Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Last Updated: January 16, 2025

Welcome to ConnecWrk network (Hereinafter “The Company”, “Connecwrk”, “Company”, “Us”, “We”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, a social networking site designed to connect professionals and businesses.
By accessing or using ConnecWrk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue the use of our services.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information from you:

(a) Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, gender, date of birth, profile photo, education, work experience, skills, and any other information you add to your profile.
- Contact Information: Information of your contacts if you choose to sync your phonebook, email contacts, or third-party account contacts.
- Content: Posts, comments, messages, files, photos, and other media that you upload, share, or create.
- Communications: Details of your interactions with customer support or responses to surveys and feedback forms.

(b) Information We Collect Automatically:
- Usage Data: Log information about your interactions with the platform, such as page views, clicks, time spent, and search queries.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and location data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies used to personalize your experience, improve services, and analyze platform usage.

(c) Information from Third Parties
- We may receive personal data from business partners, service providers, and third-party platforms (e.g., if you log in using Google, Apple, or Facebook).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

- Account Creation and Management: To create and manage your user account, facilitate your sign-in, and customize your experience.
- Service Delivery: To facilitate connections, recommend content, and improve user experience.
- Communications: To send you updates, service notifications, and promotional materials (only with your consent).
- Marketing and Analytics: To analyze user behaviour, customize content, and conduct marketing campaigns.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with Indian laws, regulatory obligations, and respond to legal requests, court orders, or government inquiries.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security incidents.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information as follows:
- With Other Users: Your profile, posts, likes, and comments may be visible to other users, subject to your privacy settings.
- With Service Providers: Third-party service providers help us with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and security.
-With Subscribers of Premium Services- Your email id(s), phone number(s), company profile and all related information that are mentioned by you will be shared with other subscribers of premium services without your explicit consent as part of the premium membership services.
- With Third-Party Integrations: When you link third-party services (like Google or Apple), they may access limited information as required to facilitate sign-in or data syncing.
- With Law Enforcement or Government Authorities: To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to summons, court orders, or lawful requests from investigative agencies.
- With Affiliates or Business Partners: If we merge, sell, or transfer assets, your information may be shared as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to protect your personal information. While we strive to secure your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

5. Your Rights and Choices

(a) Access and Correction: You have the right to access, review, and correct the information in your account.
(b) Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format, subject to applicable laws.
© Deletion: You can delete your account or request data deletion. Note that certain data may be retained as required by law.
(d) Objection to Processing: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails or object to data processing for certain purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and collect analytics. You can modify your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If you access Connecwrk from outside India, your access may be blocked in compliance with the policies of the Company.

9. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you provide consent, such as opting into marketing communications.
- Contractual Obligation: To provide you with the services you request as part of the user agreement.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with Indian laws, such as the Information Technology Act, 2000, and associated rules.
- Legitimate Interests: For legitimate business interests, like improving platform security and user experience.

10. Retention of Information
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. Data may be retained for a longer period to prevent fraud, resolve disputes, or enforce our terms and policies.

11. Third-Party LinksOur platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any linked sites.

12. Grievance RedressalIn compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the details of our Grievance Officer are as follows:

Grievance Officer: Samit Khosla
Email: grievance@connecwrk.com

13. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If changes significantly affect your rights, we will notify you through prominent platform notices or direct communication.
If you have concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you may contact our Grievance Officer.

14. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
All resolutions of any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India and the courts at Delhi shall have jurisdiction.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@connecwrk.com

Address:

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023.