-level biometrics for login, but the data stays on the device.
No location tracking
The desk does not track reader locations beyond what is needed for compliance (state-level advisories). No GPS, no IP geolocation beyond country level.
No contact-list access
The baj999 app does not request contacts access. Where a permission request appears, the desk treats that as a signal — uninstall and contact the editorial desk.
Cookies and analytics
The baj999 website uses cookies only for essential functions — session management, language preference, and accessibility settings. The desk does not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Internal analytics are limited to anonymised page views and reading time. The desk does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party analytics provider.
Contact the deskStorage and retention
Page views
Anonymised page views are retained for 12 months and then aggregated into anonymous trend reports. Individual records are not retained.
Newsletter emails
Newsletter email addresses are retained until the reader unsubscribes. Unsubscription is one-click and immediate.
Contact-form submissions
Contact-form submissions are retained for 24 months and then deleted. Where the desk needs to retain a submission longer (for legal reasons), the desk notifies the reader.
App reading history
App reading history is stored locally on the reader's device. The desk does not sync this history to its servers.
Server logs
Server logs are retained for 30 days and then deleted. Logs are used for security and debugging, not for analytics.
Backups
Backups are retained for 90 days and then overwritten. Backups are encrypted at rest.
Reader rights
Right to access
Readers can request a copy of the data the desk holds about them. The desk responds within 14 days.
Right to deletion
Readers can request deletion of the data the desk holds about them. The desk responds within 14 days.
Right to unsubscribe
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. Unsubscription is one-click and immediate.
baj999 does not share reader data with any third party. The desk does not run third-party advertising networks, does not use third-party analytics, and does not sell reader data. Where a third-party service is used (for example, the cloud hosting provider), the data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Policy changes
Where the baj999 privacy policy changes, the desk publishes the updated policy with a "Last updated" date. Material changes are announced on the homepage with a banner for 30 days.
Readers can subscribe to the newsletter for policy change announcements. Where a reader disagrees with a change, the desk reads the disagreement through the contact form.
What to read alongside the privacy policy
The privacy policy covers what data baj999 collects, what it does not, and how readers can request deletion. Read with the terms and the contact page.
What reader privacy means at baj999
Reader privacy at baj999 is built on three rules: minimum data collection, no third-party sharing, and reader-controlled deletion.
Minimum data
The desk collects only the data needed to operate the reading experience. No third-party advertising networks. No cross-site tracking.
No third-party sharing
The desk does not sell reader data. The desk does not share reader data with any platform, operator, or third-party analytics provider.
Reader-controlled deletion
Readers can request deletion of the data the desk holds about them. The desk responds within 14 days.
How to exercise your reader rights
A short path for readers who want to access, delete, or unsubscribe from the baj999 reading experience.
Access
Use the contact form to request a copy of the data the desk holds about you. The desk responds within 14 days.
Delete
Use the delete-account guide or the contact form to request deletion. The desk responds within 14 days.
Unsubscribe
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe with one click from any newsletter email. Unsubscription is immediate.
What the desk does not do with reader data
A short note on what the baj999 desk does not do with reader data — for readers who want clarity.
Not sell
The desk does not sell reader data to any third party.
Not share
The desk does not share reader data with any platform, operator, or third-party analytics provider.
Not advertise
The desk does not run third-party advertising networks. No cross-site tracking. No advertising IDs.
How to exercise your reader rights
A short path for readers who want to exercise their reader rights at baj999.
Access
Use the contact form to request a copy of the data the desk holds about you. Response within 14 days.
Delete
Use the delete-account guide or the contact form to request deletion. Response within 14 days.
Unsubscribe
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe with one click. Unsubscription is immediate.
A note on data minimisation
The baj999 privacy policy is built on the principle of data minimisation — the desk collects only the data needed to operate the reading experience. Page views, reading time, newsletter subscriptions, contact-form submissions. No advertising data, no financial data, no government IDs.
Where a reader wants to verify what the desk holds, the contact form is the verified path. The desk responds within 14 days. Where a reader wants to delete the data, the delete-account guide is the path.
The desk does not sell reader data. The desk does not share reader data with any platform, operator, or third-party analytics provider. Where a third-party service is used (for example, the cloud hosting provider), the data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Privacy questions, answered
Does baj999 sell reader data?
No. baj999 does not sell reader data to any third party.
Does baj999 use cookies for advertising?
No. baj999 uses cookies only for essential functions — session management, language preference, and accessibility settings.
How do I delete my data?
Use the contact form to request deletion. The desk responds within 14 days. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe with one click from any newsletter email.
Does baj999 collect financial data?
No. baj999 does not process payments and does not collect credit card numbers, bank account details, UPI IDs, or wallet information.
How do I request a copy of my data?
Use the contact form to request a copy of the data the desk holds about you. The desk responds within 14 days.
Read the policy, ask questions, request deletion
baj999 takes reader privacy seriously. The privacy policy is published in plain language, and the desk responds to reader questions within 24 hours during the working week.