Privacy Policy

This policy shall be called ‘Privacy Policy’ or ‘Policy’.

BFSI Edge (the expression means and includes BFSI Edge Compliance Consultants Private Limited and its group companies) operates bfsiedge.com (the “Website”).

Purpose
At BFSI Edge, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by us and how we use it in accordance with the applicable data protection laws.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. We advise you to carefully read this Privacy Policy, so that you are aware of how, where and why we are using your personal data.

Applicability
This Policy applies to individuals visiting our Website or other BFSI Edge platforms. The Policy applies only to the information we collect through our Website, e-mail, text and other electronic communication received through or in connection with our Website or other BFSI Edge platforms.

Information we may process/collect from our Website ("personal data")
We may collect your personal data including your e-mail ID, demographic information including country, postcode, first name/last name, job title, mobile number, social media profile, preferences, interests, etc. We may also capture additional personal data in the form of various usage and user metrics when you use on our Website including cookies, IP addresses, device and software identifiers, referring and exit URLs, onsite behavior and usage information, feature usage metrics and statistics, usage history, MAC Address, mobile unique device ID and other similar information. While some of this data is captured directly from you, for example, by way of web forms and web log servers, others can be captured indirectly from third parties, for example, tracing organization details, preferences and interests on the basis of IP address and browsing history, respectively.

Filling Contact Form is not mandatory to access our Website. However, if you choose to provide your Name, Email ID, Mobile No. or any other information, the same won’t be shared with outsiders. Where e-mail is provided, it will be used only for the purpose of completing your request and sending marketing emails.

Means of Processing Data

  • Cookies
  • Weblogs
  • Surveys
  • Web forms
  • Newsletter sign-ups
  • Registration for an event/activity
  • Information request mechanism

Cookies
Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers with small amount of data that is commonly used as an anonymous unique identifier. These are sent to your browser from the Website that you visit and are stored on your computer’s hard drive. Please note, a cookie in no way gives us access to your computer. Our Website uses these “cookies” to collect information and to improve our service. You can accept the cookies to be placed on your browser by clicking on the Allow Cookies or I Agree button. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. By continuing to use our Website without changing your privacy settings, you agree to use our cookies.

Log Files
BFSI Edge follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Grounds for Lawful Processing of Personal Data
When we process your personal data, we do so primarily in connection with marketing, sale and promotion of services which we provide or which are procured using our services and to improve and enhance the range of those services and offerings. To the extent applicable, and as permitted under applicable law, we may also process your personal data in connection with recruitment, job applications, general human resource management, training and professional development, compliance with legal requirements. We may process your personal data in the following circumstances:

  • When we process cookies, with your explicit consent; or
  • When we process your personal data for communication, sales and marketing, registration and subscriptions purposes, where processing is necessary for the purpose of pursuing our legitimate interests

Use of personal data
WWe generally use the information to establish and enhance our relationship with our users for the following purposes:

Communication: We may use your information to administer and provide services you request or have expressed an interest in, to communicate with you in case of customer support, to process transactions, for sending newsletters, updates and promotional materials, for seeking your opinion and feedback and personalize and/or tailor any communications that we may send you.

Advertising: We may use your information to carry out advertising and market research based on behavioral metrics, geo-location data, demographic data and marketing preferences we capture. We may permit certain third-party companies to help us tailor advertising based on use.

Activity Tracking: : We may use your information to track your activity on our digital platforms and personalize and improve your experience. This can be used to create an individual profile for you so that we can understand and respect your preferences or for profiling purposes to enable us to personalize and/or tailor any marketing communications that you may consent to receive from us.

Optimization: We may use your information to operate, improve and maintain our site, to prevent fraud and abuse.

Information Sharing: We may use and share your information with third parties with whom we have contractual relationships. For example, we may provide you with a link where you may share your content with another person.

We do not use your data for automated decision making.

Transferring your personal data
As a global business, we may transfer your personal data to verified third parties internationally so that they may process personal data on our behalf. By using our Website or otherwise providing us with your personal data, you agree to us doing so in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws and regulations. To ensure that your personal data does receive an adequate level of protection we have executed Service Level Agreements containing standard contractual clauses in accordance with the Indian, EU and other applicable data protection laws. We may also transfer your data to third-party service providers and web analytics tool providers, such as Google Analytics, Double Click Cookies, Lead Forensics, Oracle Services, and Domo Services. Details regarding them can be accessed by clicking Google Analytics, Double Click Cookies, Lead Forensics, Oracle Services, and Domo Services. BFSI Edge may permit certain third-party companies to help BFSI Edge to tailor the advertising that it thinks may be of interest to you, based on your use of our Website.

Children’s Privacy
We understand the importance of taking extra precautions to protect the privacy and safety of children using our Website. The services are not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children under 18 or market to or solicit information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a person submitting personal data is under 18, we will delete all the information as soon as possible unless it is with the consent and involvement of a parent or guardian. If you believe we might have any information from or about someone under 18, please contact us at info@bfsiedge.com.

Information Security
We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard your information against loss, unauthorized access, misuse or modification. We may require third parties for processing your information to implement the same levels of protection with respect to your data. We strive to use commercially acceptable means for protecting your information.

Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Policy at any time, and we will provide you with the updated Policy when we make any substantial updates at the earliest by providing a prominent notice of change on the Website. You should check the Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after we post any modifications to the Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Policy.

Your Privacy Rights and Who to Contact
We will respect your legal rights in relation to your data. Following are the rights Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants individuals in jurisdictions where the GDPR applies, and BFSI Edge is committed to protecting them and ensuring compliance:

  • Right to be informed
  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent

Concerns and grievances
In case you have any questions, comments or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of the above-mentioned rights, you can contact info@bfsiedge.com In case of grievances, you have a right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. This data is collected by BFSI Edge. The registered office of BFSI Edge is at Dosti Orchid, 1203, Dosti Acres, S. M. Marg, Wadala Mumbai 400037.

Data Storage
The data collected from this Website will be stored in accordance to the requirements of applicable Indian Laws.