Last Updated: 11-Sep-2025

Effective From: 11-Sep-2025

Ved Consulting (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, India).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you access our website [insert website URL] (“Website”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, company details, and any other data voluntarily shared by you.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, website pages accessed, and time spent.
• Cookies & Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, beacons, and analytics tools.

We ensure collection is fair, lawful, and limited to necessary purposes (as per GDPR Article 5 and DPDP Act principles).

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
• Contractual Necessity: To provide requested services or respond to inquiries.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
• Legitimate Interests: For business operations, Website improvement, and communications.

Under DPDP Act, India, processing is based on consent or certain legitimate uses permitted by law.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for:

• Delivering and improving our consulting services.
• Responding to inquiries and client communications.
• Sending updates, newsletters, and marketing content (only with your consent).
• Compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, or contractual obligations.
• Analytics and Website performance optimization.

4. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or trade personal information. Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors providing hosting, analytics, IT, or communication support, bound by data protection obligations.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring.
• Cross-Border Transfers:
  • For GDPR: Data may be transferred outside the EU only to jurisdictions ensuring adequate protection or under approved safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
  • For DPDP Act: Data transfers outside India will be in compliance with government notifications and restrictions.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Despite these measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users):

You have the following rights:

• Right to Access – obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification – correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”).
• Right to Restrict Processing.
• Right to Data Portability.
• Right to Object to Processing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Under DPDP Act, India (Indian Users):

You have the right to:

• Access information about processing.
• Seek correction, completion, or updating of personal data.
• Request deletion when consent is withdrawn or data is no longer required.
• Nominate another person to exercise rights in case of incapacity or death.

8. Cookies Policy

Our Website may or may not use cookies for analytics, functionality, and personalization. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.

 

9. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below 16 years (GDPR) or 18 years (DPDP Act) without parental/guardian consent. If such data is inadvertently collected, please contact us for prompt deletion.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this Website with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Ved Consulting
Plot No. 443, N/6, IRC Village
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India – 751015

Alternatively, you may reach us directly by using the Contact Button on our Website.

If you are an EU/EEA resident, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority for unresolved issues.
If you are an Indian resident, you may contact the Data Protection Board of India in case of grievances.