Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how JewelBharat, operated by Kashyap Infomedia Private Limited, Mumbai, India (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you access or use www.jewelbharat.com (the “Website”).

This Policy is framed in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable Indian laws.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Information provided directly by you: Name, email address, phone number, and any information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or WhatsApp community interactions.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and engagement metrics (pages visited, time spent).

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to track activity on our Website and store certain information. These cookies help us analyze web traffic and improve user experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data only for lawful purposes, strictly necessary for our operations:

• Operating and maintaining the Website
• Responding to your specific queries and communications
• Sending industry updates or newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
• Managing our WhatsApp Community and broadcast lists
• Analyzing readership trends to improve editorial content
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
  
  

4. Consent

By submitting your personal data on the Website, you consent to its collection and use in accordance with this Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Personal data may be shared only with:

• Trusted Service Providers: Partners who assist us in operating the Website (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics tools), strictly under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  
  

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required under applicable law. Once the purpose is fulfilled (e.g., you unsubscribe from a newsletter), data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Access a summary of your personal data processed by us
• Request correction, completion, or updating of your data
• Request erasure of your personal data, subject to applicable law
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Nominate an individual to exercise your rights in the event of incapacity
• Raise grievances regarding data misuse
  
  

9. Third-Party Links & Platforms

The Website contains links to external sites and uses third-party platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms. When you join our WhatsApp Community, your phone number may be visible to the platform provider and other participants in accordance with the platform’s design and privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website is a trade platform intended for professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

11. Updates to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised date will be indicated at the top of this page.

12. Grievance Redressal & Contact

For any questions, requests, or grievances relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:

Grievance Officer: JewelBharat Compliance Team
📧 contact@jewelbharat.com
📍 Kashyap Infomedia Private Limited
Mumbai, India