Privacy Policy

Strategist's Cut ("Strategist's Cut", "the Platform", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals who access or interact with the Platform.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when individuals visit the Platform, communicate with Strategist's Cut, or otherwise engage with its editorial or digital services.

Strategist's Cut endeavours to process personal information in a responsible manner, consistent with applicable legal frameworks, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India, and other relevant data protection principles, where applicable.

This Privacy Policy applies only to services, content, and digital properties operated or controlled by Strategist's Cut. It does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be referenced or linked within editorial content.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the services, content, websites, digital platforms, and other online properties that are owned, operated, or directly controlled by Strategist's Cut. It governs the collection and processing of personal information only within the context of such properties and services.

Editorial content published by Strategist's Cut may from time to time reference, cite, embed, or link to third-party websites, digital platforms, publications, social media services, or other external resources for informational or analytical purposes. Strategist's Cut does not own, operate, supervise, or control such third-party platforms and is not responsible for their privacy practices, data collection methods, or data processing policies.

Users who access external websites or services through links or references appearing on the Platform do so at their own discretion. Strategist's Cut encourages users to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party platforms they choose to access or interact with.

Strategist's Cut may collect personal information where such information is voluntarily provided or where it is reasonably necessary for the functioning of the Platform.

Personal information that may be processed includes:

Contact Information

• name
• email address
• professional affiliation or organisation (if voluntarily provided)

Communications Data

information contained in correspondence, submissions, or queries sent to Strategist's Cut

Technical Information

When users access or interact with the Platform, certain limited technical information may be automatically generated or recorded through standard internet protocols and server processes. Such information may include the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to access the Platform, the type of browser or device employed, and general information relating to how the Platform is accessed or navigated.

This information is generally collected in an aggregated or system-generated manner for purposes such as maintaining the functionality, security, and operational integrity of the Platform, diagnosing technical issues, and understanding general usage patterns.

Strategist's Cut does not intentionally collect or seek to process sensitive personal data. Any such information would only be processed where it is voluntarily disclosed by an individual in the course of communication or interaction with the Platform, and even in such circumstances, Strategist's Cut does not encourage or require the submission of sensitive personal information.

Surveys and Voluntary Disclosures

From time to time, Strategist's Cut may conduct surveys, questionnaires, or research initiatives for editorial, analytical, or informational purposes. Participation in any such activity is entirely voluntary. Where surveys involve the disclosure of personal information, users will be provided with clear notice that the information requested is optional and based on their informed and voluntary consent.

Individuals are expected to exercise reasonable judgment before submitting personal information and to ensure that they are legally capable of providing such information in their jurisdiction. Strategist's Cut does not require the submission of sensitive personal information for participation in surveys and encourages users to avoid sharing information they consider confidential or sensitive.

Strategist's Cut will apply reasonable care and prudence in the handling and use of any information submitted through such surveys and will endeavour to ensure that it is used only for the purposes communicated at the time of collection. However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Strategist's Cut cannot assume responsibility for the consequences of voluntarily disclosed information beyond the reasonable safeguards applied by the Platform.

Personal information and technical interaction data associated with the use of Strategist's Cut may be processed for purposes reasonably connected with the operation, development, promotion, and sustainability of the Platform.

Such purposes may include, without limitation:

• responding to communications, editorial queries, or correspondence addressed to Strategist's Cut
• reviewing and managing submissions, collaborations, research contributions, or other editorial interactions
• administering the Platform and maintaining its technical functionality, security, and operational continuity
• improving the accessibility, reliability, and performance of the Platform and its editorial services
• understanding how users engage with content published on the Platform
• developing partnerships, promotional collaborations, and commercial relationships connected with the Platform
• complying with applicable legal, regulatory, or administrative obligations

In the course of operating a digital editorial platform, Strategist's Cut may analyse general engagement metrics and usage patterns relating to the interaction of users with the Platform and its content. Such information may include, for example:

• time spent on particular articles or pages
• interaction with editorial or promotional content
• traffic patterns and referral sources
• navigation pathways between pages
• engagement with external links, embedded media, or related content

Where Strategist's Cut publishes promotional material, sponsored editorial features, or partnership-based content, aggregated engagement information may be used to understand audience interaction with such material and may be presented, in a generalised or aggregated form, to collaborators, sponsors, partners, or advertisers for purposes such as demonstrating audience reach, performance, or readership engagement.

