We collect information to deliver relevant content, improve your reading experience, and operate our platform effectively. The types of data we may collect include:
Name and email address provided when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form.
Pages visited, time on site, browser type, OS, IP address, referring URLs, and click patterns.
Preferences, session tokens, and analytics identifiers stored via cookies and tracking technologies.
Any comments or feedback submitted publicly on our blog posts, including your display name and email.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as financial account details, government ID numbers, health records, or biometric data.
We use the information we gather for specific, legitimate purposes related to running a quality lifestyle blog. We use your data to:
Our Commitment: We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to external parties for their independent marketing purposes. Your data is used solely to improve your experience on The Topic Mint.
The Topic Mint uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — along with similar tracking technologies. These help us understand how readers engage with our content and enable core site functionality.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Can Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site login, security, session management (WordPress core) | Session | No — required |
| Analytics | Google Analytics — page views, traffic sources, user behaviour | Up to 2 years | Yes |
| Functional | Remembering preferences, newsletter status, theme settings | 1 year | Yes |
| Advertising | Google AdSense, contextual ads & remarketing | Up to 2 years | Yes |
| Social Media | Share buttons (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter/X) | Session / 90 days | Yes |
You can control cookies via your browser settings or through cookie consent tools on our site. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect core reading functionality.
To power certain features and sustain our free content model, we work with trusted third-party providers. Each operates under its own privacy policy and data practices.
Tracks aggregated readership data. IP anonymisation is enabled. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Displays contextual advertisements. May use interest-based targeting based on browsing behaviour.
Newsletter delivery via a third-party email service. Subscriber emails are processed securely.
Social share and embed buttons may place cookies from their respective platforms independently.
We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights and safety of The Topic Mint or its readers.
We respect your control over your personal data. Depending on your location and applicable law (including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and GDPR for EU readers), you may have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the details in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days and may need to verify your identity first.
The Topic Mint takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.
Important: While we implement strong safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive data through public channels.
The Topic Mint is a lifestyle blogging platform intended for readers aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. Upon verification, we will promptly delete such information from our systems.
For users aged 13–18, we recommend parental guidance when subscribing to our newsletter or interacting with comment sections.
Our blog posts may contain links to external websites, product pages, affiliate partners, travel booking platforms, and social media pages. These links are provided for informational and convenience purposes only.
The Topic Mint is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any external site. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before submitting personal information.
Social sharing buttons (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter/X) may load scripts from those platforms which could set their own cookies even without you clicking them.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
Your continued use of The Topic Mint after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, our team is here to help.
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We aim to respond within 2–3 business days.
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Use our contact form for general enquiries.
India — This policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of India.
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