Privacy Policy.

Last updated: 25 October 2026

This policy explains what personal data The Squadron (“we”, “us”) collects when you use thesquadron.in, why we collect it and the choices you have. It is written to comply with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its rules.

1. Data we collect

Account data: if you register for the community, your username, email address, password (stored encrypted), profile details you choose to add and your profile photo.
Content you post: comments, forum topics and replies, activity updates, group posts and private messages.
Contact data: your name, email and message when you write to us.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and referring site, collected through server logs, cookies and similar technologies.

2. Why we use it

To run the website and the community features you sign up for.
To respond to messages, corrections and complaints.
To moderate content, prevent spam and keep the site secure.
To understand which stories readers find useful (analytics).
To show advertising that funds our journalism.

We process your data on the basis of your consent, or where it is necessary to provide a service you asked for or to comply with the law.

3. Cookies and advertising

We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure traffic and serve ads.

Google Analytics helps us measure readership. Google’s use of this data is described at How Google uses data from sites that use its services.
Google AdSense and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors’ cookies at aboutads.info.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features, such as signing in, will not work without them.

4. Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with service providers who help us run the site (hosting, analytics, advertising, email), under confidentiality obligations, or when required by law or a lawful order of a court or government authority.

5. Public content

Your profile, comments, forum posts and group activity may be visible to other users and to the public. Do not post personal information you do not want others to see.

6. Retention

We keep account data while your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your profile and personal data within 30 days, except where we must keep records to meet legal obligations or resolve disputes. Server logs are kept for a limited period for security.

7. Your rights

You may ask to access, correct or erase your personal data, withdraw consent, or nominate someone to exercise your rights. Most profile data can be edited from your account settings. For anything else, email thesquadron.in@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.

8. Children

Community accounts are for people aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has registered, contact us and we will delete the account.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls. No system is completely secure, so please use a strong, unique password.

10. Changes and contact

We will post any changes on this page with a new date. Questions or complaints about privacy can be sent to our Grievance Officer, The Squadron Editorial Team, at thesquadron.in@gmail.com.