TERMS AND POLICIES
Privacy Policy, Terms of Use & Contact
1. About The Good City
Welcome to The Good City.
We believe trust is earned. This page explains how we collect and use information, the terms that apply when you use our website, and how you can contact us.
Who We Are
The Good City is an independent editorial publication owned and operated by Raintree Media Private Limited.
We publish interviews, conversations and features exploring business, innovation, entrepreneurship, cities, culture, health, sport and the people building a better future.
Our stories are designed to inform, inspire and celebrate ideas.
Registered Office
Raintree Media Private Limited
CIN: U51396KA2004PTC033191
Rainmakers Workspace
Office 213, Second Floor, #18 Ramanashree Arcade ,MG Road Bengaluru 560001
Privacy
We respect your privacy.
Most visitors can enjoy The Good City without creating an account or providing personal information.
If you choose to subscribe, contact us or participate in our community, we may collect information necessary to provide those services responsibly.
Information we may collect
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Subscription preferences
- Messages sent through our contact forms
- Device and browser information
- Anonymous website analytics
- Payment references where applicable
We do not store your payment card details.
Payments are securely handled by trusted third-party payment providers.
How we use your information
Your information helps us to:
- respond to enquiries
- manage subscriptions
- send newsletters you’ve chosen to receive
- improve the website
- understand readership trends
- prevent misuse of our services
- comply with legal obligations
We never sell your personal information.
Cookies
Like most websites, we use cookies to improve your experience.
These help us remember preferences, understand how readers use the website and improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Sharing information
We only share information where necessary to operate our services.
This may include trusted providers who help us with hosting, analytics, email delivery and payment processing.
Where required by law, information may also be disclosed to regulatory or law enforcement authorities.
Your rights
Where applicable under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may request to:
- access your information
- correct inaccurate information
- withdraw consent
- request deletion where legally permitted
- raise a privacy concern
Please contact us using the details below.
Children’s privacy
The Good City is intended for a general audience.
Interactive services, subscriptions and accounts are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older, or those using the service with appropriate parental or guardian consent.
Keeping information secure
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information.
Although no online service can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to keep your data safe.
Terms of Use
By accessing The Good City, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Editorial content
The Good City is an independent editorial publication.
Our articles, interviews and features are published for informational, educational and entertainment purposes.
Nothing published on this website should be considered legal, medical, financial or investment advice.
Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all articles, photographs, videos, illustrations, graphics, branding and design published on The Good City are owned by or licensed to Raintree Media Private Limited.
You’re welcome to share links to our stories.
If you would like to reproduce or republish our work, please contact us for written permission.
Contributors
Guest writers, interviewees and contributors express their own opinions.
Publication on The Good City does not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.
Sponsored or commercial partnerships will always be clearly identified.
Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- misuse the website
- interfere with its operation
- upload malicious software
- impersonate another person
- copy or scrape our content without permission
- use the website for unlawful purposes
We reserve the right to suspend access where these Terms are breached.
Disclaimer
While we take care to ensure our content is accurate and thoughtfully produced, we cannot guarantee that every article is complete, current or free from error.
You use this website at your own discretion.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted under Indian law, Raintree Media Private Limited shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of this website.
Nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot legally be excluded.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Editorial Standards
At The Good City, we believe journalism and storytelling should contribute positively to society.
We strive to publish thoughtful, well-researched and accurate conversations that showcase ideas, innovation, leadership and the people shaping our communities.
Where content is sponsored or created in partnership with an organisation, it will always be clearly disclosed.
Copyright
© 2026 The Good City. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise stated, no article, photograph, illustration, video or graphic may be reproduced, republished or distributed without prior written permission from Raintree Media Private Limited.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you.
Editorial, Partnerships & General Enquiries
📞 +91 98869 39010
Grievance Officer
In accordance with applicable Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (where applicable), users may contact:
The Editor
The Good City
Email: hello@thegoodcity.in
Telephone: +91 98869 39010
We aim to acknowledge complaints within 48 hours and resolve them within 30 days wherever reasonably possible.