SI Technologies Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date, e.g., October 21, 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how SI Technologies ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from users ("you" or "Data Principal") through our website (sitechnologies.in), and any other services we provide (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information through direct input from you and automatically as you use our Service.

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes data you actively submit to us:

Data Category	Examples of Data Elements Collected
Identity/Contact Data	Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account Data	Username, password (encrypted), profile information.
Financial/Transaction Data	Payment information (e.g., credit card number, bank details) processed by a third-party payment processor, purchase history.
Content/Communication Data	Messages sent to us through forms, chat, or email, reviews, and feedback.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data:

Data Category	Examples of Data Elements Collected
Usage Data	Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Service, links clicked, session duration.
Technical Data	IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, referral URL, unique device identifiers.
Location Data	General location derived from your IP address or, with your permission, precise geolocation from your mobile device.

2. How We Use Your Information (Purposes of Processing)

We process your personal data for the following specified purposes and only when we have a legal basis to do so:

Purpose of Processing	Description	Legal Basis (General Principle)
To Provide and Maintain the Service	Fulfilling our contractual obligations, managing your account, and providing customer support.	Contractual Obligation
Service Improvement	Analyzing usage trends to improve functionality, design, and new feature development.	Legitimate Interests (Improving our business)
Communication	Sending essential service updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.	Contractual Obligation / Legitimate Interests
Marketing	Sending promotional materials and offers (only with your explicit consent where required).	Consent
Security and Fraud Prevention	Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and protecting the security of our Service.	Legitimate Interests / Legal Obligation
Legal Compliance	Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, responding to government requests.	Legal Obligation

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We only share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: We will share your data when you have given us clear, specific, and informed consent to do so.
Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery). These parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, we may disclose your information to legal or regulatory authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity.
Affiliates: We may share data with our parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliates for operational and administrative purposes.

4. Data Security and Retention

Security: We implement robust technical and organizational measures (such as encryption, access controls, and regular security audits) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

5. Your Rights as a Data Principal (DPDP Act)

If your data is processed under the jurisdiction of the DPDP Act, you have the following rights:

Right	Description
Right to Access	Request a summary of your personal data being processed and the processing activities.
Right to Rectification	Direct us to correct or complete any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure/Withdrawal of Consent	Request the deletion of your personal data or revoke the consent previously given for its processing.
Right to Grievance Redressal	File a complaint regarding any act or omission related to the processing of your data.
Right to Nomination	Nominate an individual to act on your behalf to exercise your rights in case of your death or incapacity.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Policy on this page, or through other prominent means.