Last updated: 27 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The ESG India (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit theesgindia.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here. We process personal data in line with applicable Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
1. Information we collect
Information you give us. When you subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account, submit a contact form or email us, we collect the details you provide, such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed and the time and date of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How we use your information
- To publish and improve our journalism and understand which topics readers find useful
- To send newsletters you have subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email)
- To manage registered reader accounts
- To respond to your queries, story tips, feedback and correction requests
- To display advertising that helps fund our work
- To protect the Website against spam, fraud and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to keep the Website working, remember your preferences, measure traffic and serve advertising. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the Website may not work properly if you do.
4. Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info.
To learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
5. Third-party services we use
- Google Analytics and Google Site Kit – to understand how readers use the Website
- Google AdSense – to display advertising
- Mailchimp – to manage newsletter subscriptions and send emails
- Wordfence – to protect the Website from malicious traffic
- Hostinger – our web hosting provider
These providers process data on our behalf or under their own privacy policies. Some of them may store data outside India.
6. Third-party links and embeds
Our articles may link to or embed content from other websites, such as YouTube, X (Twitter), Instagram or government portals. These sites have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their content or policies.
7. Data retention and security
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect it, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure.
8. Your rights
You may ask us to access, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, or withdraw consent you have given (for example, to receive newsletters). To make a request, email editor@theesgindia.com. We will respond within a reasonable time.
9. Children’s privacy
The Website is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Grievance Officer
In accordance with applicable Indian law, any complaint or concern about the processing of your information may be addressed to our Grievance Officer:
Name: Nikhil Singh
Email: editor@theesgindia.com
Address: ESG India Private Limited, Unit No. 1171–1172, Solitaire Corporate Park, Chakala MIDC, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093, India
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, write to editor@theesgindia.com.
