Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with us through contact forms, job applications, newsletter sign-ups, or service enquiries, we may collect:

• Identity Data: Full name, job title, company name
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
• Professional Data: CV/resume, LinkedIn profile, portfolio links, work history
• Financial Data: Billing address and payment information (processed via secure third-party gateways)
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or correspondence you send us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geolocation data
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and cookie data
• Clickstream data and interaction logs

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and improve our software development and consulting services
• Client Communication: To respond to enquiries, send proposals, and manage contractual relationships
• Recruitment: To evaluate job applications and manage our hiring process
• Marketing: To send newsletters and service updates (only with your explicit consent)
• Analytics: To understand website usage and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand website usage (anonymised IP)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (requires your consent)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and language preferences

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and business (all bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Professional Advisors: Lawyers, auditors, and insurers under confidentiality obligations
• Law Enforcement: Government authorities when required by applicable law or court order
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition — we will notify you prior to any such transfer

5. Data Retention

• Client data: Retained for 7 years after contract termination (legal and accounting purposes)
• Job application data: Retained for 12 months after the position is filled
• Marketing contact data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Website analytics data: Anonymised after 26 months

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@asvik.co.in. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational security measures, including:

• AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit
• Multi-factor authentication for all internal systems
• Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• ISO 27001 certified information security management system
• Strict access controls and employee data privacy training
• 24×7 security monitoring and incident response procedures

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to registered users. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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