Privacy Policy

Website: healthclub.org.in ("Neels' Health Club," "the Blog," "we," "us," "our") Last updated: 26/july/2026

Neelakanta, the author of Neels' Health Club, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal data you share while visiting this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used and protected, and what rights you have, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and its rules, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Who We Are

Neels' Health Club is a personal blog operated by Neelakanta, sharing personal experiences and general information related to lifestyle, wellness, fitness, and health. For the purposes of the DPDP Act, Neelakanta is the Data Fiduciary responsible for personal data processed through this website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

  • We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, or that is automatically generated through your use of the website. This may include:
  • Name and email address, when you subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or use a contact form.
  • Any message content you submit through a comment box or contact form.
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Information you voluntarily share in blog comments, which may be visible publicly. Please do not share sensitive personal or medical information in public comments.

We do not knowingly collect any sensitive personal data, such as health records or medical history, about you. Any health or wellness information on this Blog is Neelakanta's own personal content, not information collected about you.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data we collect only for the purposes for which it was provided, including to:

  • respond to your comments, questions, or contact form submissions;
  • send newsletters or blog updates, if you have subscribed;
  • understand how visitors use the website, so we can improve content and user experience;
  • maintain the security and proper functioning of the website;
  • comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis and Consent

We process your personal data on the basis of your clear and specific consent, given at the point of collection (for example, by submitting a form or subscribing to updates). You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 11, though this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies, including those set by Blogger/Google and by embedded content or analytics tools, to:

  • remember your preferences;
  • understand aggregate visitor behaviour and traffic patterns;
  • support essential website functionality.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

6. Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Google platform and may use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:

  • Google Fonts and Google-hosted content delivery networks, for loading fonts and site assets.
  • Font Awesome / Cloudflare CDN, for icons and stylesheets.
  • Unsplash, for stock imagery used on the website.
  • Google Analytics or similar analytics tools, if enabled, to understand website traffic.
  • Embedded third-party content, such as YouTube videos, social media posts, or maps, where applicable.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties, as we do not control how they collect or process data.

Where the Blog includes affiliate links or sponsored content, this is separately disclosed on the relevant page. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website you access through links on this Blog.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data collected through this website against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data submitted through this website (for example, via comment forms or newsletter sign-ups) is generally stored and processed through Google's Blogger and associated Google services, and may be transferred to and processed in locations outside India in accordance with Google's own data processing practices.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Blog comments, once published, may remain publicly visible on the website unless you request their removal.

9. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act

As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:

  • be informed about what personal data we collect and how it is processed;
  • access the personal data we hold about you;
  • request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
  • request erasure of your personal data, where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected;
  • withdraw your consent at any time;
  • nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity;
  • file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. Grievance Officer and Contact Us

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Grievance Officer for this website is:

  • Grievance Officer: Neelakanta
  • Email: healthclubyoga[at]gmail[dot]com
  • Contact Us

We will acknowledge and address privacy-related requests within a reasonable time.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the website, or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.