Such analytics are intended to support the editorial and commercial development of the Platform and are handled in a manner intended to be consistent with reasonable transparency and responsible data practices.

By continuing to access, view, or interact with content published on Strategist's Cut, users acknowledge that such engagement data may be analysed and used in the manner described above.

Interaction With Third-Party Platforms

Strategist's Cut content may be distributed, promoted, or referenced across external platforms, including social media services, content hosts, or other digital ecosystems.

Where users access Strategist's Cut through such platforms, or where Strategist's Cut content directs users to third-party services (for example through social media links, embedded media, or external references), the collection and processing of data by those third-party platforms will be governed by the privacy policies and terms of those respective services.

Strategist's Cut does not control and is not responsible for the data processing practices of such third-party platforms.

However, interaction with Strategist's Cut content across digital environments, including referrals, engagement patterns, and audience behaviour connected with the Platform's content, may generate performance or engagement metrics relating to how Strategist's Cut content is accessed or distributed. Such information may be used by Strategist's Cut in aggregated or analytical form to understand audience engagement and to support editorial, promotional, and partnership-related activities.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms they interact with when accessing Strategist's Cut content outside the Platform itself.

Strategist's Cut does not ordinarily disclose personal information to third parties except where such disclosure is reasonably necessary for the operation, security, development, or lawful functioning of the Platform.

In the course of operating an editorial and digital publication, certain information—whether personal information or aggregated engagement data—may be shared in limited circumstances where doing so is reasonably required to maintain the services provided by the Platform or to support its legitimate editorial, technical, or commercial activities.

Personal information or related engagement data may therefore be disclosed under circumstances that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• to service providers engaged in the provision of website hosting, digital infrastructure, analytics tools, cybersecurity services, technical maintenance, or other operational support functions
• to professional advisers, consultants, or service providers engaged for legal, regulatory, accounting, compliance, or administrative purposes
• where disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, governmental request, judicial process, court order, or lawful investigation by competent authorities
• where disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, reputation, or lawful interests of Strategist's Cut, its contributors, its users, or the public
• where disclosure is necessary to investigate suspected misuse of the Platform, fraud, security incidents, or other unlawful or harmful activities

Where Strategist's Cut engages third-party service providers to support the operation of the Platform, reasonable steps may be taken, where practicable, to ensure that such entities process information in accordance with appropriate data protection practices and applicable legal standards.

Engagement Analytics, Promotional Activity, and Transparency

As a digital editorial platform, Strategist's Cut may analyse engagement data and interaction patterns associated with the use of its content. This may include information relating to readership behaviour, navigation patterns, time spent on content, referral sources, or engagement with editorial or promotional material published on the Platform.

Such information may be used internally to understand audience engagement, improve the Platform's editorial offerings, and support promotional initiatives, partnerships, or commercial collaborations associated with the development and sustainability of the Platform.

Where Strategist's Cut publishes promotional material, partnership features, or sponsored editorial content, aggregated or non-identifiable engagement analytics may be used to assess audience interaction and may, where appropriate, be communicated in analytical form to collaborators, partners, or sponsors for purposes such as evaluating audience reach, engagement, or platform performance.

Strategist's Cut endeavours to conduct such analytics in a transparent manner and in accordance with reasonable data protection practices. Engagement data shared for such purposes will generally be presented in aggregated or analytical form and not in a manner intended to identify individual users unless required for operational or legal purposes.

User Awareness and Acceptance

By accessing, browsing, or interacting with content published on Strategist's Cut, users acknowledge that certain technical and engagement information may be collected and analysed in connection with the operation and development of the Platform as described in this Privacy Policy.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how information may be processed. Continued use of the Platform following the publication of this Privacy Policy or any subsequent updates will be interpreted as acknowledgement of the practices described herein.

Where material changes are made to this Privacy Policy, Strategist's Cut may publish an updated version on the Platform reflecting the revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review the date of the most recent update when interacting with the Platform.

While Strategist's Cut undertakes reasonable efforts to handle information responsibly and in accordance with applicable legal standards, users are expected to exercise their own prudence when interacting with digital platforms and sharing personal information online.

Strategist's Cut retains personal information only for so long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which such information was collected, including responding to communications, administering editorial interactions, managing collaborations or submissions, supporting the operational functioning of the Platform, or complying with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, or administrative obligations.

