Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15-Jan-2016
EquityResearchIndia.com (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) (“DPDP Act”).
By accessing or using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and subscribers of EquityResearchIndia.com and covers personal data collected through:
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Website visits
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Contact forms
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Email subscriptions
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Tools and calculators
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Cookies and analytics
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name
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Email address
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Contact details (if provided)
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Queries or messages submitted through forms
b) Automatically Collected Data
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring URLs
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Cookies and usage data
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and voluntarily provided by the user.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your personal data may be used for the following lawful purposes:
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Responding to inquiries and user requests
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Sending newsletters or educational updates (with consent)
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Improving website performance and user experience
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Website analytics and traffic analysis
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Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
4. Consent & Lawful Use (DPDP Compliance)
Under the DPDP Act, personal data is processed only:
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With user consent, or
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For legitimate uses permitted under law
Users provide consent by:
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Submitting forms
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Subscribing to communications
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Continuing to use the Website where applicable
Consent may be withdrawn at any time as described below.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
EquityResearchIndia.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze website traffic
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Improve content relevance
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Enhance user experience
Users may disable cookies through browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share limited data with:
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Website analytics providers
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Email communication service providers
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Hosting and IT infrastructure providers
Such third parties are obligated to maintain data confidentiality and security.
We may disclose personal data if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
7. Data Storage & Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against:
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Unauthorized access
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Loss or misuse
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Alteration or destruction
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law.
9. User Rights Under DPDP Act, 2023
Users have the right to:
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Access personal data
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Request correction or updating of data
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Request erasure of personal data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Nominate another individual to exercise rights in case of incapacity or death
Requests may be submitted via the Contact page.
10. Children’s Data
This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites.
EquityResearchIndia.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be effective upon posting on this page.
13. Grievance Redressal
In accordance with the DPDP Act, grievances related to personal data may be raised through the Contact page.
We will endeavor to address grievances within a reasonable timeframe.
14. Acceptance of This Policy
By using EquityResearchIndia.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.