Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes Index Studio Private Limited (herein after referred to as the “Company”) policies and procedures on the collection and use and disclosure of the information provided by the users and visitors of the Website (hereinafter referred to as the “Users”). The Company shall not use the User’s information in any manner except as provided under this Privacy Policy. Every User who accesses the Website agrees to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Why this Privacy Policy?

This privacy policy is published in compliance of:

Section 43 A of The Information Technology Act, 2000
Regulation 4 Of The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices And Procedures And Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011 (The “SPI Rules”) And
Regulation 3(1) Of The Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

What is Personal Information?

“Personal information” is defined under the SPI Rules to mean any information that relates to a natural person, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information which is likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such a natural person. Information that is freely available in the public domain or accessible under the Right to Information Act, 2005 or any other law will not be regarded as sensitive personal data or information. The SPI rules further define “sensitive personal data or information” of a person to mean personal information about that person relating to:

Financial Information Such As Bank Accounts, Credit and Debit Card Details Or Other Payment Instrument Details
Physical, Physiological and Mental Health Condition
Sexual Orientation
Medical Records and History
Biometric Information
Any Detail Relating To The Above Clauses As Provided To Body Corporate Under Lawful Contract Or Otherwise
Any Of The Information As Provided At The Time Of Registration Or Thereafter

Information We Collect

We collect information through our Website to provide better services & results to our users. Information is collected by the details provided by User and the data collected by the usage of the services. Details provided by Users may include Personal Information like name, address (residential or email), contact number, and other such data which is required for the efficient use of the services provided by the Company. In general, the user can browse the Website without telling us who they are or revealing any Personal Information. Although once Personal Information is provided, the identity of the User is not anonymous anymore. Where possible, we indicate which fields are required and which fields are optional. Our Users always have the option of not providing information by choosing not to use a particular service or feature. Other Information collected includes device information and log information while using the services by the users. This shall include the hardware model, operating system, unique identification number associated with the device etc.

Usage of the collected Information

The Information collected is constantly used to provide personally relevant features and improve the services for our Users. With such pool of information, it is easier for us to understand the current trends in the market, according to which we cater our services. Such information helps us to come with content that provides a better User experience, thereby creating better satisfaction and increasing the user base of our Marketplace. Any information is asked before such information than it is asked for purposes than those set out in this Policy. Although the information which is shared by the users in open forums should not be considered as making private information public.

Sharing of Personal Information

Disclosure may be necessary to provide Users access to our Services, to comply with our legal obligations, to enforce our User Agreement, to prevent, detect, mitigate, and investigate fraudulent or illegal activities related to our Services. Such Personal Information, when shared with third parties, shall be subject to strict confidentiality agreements. We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith and belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process. We may disclose Personal Information to law enforcement offices, third party rights owners, or others in the good faith and belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to enforce our Terms or Privacy Policy; respond to claims that an advertisement, posting or other content violates the rights of a third party; or protect the rights, property or personal safety of our Users or the general public. We and our affiliates will share / sell some or all of your personal information with another business entity should we (or our assets) plan to merge with, or be acquired by that business entity, or re-organization, amalgamation, restructuring of business. Should such a transaction occur that other business entity (or the new combined entity) will be required to follow this privacy policy with respect to your Personal Information.

Securing Information

In order to secure the information provided to us by our users, we review the processing and storage practices along with the information collected to guard against unauthorized access into the data collected in our systems. Furthermore, user information is limited protected by subjecting our Employees and Agents who process such information to strict confidentiality agreements, where if they fail to comply with it, such non compliance shall lead to heavy penalties or legal proceedings, depending upon the gravity of the situation.

External Links

Although this website only looks to include quality, safe and relevant external links, if required. However, Users are advised to adopt a policy of caution before clicking any external web links mentioned throughout this website. (External links are clickable text / banner / image links, etc.) The owners of this website cannot guarantee or verify the contents of any externally linked website despite their best efforts. Users should therefore note they click on external links at their own risk and this website and its owners cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any external links mentioned.

Social Media Platforms

This website may use social sharing buttons which help share web content directly from web pages to the social media platform of users choosing. Users are advised before using such social sharing buttons that they do so at their own discretion and note that the social media platform may track and save your request to share a web page respectively through your social media platform account. This website and its owners through their social media platform accounts may share web links to relevant web pages. By default, some social media platforms shorten lengthy URLs. Users are advised to exercise caution and good judgment before clicking any shortened URLs published on social media platforms by this website and its owners. Despite the best efforts to ensure only genuine URLs are published, many social media platforms are prone to spam and therefore this website and its owners cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any shortened links.

Use of Cookies

Likewise all professional websites, this website uses cookies to better the users experience while visiting the website. Where applicable this website uses a cookie control system allowing the user on their first visit to the website to allow or disallow the use of cookies on their computer / device. Cookies are small files saved to the user’s computers hard drive that track, save and store information about the user’s interactions and usage of the website. This allows the website, through its server to provide the users with a tailored experience within this website. Users are advised that if they wish to deny the use and saving of cookies from this website on to their computers hard drive they should take necessary steps within their web browsers security settings to block all cookies from this website and its external serving vendors.

Consent

By using this Website and by providing personal information, the User consents to the collection and use of the information disclosed by them in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including but not limited to their consent for sharing their information as per this privacy policy. Our Website offers publicly accessible blogs or community forums. You should be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them. This document is an electronic record in terms of existing and applicable Information Technology laws and the amended provisions thereto pertaining to electronic records in various allied statutes, as amended pursuant to the Information Technology Laws. This electronic record has been generated by a computer system and does not require any authentication. From time to time, the Company may change this internet privacy policy. The effective date of this policy, as stated below, indicates the last time this policy was revised or materially changed. Checking the effective date below allows you to determine whether there have been changes since the last time you reviewed the policy. Effective date of this policy:

Effective date of this policy: 1 September 2025