PRIVACY POLICY
LAST UPDATED: Friday, January 16, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND USE OF NETLIFY SERVICES
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DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND USE OF LINKEDIN
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THE LEGITIMATE INTERESTS PURSUED BY THE CONTROLLER OR BY A THIRD PARTY
1 INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy regulates the use and access of https://www.amitsondhi.in, and any and all media forms, media channels, or mobile websites related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively the “Platform”).
The Platform is owned by Amit Sondhi (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”, “Service Provider”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), with office and contact details as described in Section 15 of this Privacy Policy.
Data protection is a high priority for the Service Provider. The use of the Platform of the Service Provider is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject (as defined in Section 2) wants to use specific services via our Platform, or any additional services that may be provided in future, processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary, and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the Service Provider. Utilizing this data protection declaration, we would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed through this data protection declaration of the rights to which they are entitled.
This Privacy Policy forms a part of the overall terms and conditions for users of this Platform and its Services, and is to be read in conjunction with our
2 DEFINITIONS
This Privacy Policy utilizes terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The following is a set of definitions for such terminology along with suitable clarifications, to facilitate understanding of this document:
A. Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
B. Data subject
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing. In the context of these terms, Data subject typically means the user of the website, that is, you. However, it may also include any other individuals about whom you provide personal data to us. If you provide personal information about someone else (e.g., a friend or family member), please ensure you have that person’s consent to share their data with us. By submitting data on the Platform, you confirm that you are lawfully authorized to do so.
C. Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
D. Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
E. Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.
F. Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
G. Data Controller or Controller or Controller responsible for the processing
Data Controller, or Controller, or Controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law. In the context of these terms, data controller is the Platform Owner (“us”, “we”).
H. Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller. In our case, processors are typically trusted service providers who process data on our behalf, and are thus different from “data controller”.
I. Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.
J. Third-party
Third-party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
K. Consent
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
3 COLLECTION OF PERSONAL AND GENERAL DATA AND INFORMATION
Personal Information: The Platform of The Service Provider collects information when you call up the Platform, which may include the following personal information:
● Email ID
This information is collected when you voluntarily provide this information by entering and submitting it via a form, or by participating in activities pertaining to the Services, or when you otherwise contact us.
Sensitive Information: The Platform does not collect or process any information such as your religious beliefs, race, sexual orientation, political affiliations, etc. that may be considered "sensitive" or "special" in certain jurisdictions.
Other Information: The Platform uses Netlify as a hosting provider, which collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the Platform, and stores it in its server logs. This information helps in correct and efficient access to the Platform and its Services, and includes, but is not limited to, the date and time of access to the Platform, Internet protocol address (IP address) of the data subject or calling system, the website from which an accessing system reaches our Platform (so-called referrers), etc. For a complete list the type of information collected by Netlify and about our use of Netlify as a hosting provider, please see Section 4: DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND USE OF NETLIFY SERVICES of this privacy policy.
Please note that from the range of information described in the above paragraphs of this section, the actual information that the Platform collects may depend on factors such as your interactions with the Platform, use of specific features or services, and other contextual factors.
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
When using these general data and information, The Service Provider does not draw any conclusions about the data subject, that is, this general data and information is not used for profiling. Rather, this information is needed (1) to deliver the content of our Platform correctly, (2) as necessary for the basic functionality of the Platform and to ensure the long-term viability of the information technology systems and website technology that we utilize, (3) to respond to user inquiries and user interest in who we are and what we do (4) to deliver services correctly and efficiently and to facilitate delivery of services, (5) to request feedback (6) for exploring business prospects, for noting user interests, requirements, and priorities, and for recording, managing and fulfilling orders, (7) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for investigations and prosecution in case of cyber-attacks or other breach of law, (8) to protect our services, including for enforcing security and preventing fraud, (9) to send you information about our products or services including products or services that we think may be of interest to you, (10) to send you administrative information such as procedural notifications, updates to any of our policies or terms, transaction updates, etc.
4 DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND USE OF NETLIFY AS THE HOSTING PROVIDER
The hosting service provider for this Platform is Netlify, 44 Montgomery St STE 300, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States (hereinafter referred to as Netlify). Netlify is a cloud computing platform that provides various services, including web hosting, continuous deployment, and serverless functions. Netlify acts as the Processor of data for any personal data collected through this Platform including via form submissions.
When you call up one of our web pages, your browser establishes a connection to a server of Netlify. This server stores some information about the connection in a so-called log file. We do not have access to these log files.
As a visitor to this platform, Netlify collects the following technically necessary personal data about you and your visit:
● Date/time of the request
● Your IP address
● The amount of data transmitted
● The HTTP status
● The referrer URL
In addition, if you choose to enter your email ID or any other information including personal information via one of the forms on the websites, that information will be processed by Netlify and stored on Netlify's servers.
Netlify's primary infrastructure is located in the United States of America, and by using our website, you acknowledge that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the USA. Netlify ensures compliance with data protection regulations through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Should you choose to visit any page on Netlify's website (for example, by clicking any of the links on this Platform to Netlify and its Privacy Policy), or to directly use their services, Netlify will collect personal information from and about you. Please note that Netlify's access to and use of your personal data is governed by their own Privacy Policy, and is not controlled by us; further, their treatment of your personal data may differ from ours, for example, in their use of tracking technologies such as third-party cookies on their websites. With this understanding, to read Netlify's complete and most current Privacy Policy, you may visit this page: Netlify's Privacy Policy
5 DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND USE OF LINKEDIN
The controller has integrated links to a page or pages within the website of the LinkedIn Corporation on this Platform. LinkedIn is a web-based social network that enables users with existing business contacts to connect and make new business contacts.
