PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

ANRAK ONE EDGE ("we," "our," or "us") operates the ANRAKSHAK civic intelligence platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian data protection laws.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information

When you sign the petition or request a demo, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • City/District
  • Occupation or designation
  • Department/Organization name

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Operating system

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To process petition signatures and demonstrate public support for AI surveillance initiatives
  • To respond to demo requests and provide information about our platform
  • To communicate with you about our services, updates, and relevant government initiatives
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To analyze trends and gather demographic information
  • To comply with legal obligations and government regulations
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your information with:

4.1 Government Authorities

Petition signatures may be shared with relevant government ministries and authorities to demonstrate public support for AI surveillance initiatives.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and audits
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure data storage infrastructure
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Petition signatures will be retained for the duration of the campaign and subsequent government review processes.

7. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER DPDP ACT

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: You can file a complaint with our Data Protection Officer or the Data Protection Board of India
  • Right to Nominate: You can nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

ANRAK ONE EDGE

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@anrak.io

Website: https://anrak.io

You may also file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your rights under the DPDP Act have been violated.

11. CONSENT

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.