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Frequently Asked Questions

(And Some Infrequently Asked Ones Because We Got Bored)

The "What Even Is This?" Section

What is GossipYah and why should I care?

Oh, you know, just Gurgaon's only newsletter that actually tells you what's happening before your neighbors pretend they knew about it first. We send WhatsApp messages once a month with:

  • That new restaurant on Golf Course Road everyone's Instagramming (yes, the pasta is overpriced)
  • Which bar on MG Road is having "the event of the year" this weekend (there are 47 more this month)
  • Why Cyber City parking was even worse than usual last Tuesday
  • The real reason that place in Sector 29 suddenly closed (spoiler: it wasn't "renovations")
  • What everyone at DLF Cyber Hub is pretending not to know about

Basically, we're the friend who knows everything but won't make you buy them coffee to tell you. You're welcome.

Is this actually free or is this one of those "free" things?

Shockingly, genuinely, disturbingly free. No premium tiers. No "upgrade to see the juicy stuff." No surprise charges that appear on your credit card three months later.

Just your name and phone number, which is considerably less information than the waiter at your favorite Gurugram brunch spot already has about you.

We make no money from this. Our therapist says it's a "boundary issue."

How often will you bother me?

Once. Per. Month. That's it. Uno. Ek. One singular message before the month starts, telling you everything interesting that's about to happen in Gurgaon.

We're not your college friend who forwards 47 good morning messages. We're not that brand that emails you daily about their "flash sale" (it's been three years, when does it end?).

Think of us as that friend who only texts when they actually have something worth saying. Revolutionary, we know.

Why would I subscribe to gossip about Gurgaon?

Because you're tired of:

  • Finding out about the cool new place on Golf Course Road three weeks after it stopped being cool
  • Showing up to that "exclusive" party at Cyber City only to find out it's now open to everyone with an Instagram account
  • Your friend Priya casually mentioning that thing everyone knew about (nobody knew about it, Priya just has good sources)
  • Scrolling through 734 Instagram stories to figure out what's actually happening this weekend
  • Reading "Top 10 Things to Do in Gurgaon" articles written by someone who's clearly never been to Gurgaon

Subscribe, be that friend who knows things, collect your social clout. It's that simple.

The "Technical Stuff" (But Make It Sarcastic)

How do I sign up for this thing?

Oh boy, this is complicated. Ready?

  • Go to gossipyah.com (you might already be there, detective)
  • Type your name (yes, your real one, "Batman" won't work in our system)
  • Type your phone number (the one you actually check, not your "spam calls only" number)
  • Click the button that says "Join Now"

That's it. That's literally it. Takes 30 seconds. You've spent more time deciding which Netflix show to not watch tonight.

Why WhatsApp? What's wrong with email like a normal newsletter?

Oh, you mean email, that thing you check once every three days after ignoring 47 promotional messages? Where newsletters go to die in your "Promotions" folder alongside "50% OFF EVERYTHING" sales that happen every week?

WhatsApp because:

  • You actually open WhatsApp (you checked it twice while reading this sentence)
  • No spam filter is going to hide our gossip from you
  • Works on your phone, because you're not reading this on a desktop like it's 2009
  • You can actually see the pictures of that new place on MG Road without clicking "Display Images"

Also, everyone in Gurgaon is already on WhatsApp. We're not fighting the tide here.

What if I don't get your newsletter?

First, check if you:

  • Saved our number (we're not in your contacts as "Spam Likely"... yet)
  • Archived the chat because you were "cleaning up" WhatsApp at 2 AM
  • Actually entered your real phone number during signup (we can't text your landline, Sharon)
  • Have your WhatsApp privacy settings set to "trust no one"

Still nothing? Email us at contact@gossipyah.com and we'll figure out what went wrong. Probably our fault. Definitely our problem.

How do I unsubscribe?

Ouch. But okay, we get it. Moving to Noida? Found a better gossip source? Finally achieving that off-grid lifestyle?

  • Reply "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" to any message (we'll cry, but we'll do it)
  • Email us at contact@gossipyah.com with your number

Your data gets deleted in 30 days. No questions asked. No "are you sure?" pop-ups. No guilt trips.

We'll miss you. Your data won't know the difference.

The "What's Actually In This Thing?" Section

What kind of "gossip" are we talking about here?

Not the "your neighbor's cousin's drama" kind. More like the "things happening in Gurgaon that you'll wish you knew about earlier" kind:

  • Restaurant Intel: New places on Golf Course Road, which chef quit where, that menu item everyone's ordering
  • Nightlife Updates: New clubs on MG Road, which DJ is playing at Sector 29, why that bar is suddenly packed
  • Event Alerts: Actually cool parties at Cyber City, not those "networking events" that are just sales pitches
  • The Real Tea: Why that place suddenly closed, what's coming to that empty space, behind-the-scenes stuff
  • Social Scene Updates: What everyone at DLF Cyber Hub is talking about (or pretending not to talk about)

Think "informed insider" not "gossiping aunty." Though sometimes there's overlap.

Which parts of Gurgaon do you actually cover?

All the parts where things actually happen in Gurgaon/Gurugram:

  • The Usual Suspects: Cyber City, Golf Course Road, MG Road, Sohna Road
  • DLF Territory: All five phases (yes, even Phase 5)
  • Party Central: Sector 29 (Bar Street), Sector 32, Galleria Market
  • Mall Culture: Ambience, MGF Metropolitan, DLF Cyber Hub (it's technically a mall, fight us)
  • Up-and-Coming: New Gurgaon, Dwarka Expressway (when something actually happens there)

Plus relevant NCR stuff because Gurgaon people have cars and occasionally leave. Occasionally.

Can I send you gossip/tips?

PLEASE DO. We need material. You have the inside scoop. Let's make this relationship work.

Got news about:

  • A secret restaurant opening somewhere on Golf Course Road?
  • That exclusive party happening at Cyber City that "no one" knows about?
  • The real reason that popular place on MG Road is closing?
  • Literally anything interesting happening in Gurgaon?

Email us at contact@gossipyah.com

Your secret is safe with us. Unless it's really good gossip. Then it's going in the newsletter. That's literally the point.

The "Yes We Have to Ask About Privacy" Section

What are you doing with my data?

Literally just sending you gossip once a month. That's it. We're not:

  • Selling your number to telemarketers (we're not monsters)
  • Sharing it with "partners" (we have no partners, we're loners)
  • Building a profile to sell you targeted ads (we don't have ads, remember? Free?)
  • Training an AI on your data (okay this one's tempting but no)
  • Doing anything remotely shady (we're too lazy)

We store your name and number. That's it. On secure servers. With encryption. All the boring but important security stuff.

Full boring details in our Privacy Policy that you won't read but should.

Will you spam me?

Did you miss the part where we send ONE message per month?

Let's be crystal clear about what you're signing up for:

  • One newsletter per month about Gurgaon (the actual gossip you wanted)
  • Maybe, MAYBE a service update if something breaks (happens once a year, if that)
  • That's the list. That's the whole list.

We're not going to:

  • Send you "special offers" from our "partners" (again, no partners)
  • Wish you happy birthday (we don't even know when it is)
  • Forward motivational quotes (we're not your uncle)
  • Call you about "exciting opportunities" (nope)

We built this to provide value, not annoyance. If we wanted to annoy people, we'd just post on LinkedIn.

Still Reading? Impressive.

Most people tapped out around the third sarcastic remark. Since you made it this far, you clearly appreciate quality content. Or you're procrastinating. Either way, might as well subscribe.

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