Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Welcome to The Rightway (the “Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your data when you visit or interact with our website www.therightway.live or any of our related digital properties.

By using The Rightway’s website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Privacy Policy - the basics

The Rightway is an independent cinematic magazine dedicated to film, culture, and storytelling.
Our mission is to create a platform for readers, creators, and cinephiles worldwide.

If you have any privacy concerns, you may contact us at:
📩 Email: privacy@therightway.live
📍 Registered Office: 135 W 52nd Street New York, NY 10019

We collect information to deliver a seamless and personalized experience. The data we collect falls into three categories:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you subscribe, comment, or register.
Contact Details: When you subscribe to newsletters, submit inquiries, or participate in surveys or contests.
Payment Information: If you make a purchase or subscribe to premium access (handled securely by third-party payment processors such as Razorpay, Stripe, or PayPal — The Rightway does not store card details).
Content Submissions: Any material (articles, comments, photos, or videos) you voluntarily submit to the site.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring/exit pages, and other analytics data.
Device Data: IP address, browser type, device model, and operating system.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to improve performance and personalize your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited user data from:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
Advertising partners or social media integrations

We process your data only for legitimate purposes, such as:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website
To personalize your reading and content recommendations
To communicate updates, newsletters, or offers (only with your consent)
To manage your account or subscriptions
To analyze traffic and reader engagement
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

We never sell your personal information.

What to include in the Privacy Policy

Legal Basis for Processing (For EU/EEA Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal grounds for processing include:

Consent — for newsletters, cookies, and promotional content.
Contractual necessity — to deliver subscribed services.
Legitimate interest — for analytics, research, and improving site functionality.
Legal obligation — for data retention or compliance requests.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using encrypted databases and cloud infrastructure compliant with international data protection standards (including ISO 27001).
We implement:

SSL encryption across all pages
Access controls and limited employee access
Regular security audits and backups

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is completely secure. You share information at your own risk.

How Long We Retain Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for:

Account data: until deletion request
Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: anonymized after 26 months
Legal/compliance data: retained as required by law

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
Erasure: Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”).
Data Portability: Request a transferable version of your data.
Restriction/Objection: Limit or object to data processing.
Withdraw Consent: Opt out of communications anytime.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@therightway.live with the subject “Data Request”.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

Site functionality
Analytics (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
Personalization and advertising

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain features may not function as intended.

Third-Party Services

We integrate services that may process your data independently:

Google Analytics (Site analytics)
Mailchimp (Newsletter management)
Razorpay / Stripe (Payment processing)
Wix / Squarespace / CMS provider (Hosting and site infrastructure)
Social Media Platforms (For content sharing)

Please review their respective privacy policies for more details.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing The Rightway from outside India, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where privacy laws may differ. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.

Children’s Privacy

The Rightway is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with information, please contact us for prompt removal.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date at the top.

Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 privacy@therightway.live
📍 The Rightway Magazine — 135 W 52nd Street NY 10019

We aim to respond within 7 working days.