Privacy Policy
1. Introduction and Scope
This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) outlines how BINDZ Consulting Private Limited ("BINDZ," “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, processes, discloses, transfers and protects personal data when you interact with us—whether through our website www.bindz.in, mobile platforms, events, or while availing any of our professional services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who use or access our services, platforms, or communication channels, including but not limited to our staffing, assurance, tax, advisory, or technology services (collectively, the “BINDZ Services”).
By using the BINDZ website or engaging with our services, you accept the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy and agree to our Terms of Use.
2. Definitions and Meaning
For purposes of this Privacy Policy: (i) “Personal Data” means any data about an information provider / individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data or any similar term defined in and governed by applicable laws; and (ii) sensitive personal data or information of a person (“Sensitive Personal Data or Information”) shall be as defined under the Information Technology Act 2000 (“IT Act”) and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Information) Rules 2011 (“SPDI Rules”).
Words and expressions used in this Privacy Policy but not defined herein but defined in the IT Act or SPDI Rules shall have the meanings assigned to them thereunder. Please note that usage of the term Personal Data in this Privacy Policy includes Sensitive Personal Data or Information, wherever appropriate and/or mandated under the IT Act and the SPDI Rules.
3. Who We Are
BINDZ is a professional services firm providing expertise in assurance, tax, advisory, technology, and staffing solutions across India and globally. Our corporate website is owned and operated by BINDZ Consulting Private Limited, with its registered office in India.
4. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of Personal Data from you:
- Full name and contact details
- Email ID and IP address
- Age, gender, and nationality
- Educational qualifications and employment history
- Passport or visa-related documents (if applicable)
- Location information and device identifiers
- Any additional information provided during interactions with us
We only collect Personal Data necessary for the purpose of delivering our services, for fulfilling legal requirements, or for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
5. Sources of Collection of Personal Data
We collect Personal Data when you use our website (www.bindz.in), communicate with us, or engage with any of our BINDZ Services.
We may also collect your Personal Data from the following sources:
- When you submit a contact form or resume on our website
- When you register or apply through LinkedIn or other platforms
- During email or phone communications with our team
- While creating a candidate profile for employment or placement
- Through your browsing activity on our website
- Via referral tracking systems
6. How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your Personal Data for:
- Delivering and managing our services
- Contacting you for service-related updates
- Legal compliance and audit purposes
- Internal analysis and business improvement
- Communication about job opportunities or events (only with your consent)
- Creating and verifying candidate or client profiles
- Connecting candidates with job/placement opportunities
- Managing our relationship with clients and partners
- Responding to enquiries, support requests, or complaints
- Sending relevant marketing communications (with your consent)
- Measuring and improving website performance
- Complying with legal, regulatory, or audit requirements
- Preventing fraud or unauthorized access
- Conducting internal business analysis and reporting
7. Consent and Acceptance
By accessing our website or services, you agree to our collection, processing and use of your Personal Data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
8. Personal Data Transfers, Storage and Disclosure
Your Personal Data may be stored on BINDZ's secure servers or systems maintained by third-party service providers.
Your Personal Data may be stored and processed in India or other jurisdictions where BINDZ or its partners operate. We may share your Personal Data with trusted third-party service providers in India, the United States, or other jurisdictions as required to deliver BINDZ Services. While your Personal Data may be stored electronically or in physical form, BINDZ works with select third-party vendors who may host or manage features of our website. This means data may be transferred across borders, including to locations such as the United States or other data processing regions. By submitting your Personal Data to us, you consent to such transfer, processing, and storage practices, and to such cross-border data transfers, including to countries where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
We may share, disclose or transfer your Personal Data to third parties in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, acquisition, reorganisation, sale of assets, or similar corporate transaction involving BINDZ. Such third party shall have the right to continue to use your Personal Data in accordance with this Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time) and applicable laws.
We may also share, disclose or transfer your Personal Data when it is reasonably necessary to protect our rights and pursue available remedies, investigate fraud, or protect users.
In certain circumstances we may also be compelled to share, disclose or transfer Personal Data to regulatory or law enforcement bodies. We would only do so in compliance with applicable laws, and where strictly necessary.
9. Rights of Individuals
If you are located in India or other applicable jurisdictions, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data, including:
- The right to access your Personal Data
- The right to correct or delete your Personal Data
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your Personal Data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to file a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority
- The right to grievance redressal
Please note that the availability and scope of these rights may vary based on the laws that apply to you. For verification, we may request proof of identity before disclosing any personal data to you. We may provide you access to update or correct your Personal Data (such as through a profile or portal). We will make reasonable efforts to reflect requested changes promptly in our active systems. However, some data may remain archived or cached due to system limitations or legal retention requirements.
10. Retention of your Personal Data
We will retain your Personal Data for as long as you maintain an active relationship with us or for the purposes for which we have collected, used and processed your Personal Data or as long as required under applicable laws.
11. Opt-Out Option – Marketing Communications
You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by writing to us at the email address below. Please note that this will not affect service-related communications (e.g., account notifications, legal updates, or critical alerts).
If you no longer wish to receive communication from us or want to opt out of data sharing, you may email us at: Info@Bindz.in with your name and request clearly stated.
12. Information We Ask You Not to Share
Please do not submit the following unless explicitly requested by BINDZ:
- Personal Data of another person
- Any sensitive or legally protected information
- Confidential, proprietary, or secret business data
- Any information you're legally prohibited from sharing
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under the age of 18. Our website and services are intended for adults only. If we become aware of any such Personal Data collected from a minor, we will promptly delete it.
14. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device to improve website functionality and user experience. We use cookies to:
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Enable secure login and navigation
- Personalize content and advertising
- Track referrals and conversions from third-party platforms
- Prevent malicious activity or bot traffic
Types of Cookies We Use
If you wish to disable cookies, you can modify your browser settings. However, some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may use cookies and tags from: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
15. Third-Party Sites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. Their privacy policies govern your interactions with them. BINDZ is not responsible for how these third parties collect, use, or protect your data including Personal Data.
16. Security and Data Protection
We take appropriate physical, electronic, managerial, technical, organizational measures and security safeguards to safeguard and protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse or destruction. These include:
- Secure servers and encrypted communications
- Access controls and password protection
- Data minimization and retention practices
These measures are designed to ensure that your data remains accurate and is handled securely.
While we strive to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission, digital system or storage is fully secure. By using our website or services, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with data sharing and processing as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You agree that BINDZ shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access or for breaches of security arising from causes beyond our reasonable control, including (but not limited to) acts of nature, cyberattacks, sabotage, technical failures, or your own actions or omissions. You agree to hold BINDZ harmless for any direct or indirect damages resulting from such breaches.
17. Your Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of information including Personal Data that you provide to BINDZ. Please ensure that your profile and any other Personal Data shared with us (including resumes) remain updated
- Regularly update your profile or resume data
- Do not share confidential or prohibited information
18. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website or services indicates your agreement to the updated terms.
19. Contact Us/Grievance Redressal
For questions about our Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights or in case of any grievances, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
BINDZ Consulting Private Limited
RMZ Infinity, Tower E, Ground Floor, Old Madras Road, Bengaluru, KA, 560016
Email: Info@Bindz.in