Privacy Policy
How we handle your personal data, and your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
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Who we are
[Legal name of the business], trading as IPVenture, [address] ("we"). We are the Data Fiduciary for personal data processed through this website and your client account.
What we collect
- Account and contact details: name, email, mobile number.
- Applicant details for filings: applicant name, entity details, address, registration numbers, and authorised signatory details.
- Billing details: billing name and address, GSTIN.
- Documents you upload: logos, identity or incorporation proof, Udyam or DPIIT certificates, evidence of use.
- Payment references from our payment gateway. We do not see or store card numbers.
- Technical data: a one-way coded form of your IP address for security and spam control.
Why we use it
To prepare, file and track your trademark and related applications; to communicate with you about them; to issue invoices and meet tax and record-keeping obligations; and to keep the service secure. We process personal data on the basis of your consent and for the legitimate uses permitted under the Act.
Who we share it with
Trademark and other IP offices (filings are public records once filed), registered trademark agents or advocates who sign filings, local associates in foreign markets you choose, our payment gateway, email and hosting providers. We do not sell personal data.
How long we keep it
For as long as your matters are active and afterwards for the periods required by law, including tax law record-keeping.
Your rights
You can access a copy of your data, correct it, withdraw consent, request erasure (subject to legal retention), and nominate another person. Use the Privacy section of your dashboard or email our grievance officer.
Grievance officer
[Name], [email]. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India.