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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Selvanditem collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website or use our research platform. This is a general draft provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before use, as it does not account for jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Last updated: this section should be populated with an actual review date before publication.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following categories:

• Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, company, and any details submitted through contact forms, access requests, or account registration.
• Usage information, including pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interaction patterns within the Service.
• Device and technical information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and similar technologies, used to recognise returning visitors, remember preferences, and understand aggregate usage of the Service.
• Correspondence, including records of communications between you and Selvanditem, such as support requests or feedback.

2. How We Use Information

Information we collect may be used to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service;
• Process and respond to access requests, enquiries, and support needs;
• Improve, personalise, and develop the Service and its features;
• Monitor usage, detect misuse, and maintain security and integrity;
• Send administrative communications, including updates to this policy or our terms;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service, and compliance with legal obligations. This section is a general placeholder and should be adapted to reflect the specific legal frameworks applicable to Selvanditem's operations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate core functionality, remember preferences, and understand how the Service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. Where required, we will present a cookie notice or consent mechanism appropriate to your jurisdiction.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or communications, under appropriate confidentiality obligations;
• Legal compliance, where disclosure is required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request;
• Business transfers, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to continued protection of the information under a policy of this nature;
• With your consent, where you have authorised a specific disclosure.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria used to determine retention periods include the duration of our relationship with you, applicable legal obligations, and the need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organisational measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information processed through the Service.

8. International Transfers

Information collected through the Service may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. Where such transfers occur, we aim to apply appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection requirements. This section should be adapted to reflect Selvanditem's actual data hosting and transfer arrangements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights with respect to your personal information, which can include the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and the right to request a copy of your information in a portable format. To exercise any available rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for use by professional advisers and business users and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will revise the "last updated" date accordingly. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details provided in the footer of this website.