Last Updated: 26/06/2026
1. Introduction
This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. It applies to everyone who visits theblogrelay.com, subscribes to the newsletter, downloads or purchases our products or assessments, or contacts us directly.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
TheBlogRelay is a personal growth platform owned and operated as a sole proprietorship by Surbhi Mahnot, based in India.
Website: theblogrelay.com
Contact: [email protected]
When this policy says “we,” “us,” or “our” (either capitalized or not), it means TheBlogRelay.
3. What Information We Collect
A. Information You Share
- Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this to send you our newsletter. This data is stored and managed through Mailchimp. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
- Contact Form: When you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you submit. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add contact form submissions to our mailing list without your explicit consent.
- Assessments and Quizzes: When you complete a self-assessment or quiz on this site, your answers are processed entirely within your browser session. We do not store, record, or transmit your answers or results to any server.
- Comments: When you leave a comment on an article or post, we collect your name, email address, and comment content. Your name and comment are displayed publicly on the site. Your email address is used only for spam detection and is never displayed publicly or shared for marketing purposes.
B. Information We Collect
Generally used: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and general location (such as country or region).
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the site — which pages are visited, how long they stay, and where traffic comes from. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com.
- YouTube Embeds: Some pages on this site include embedded YouTube videos. When you interact with a YouTube embed, YouTube may collect data about you in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We have no control over this data collection.
- Social Media Share Buttons: This site includes social media share buttons. These buttons may collect your IP address and set cookies to enable the sharing functionality. The privacy policies of the respective platforms govern their use.
- Gravatar: An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you have a profile picture associated with your account. If you do, it will be displayed alongside your comment. Gravatar is operated by Automattic.
C. What We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect payment card details — all transactions are handled entirely by Gumroad and BuyMeACoffee, and we never receive or store your financial information.
- We do not collect or store your answers to any self-assessment or quiz on the site — these are processed entirely within your browser session, and nothing is transmitted to our servers.
- We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, religious beliefs, or political views.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect only for the specific purposes it was collected for and nothing else.
Your email address from newsletter signup is used to send you our newsletter — currently twice a month — and an automated welcome email when you first subscribe. It is not used for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
Your name, email, and message from the contact form are used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your consent, and we do not use this data for marketing.
Your name and comment content are used to display your comment publicly on the site. Your email address associated with a comment is used only for spam detection and to match a Gravatar profile picture if you use that service. It is never displayed publicly.
Your purchase confirmation email is used solely to fulfill your order and provide support if needed.
Device and usage data collected automatically is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its content and structure. This data is aggregated, and we do not use it to identify individual visitors.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the site. Google uses cookies and browsing data to serve ads relevant to your interests. This is how TheBlogRelay generates advertising revenue to support free content on the site.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal data with any third party for their own marketing purposes. We do not use your data to make automated decisions about you. We do not build individual profiles for advertising purposes beyond what Google AdSense does as described above.
5. Cookies
We use cookies on this site. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
You will be shown a cookie consent banner when you first visit the site. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Full details of every cookie we use, its purpose, and duration are in our separate Cookie Policy.
6. Third Party Services
We share data with trusted third-party service providers only where necessary to operate the site and deliver our services. The following providers directly process personal data you provide to us, or that is collected through your use of the site:
- Mailchimp — email newsletter delivery
- Google — site analytics via Google Analytics, advertising via Google AdSense, and video embeds via YouTube. Google’s privacy policy governs all data processed across its services.
- BuyMeACoffee — product sales and support
- Cloudflare – security, performance, and spam prevention
We also work with providers in the following categories who may process data incidentally as part of site infrastructure and operations:
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
- Security and performance services
- SEO and site optimization tools
- Comment and content management services
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party service. Each provider is subject to their own privacy policy, which governs how they collect, uses, and protects data on their platform. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include secure HTTPS connections throughout the site, limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis, regular reviews of data-handling practices, and the use of reputable third-party services with their own security standards.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have concerns about the security of your data, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe, after which Mailchimp removes you from active lists, and you will no longer receive emails from us.
- Contact form messages are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted.
- Comment data is retained indefinitely as it forms part of the public record of the site, unless you request its removal.
- Analytics data is retained for 14 months in line with Google Analytics default settings.
- Purchase records are retained by Gumroad and BuyMeACoffee in accordance with their own policies.
9. Data Transfers
TheBlogRelay is based in India. Several third-party services we use, including but not limited to Mailchimp, Google, BuyMeACoffee, and Cloudflare, store and process data outside India, including in the United States and the European Union. These transfers are subject to the data protection policies of those respective services and applicable international data transfer frameworks.
10. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
All users:
- Know what data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request the deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
EU/EEA users (GDPR):
All of the above, plus:
- The right to data portability.
- The right to restrict processing.
- The right to object to processing.
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California users (CCPA):
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
- Opt out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell personal information.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
Indian users (DPDP Act 2023):
- The right to access information about your personal data.
- The right to correction and erasure.
- The right to grievance redressal.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
11. Legal Basis For Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases, depending on the nature of the interaction and your location:
- Consent — newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies, and advertising personalization. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests — responding to contact form inquiries, spam prevention, site security, and analytics used to improve site content and performance.
- Contract — processing related to product purchases, handled by Gumroad and BuyMeACoffee under their own terms.
- Legal obligation — where we are required to retain or process data to comply with applicable law.
You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
12. Children’s Privacy
TheBlogRelay is intended for adults, particularly working professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data through this site, please contact us at [email protected], and we will delete it promptly
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or newsletter where appropriate.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 applicable in India, the name and contact details of the grievance officer are provided below.
Name: Surbhi Mahnot
Designation: Owner, TheBlogRelay
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
We will acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and resolve them within 30 days of receipt.
15. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, requests, corrections, or complaints, please contact us.
TheBlogRelay
Surbhi Mahnot
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India