Where Strategist's Cut conducts editorial initiatives, reader engagement activities, research exercises, or hosts events, whether in-person, digital, or hybrid formats, certain personal information provided by participants (such as registration details, communications data, or participation records) may be retained for a reasonable period for purposes including event administration, participant communication, editorial documentation, compliance obligations, and post-event analysis or reporting. In such cases, information may also be retained in aggregated or anonymised form for research, statistical analysis, or internal evaluation of audience engagement and platform activities.

Strategist's Cut may also retain limited technical or engagement-related data for purposes such as maintaining the security and functionality of the Platform, understanding general audience behaviour, improving editorial offerings, or evaluating the performance of content, collaborations, or promotional initiatives.

Once personal information is no longer reasonably required for the purposes described above, Strategist's Cut may take appropriate steps to delete, anonymise, or securely archive such information, depending on the nature of the data and any applicable legal or operational requirements.

Strategist's Cut may use cookies and similar technical mechanisms that are commonly employed across digital platforms in order to support the proper functioning, security, and performance of the website. Cookies are small data files or identifiers that may be stored on a user's device when the Platform is accessed through a web browser. These technologies help enable certain technical processes that allow websites to operate efficiently and reliably.

Cookies and related technologies used by the Platform may serve several purposes. They may assist in maintaining essential website functionality, such as ensuring that pages load correctly, enabling navigation across different sections of the Platform, and supporting the general accessibility of content. Such technologies may also allow Strategist's Cut to understand broad patterns of how users interact with the Platform, including general usage behaviour, traffic patterns, or the manner in which visitors access and engage with different parts of the website.

In addition, certain technical data may be used to support the operational security and stability of the Platform. This may include identifying unusual activity, preventing misuse or unauthorised access, diagnosing technical errors, or ensuring that the website continues to function effectively across different devices and browsers.

Where cookies or related technologies generate analytical or technical information about user interaction with the Platform, such information is generally used in an aggregated or system-level manner to help improve the reliability, performance, and user experience of the Platform.

Users retain control over how cookies are handled on their devices. Most web browsers allow users to configure settings that can restrict, block, or delete cookies. Users who prefer not to allow cookies may adjust their browser settings accordingly; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some parts of the Platform.

Strategist's Cut may update the cookies or technical tools used by the Platform from time to time in order to maintain technological compatibility, improve website performance, or enhance platform security.

Strategist's Cut undertakes reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures intended to safeguard personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Such measures may include standard digital security practices, system monitoring, access controls, and the use of reasonably appropriate technological safeguards designed to support the secure operation of the Platform and its associated services.

These safeguards are implemented with the objective of maintaining the integrity, reliability, and security of the Platform's digital infrastructure and of protecting information processed in connection with the Platform's operations. Strategist's Cut also endeavours, where reasonably practicable, to work with service providers and technical infrastructure partners that maintain comparable security standards appropriate for digital services.

However, it is important to recognise that no website, online service, or electronic data transmission system can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. The operation of digital platforms necessarily depends on a complex technological environment that includes internet service providers, hosting infrastructure, software frameworks, third-party tools, and user devices. Despite the implementation of reasonable safeguards, such systems may remain vulnerable to events beyond the reasonable control of any single platform operator.

Accordingly, Strategist's Cut cannot warrant or represent that its systems are completely immune from cyber incidents, malware, hacking attempts, unauthorised intrusion, technical vulnerabilities, or other forms of technological compromise. Strategist's Cut shall not be held responsible for any loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure of information arising from circumstances that are outside the reasonable control of the Platform, including but not limited to malicious cyber activity, systemic technological failures, force majeure events, disruptions to internet infrastructure, or failures attributable to third-party service providers or hosting environments.

Users should therefore be aware that the transmission of information over the internet inherently carries certain risks. By accessing or interacting with the Platform, users acknowledge that Strategist's Cut applies reasonable efforts to maintain appropriate security safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted or stored through internet-based systems.

Strategist's Cut is intended to function as an editorial and analytical platform addressing topics related to law, business, markets, culture, policy, and industry developments. Accordingly, the Platform and its content are not designed for, directed toward, or intended to be used by individuals under the age of eighteen (18).

Strategist's Cut does not knowingly solicit, collect, or process personal information from minors. The Platform does not intentionally permit individuals under the age of 18 to register, submit personal information, participate in surveys, subscribe to communications, or otherwise engage in activities that involve the disclosure of personal data.

