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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 21, 2026

Tamil Oodagam (operated by Tamil Oodagam Magazine) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website TamilOodagam.com (the "Site").

1. Publisher Identification

This Site is published by:

  • Title: TAMIL OODAGAM

  • RNI Registration No.: TNTAM/25/A1239

  • Owner/Publisher/Editor: Viswanaath T M

  • Place of Business: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  • Registered under: Press Registrar General of India, Government of India.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our readers and subscribers:

  • Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, and demographic details when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or subscribe to a paid plan.

  • Payment Data: We do not store your credit/debit card details. All financial transactions are processed securely by Razorpay (our payment gateway). We only receive a transaction ID and confirmation of payment status.

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect data regarding your interaction with our Site (pages viewed, time spent, links clicked) via Google Analytics to improve our content.

  • Security Data: We use Cloudflare Turnstile to verify you are human. This may collect browser metadata and device fingerprints to prevent spam and bot attacks.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide access to restricted/paywalled articles.

  • To process your subscription payments via Razorpay.

  • To send you weekly newsletters, editorial updates, and promotional offers (only if you have opted in).

  • To analyze traffic and reader engagement via Google Analytics.

  • To secure the website against fraudulent activity and spam using Cloudflare Turnstile.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember login sessions, and understand site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of the Site (such as staying logged in).

5. Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted third-party processors strictly for operating our business:

  • Razorpay: For payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant).

  • Google Analytics: For traffic analysis (data anonymized).

  • Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization.

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and Cloudflare's security layers. While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. By using our Site, you acknowledge this risk.

7. Your Rights (Indian IT Act, 2000)

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data held by us.

  • Withdraw your consent for email newsletters at any time (via the "Unsubscribe" link).

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
    To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes via a notice on our website or via email.