The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, UNITED STATES. For privacy matters outside of the UNITED STATES, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.
Should you choose to visit any page on the LinkedIn website (for example, by clicking any of the links on this platform to the owner's profile on LinkedIn), or to directly use their services, LinkedIn will collect personal information from and about you. Please note that LinkedIn's access to and use of your personal data is governed by their own Privacy Policy, and is not controlled by us; further, their treatment of your personal data may differ from ours, for example, in their use of tracking technologies such as third-party cookies on their websites.
With this understanding, to read LinkedIn's Privacy Policy, you may visit this page: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
6 CONTACT POSSIBILITY VIA THE PLATFORM
The Platform of The Service Provider contains information that enables quick electronic contact with us, including via email. If a data subject contacts the controller by email or communicates by submitting a message via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject in any such email or contact form inputs are automatically stored. Such personal data are transmitted on a purely voluntary basis by the data subject to the data controller, and the data controller may use them for processing and for contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to unauthorized third parties.
Information for contacting the Service Provider, including for the purpose of sharing questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy is given in Section 15 of this document.
7 CCPA PROVISO
The California Code of Regulations defines a "resident" as:
5.1 every individual who is in the State of California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and
5.2 every individual who is domiciled in the State of California who is outside the State of California for a temporary or transitory purpose
All other individuals are defined as "non-residents."
If this definition of "resident" applies to you, certain rights and obligations apply regarding your personal information.
if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights specifically under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
Right to Know. You have the right to know and see what data we have collected about you over the past 12 months, including:
(1) The categories of personal information we have collected about you;
(2) The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected;
(3) The business or commercial purpose for collecting your personal information;
(4) The categories of third parties with whom we have shared your personal information; and
(5) The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete. You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you (and direct our service providers to do the same).
If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with the Platform, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Platform. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below, and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Platform, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g. backups, etc.).
Other Rights. California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided in this document.
Certain information may be exempt from such requests under applicable law. For example, we need certain types of information so that we can provide the Platform to you. If you ask us to delete it, you may no longer be able to access or use the Platform.
To exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, please contact us by sending us an e-mail at info@amitsondhi.in. Please provide your full name and e-mail address so that we may respond to your request as quickly as possible. You may be required to verify your identity before we fulfil your request. To do so, you will need to provide us with certain account information, such as your full name and email address. You can also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. To do so, you must provide us with written authorization for the agent to act on your behalf. You will still need to verify your identity directly with us.
8 SECURITY
This Platform ensures that data is encrypted when leaving the Platform. This process involves the converting of information or data into a code to prevent unauthorised access. This Platform follows this process and employs secure methods to ensure the protection of data. Encryption methods such as SSL are utilised to protect user data when in transit to and from this Platform over a secure communications channel.
Whilst we do everything within our power to ensure that personal data is protected at all times from our Platform, we cannot guarantee the security and integrity of the information that has been transmitted to our Platform.
9 ROUTINE ERASURE AND BLOCKING OF PERSONAL DATA
The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
10 RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
A. Right of confirmation
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact us or another employee of the controller.
B. Right of access
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller free information about his or her personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations grant the data subject access to the following information: the purposes of the processing; the categories of personal data concerned; the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations; where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period; the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing; the existence of the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority; where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source; the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to obtain information as to whether personal data are transferred to a third country or an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of access, he or she may at any time contact our us or another employee of the controller.
C. Right to rectification
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact us or another employee of the controller.
D. Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:
● The personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
● The data subject withdraws consent to which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
● The data subject objects to the processing in accordance with Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
● The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
● The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
● The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.
● If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by The Service Provider, he or she may at any time contact our us. The Service Provider or another employee shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. The Service Provider or another employee will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.
E. Right of restriction of processing
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or Defense of legal claims.
The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the conditions as mentioned above is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by The Service Provider, he or she may at any time contact us or another employee of the controller. The Service Provider or another employee will arrange the restriction of the processing.
F. Right to data portability
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. He or she shall have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided. As long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact The Service Provider.
G. Right to object
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The Service Provider shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or Defense of legal claims.
If The Service Provider processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to The Service Provider to the processing for direct marketing purposes, The Service Provider will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by The Service Provider for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact The Service Provider or another employee. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
H. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, as long as the decision (1) is not is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, The Service Provider shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, he or she may at any time directly contact The Service Provider or another employee of the controller.
I. Right to withdraw data protection consent
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw his or her consent to the processing of his or her personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may at any time directly contact The Service Provider for this purpose.
11 LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING
Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example, in the case of inquiries concerning our services. If we are subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
12 THE LEGITIMATE INTERESTS PURSUED BY THE CONTROLLER OR BY A THIRD PARTY
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to carry out our business.
13 PERIOD FOR WHICH THE PERSONAL DATA WILL BE STORED
The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfilment of the contract or the initiation of a contract. If the data subject requests for termination of their contract, the personal data shall be retained for a period of 1 year from date of termination, unless the data subject requests immediate deletion of personal data and such deletion is necessary under applicable regulations, in which case the personal data shall be deleted immediately.
14 PROVISION OF PERSONAL DATA AS STATUTORY OR CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT; REQUIREMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT; OBLIGATION OF THE DATA SUBJECT TO PROVIDE THE PERSONAL DATA; POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUCH DATA
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations), and can also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when we sign a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
15 CONTACT
You may get in touch with us (the “Service Provider”) through our Platform or at the address given below:
Amit Sondhi
WeWork, 10th Floor, RMZ Latitude Commercial, No. 69/458/69
Bellary Road, Hebbal
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560024
India
Email: info@amitsondhi.in