Strategist's Cut expects that parents, guardians, and responsible adults exercise reasonable supervision over the online activities of minors, including their use of websites, digital services, and social media platforms. The responsibility for monitoring and guiding the internet use of minors ultimately rests with parents or legal guardians.

In the event that Strategist's Cut becomes aware, through credible notice, that personal information belonging to a minor has been submitted to the Platform without appropriate parental or guardian consent, Strategist's Cut will take reasonable steps, where practicable, to review the matter and remove or delete such information from its records.

If a parent or legal guardian has reason to believe that a minor may have provided personal information to Strategist's Cut, they are encouraged to contact the Platform using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy so that appropriate review and remedial action may be undertaken.

Editorial content published on Strategist's Cut may, from time to time, contain references to, citations of, or links directing users to third-party websites, digital services, social media platforms, publications, or other external resources. Such links may be provided for purposes including editorial reference, source attribution, contextual information, partnerships, promotional activity, or general reader convenience.

Strategist's Cut does not own, operate, supervise, or control these third-party platforms and therefore cannot be responsible for their privacy practices, data collection mechanisms, terms of use, or content policies. Any interaction that a user undertakes with external platforms, including clicking on links, accessing third-party services, or submitting information through those platforms, is governed solely by the policies and terms of the respective third-party provider.

Users should be aware that external platforms may independently collect personal data, technical identifiers, behavioural information, or other usage data once a user leaves the Strategist's Cut environment and interacts with those services. Strategist's Cut has no authority over how such information is processed or used by those third parties.

Accordingly, users are encouraged to exercise reasonable caution and to review the privacy policies, data protection notices, and terms of service of any third-party websites or platforms they choose to access through links or references appearing on Strategist's Cut before providing any personal information or engaging with those services.

Strategist's Cut recognises that individuals may have certain rights in relation to their personal information under applicable data protection laws, including those reflected in India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other relevant privacy frameworks that may apply depending on the user's jurisdiction.

Where such rights apply, individuals may be entitled to request information regarding the personal data that Strategist's Cut processes about them and may seek to exercise certain rights concerning that information.

Subject to applicable legal requirements and reasonable verification of identity, individuals may request:

• Access to Personal Information – the right to request confirmation as to whether Strategist's Cut holds personal information relating to them and, where applicable, to obtain access to such information.
• Correction of Inaccurate Information – the right to request that inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information be corrected or updated where reasonably practicable.
• Deletion of Personal Information – the right, in certain circumstances and where legally permissible, to request the deletion or removal of personal information that is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
• Restriction or Withdrawal of Consent – where personal information has been processed on the basis of consent, individuals may have the right to withdraw such consent or request that certain communications be discontinued.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint – individuals may also have the right, where applicable, to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority or supervisory body within their jurisdiction if they believe their personal data has been processed in a manner inconsistent with applicable law.

Strategist's Cut will endeavour to review and respond to legitimate requests relating to personal information within a reasonable timeframe, subject to the nature of the request, verification requirements, and any applicable legal or operational limitations.

Where Strategist's Cut distributes editorial updates, newsletters, or other communications, users may opt out of receiving such communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided within those messages, where applicable.

Requests relating to personal data, privacy concerns, or the exercise of the rights described above may be submitted through the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. Strategist's Cut will take reasonable steps to address such requests in accordance with applicable legal standards and operational feasibility.

Strategist's Cut may revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically in order to reflect changes in applicable legal requirements, technological developments, editorial practices, operational processes, or the evolving features and services of the Platform. As digital platforms and regulatory frameworks continue to develop, certain provisions of this Privacy Policy may therefore be modified to ensure continued transparency and compliance with relevant standards.

Where updates are made, the revised version of the Privacy Policy will be published on the Platform and will indicate the date on which the most recent revision became effective. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically in order to remain informed about how personal information may be processed in connection with the use of the Platform.

Unless otherwise expressly indicated, updates to the Privacy Policy will become effective upon publication on the Platform. Continued access to or interaction with Strategist's Cut following the publication of such updates will be deemed to constitute acknowledgement of the revised Privacy Policy and the practices described therein.

While Strategist's Cut endeavours to maintain transparency regarding its data practices, users are encouraged to exercise reasonable prudence by reviewing the Privacy Policy from time to time and noting the date of the most recent revision.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information in connection with Strategist's Cut, you may contact the Platform through the following channel: