Please review this Privacy Statement ("Privacy Statement" or "Policy"), which applies to Encodebyte.
Please note that Encodebyte and Encodebyte (hereinafter, "Encodebyte," "our," "us," or "ours") when you access our online store, marketplace, value-added services, Our technology tools include an educational platform, an aggregation of payments, and a variety of other services (collectively, "Services"), including our website and mobile applications, you are encouraged to be aware of our practices regarding the storage, use, processing, and disclosure of personal information that you have chosen to share (collectively, "Platform").
You can trust Encodebyte to protect your personal information. Please read the following Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data. This Policy applies to all personal data we collect about or from you.
We collect, store, use, and disclose your data through our Services. You agree to us collecting, storing, using, and disclosing your personal data. All of our services are subject to this Policy.
Your first and last names, usernames, business title, passwords, purchases and sales you make through our Services, feedback, survey results, etc. This information may include your email address, telephone number, delivery address, billing address, business address, or social media information.
We may collect underwriting data when you elect to utilize specific Services features. For example, a passport, an Aadhaar card, an election commission identification card, the number on a driver's license, an account number, a current bank statement, or any other document recognized by any government body or authority as proof of identity and/or address. Transaction data, including payments to and from you. Financial products you have used, bank account details, payment methods, cardholder information, UPI details, VPA details, etc.;
We may collect information about your preferences for receiving marketing from third parties and us and your communication preferences. For various reasons, aggregated data is collected, used, and shared. Even though aggregate data is created by combining your personal data with other data, it is not protected under applicable laws as personal data. Your usage information may be combined with other information to determine the percentage of users using a particular Service feature. Our Policy applies to aggregated data if we combine it with or link it with your personal data in order to identify you directly or indirectly.
We may not be able to fulfill our obligations under the agreement we have with you or that we are trying to enter into with you if we fail to collect and provide us with personal data as and when we request it, based on the law, an authority, or the terms of our agreement with you. In this event, the Services may be rescinded or restricted.
Data is collected and processed in a variety of ways.
The information we collect about you and your device: When you visit our Platform or use our Services, we will automatically collect your personal data, such as device information and usage information. It was discovered that you were using cookies and similar tools.
By providing us with your details and personal information, you attest that they are accurate, truthful, and complete. You are completely responsible for any inaccurate or fraudulent information or personal data you may provide. When using the Services, you can review the details and personal data you submitted and, where possible, amend or modify them.
We will never use your personal information for illegal purposes. When we must comply with a legal or contractual obligation, we often use your personal information to provide services. We can share your personal information with third parties if you give it to us. We, our associate partners, and affiliates may contact you via phone, email, or other means if you use our Services.
Our services may gather, compile, and share information about you that you provide to us (including, but not limited to, via the Services or otherwise) to provide the Services to you, including, but not limited to, personal correspondence like emails, instructions from you, etc. You permit this action. Among those who may fall into this category are consultants, attorneys, auditors, and data analytics providers. It might also get shared with our parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
You understand and accept that we may share data without your permission when forced to do so by law, a court, government authorities (such as the police or regulatory bodies like RBI or SEBI), banks, payment gateways, or programs (such as Visa, Mastercard, NPCI, etc.). These disclosures are given in good faith and with the belief that they are reasonably required to uphold the terms of the Terms, this Policy, and to the extent permitted by law.
We may send you electronic notifications and messages regarding registration on our Platform, conditions related to the delivery of services, and advertisements. We may also send you marketing emails and other forms of correspondence. You will receive updates about the newest Services developments through such correspondence. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list anytime by using the unsubscribe option we provide.
All applicable laws apply to the transfer and storage of data. As permitted by law, we may transfer and retain the information and personal data you provide in nations outside India. This may happen if one of our servers or service providers is occasionally located outside of India. In addition to sharing information with organizations in India, we may also share information with organizations in other countries as long as we follow the other provisions of this Policy. These companies may be subject to the data protection legislation of various nations.
If you use the Services outside of India, your information may be transmitted, according to applicable laws, to a country outside of India. The use of your information and personal data outside India, as described above, implies your consent to its transmission, storage, and processing.
We occasionally connect to the websites of our partner networks, advertisers, and affiliates that offer services ("Third Party Services"). Third-Party Services may be accessed through our Services and may have their own privacy policies. With respect to practices or privacy information gathered by Third Party Services, we are not responsible or liable. You should review their privacy policies before providing personal information to such websites or using their services.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your smartphone or computer's hard drive that allows a website or service provider to identify your browser and store information about you.
We use cookies to track and remember your preferences for future visits, track adverts, and gather aggregate site traffic and activity statistics. Cookies enable sessions. In order to better understand our site users, we might get in touch with third-party service providers. These service providers may only use the information gathered on our behalf to operate and enhance our business.
Third parties may also insert cookies or similar technologies on specific Services pages. Third parties use cookies without our control. Please do not hesitate to contact us personally by email or letter, as well as other users and third parties, regarding your use of the services.
We have also implemented industry-standard processes and procedures to ensure our employees only access sensitive data necessary for daily operations. All of our personnel who have access to user data are bound by internal privacy policies and external contractual obligations related to the confidentiality of personal information. Furthermore, any employee found not in compliance with these rules will face disciplinary action, up to termination or even legal prosecution if deemed appropriate.
To further protect your personal information, any acquired third-party software used within the Services must meet or exceed all four phases of security implementation standards (Recognize, Prevent Attack/Threats, Detect Abuse of Access and React). As a result, we review multiple applications before including them as part of the service platform, enabling individuals greater confidence in knowing their confidential private data remains secure in transit and storage. We will comply with all requirements outlined under the RBI's guidelines, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its regulations.
If applicable law permits, we will keep and maintain your data as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected.
When we merge, acquire another company, sell all or a portion of our assets, or sell our company, your personal information can be one of the assets transferred.
Our Policy is subject to ongoing review, and we reserve the right to make changes as necessary. If this Policy's terms change, we'll post the updated information here and, as necessary, email you to let you know. Please review this Policy regularly.
Please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We are happy to answer your questions regarding this Policy or to update or change your personal information if necessary.