Privacy Policy

Siddhast Intellectual Property Innovation Pvt. Ltd.

Effective Date: 15th May 2026
Last Updated: 15th May 2026

1. Introduction

Siddhast Intellectual Property Innovation Pvt. Ltd. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data and confidential information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, store, and protect information when you:

  • Visit our website;
  • Use our products, platforms, or services;
  • Communicate with us;
  • Engage with our intellectual property, legal-tech, innovation, documentation, or digital record services; or
  • Interact with us in any other professional or commercial capacity.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Sensitive Personal Data means data classified as sensitive under applicable laws.
  • Processing means any operation performed on personal data including collection, storage, use, disclosure, transfer, or deletion.
  • User means any individual, customer, client, visitor, or entity using our services.
  • Services means all services, software, platforms, applications, digital repositories, documentation systems, intellectual property support systems, and related offerings provided by the Company.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

3.1 Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Organization or business details
  • Government-issued identification (where legally required)
  • Professional credentials or business registration details

3.2 Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Operating system
  • Access times and dates
  • Website usage data
  • Cookies and analytics information

3.3 Transaction and Service Information

  • Service requests
  • Uploaded documents
  • Intellectual property records
  • Digital submissions
  • Metadata associated with records
  • Billing and payment information
  • Communication history

3.4 Voluntarily Submitted Information

Any information voluntarily submitted through forms, emails, support requests, legal submissions, or customer interactions.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We process personal information for lawful and legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Providing and managing our services;
  • Facilitating intellectual property and digital documentation services;
  • Authenticating users and maintaining account security;
  • Processing transactions and invoices;
  • Maintaining digital records and audit trails;
  • Improving platform functionality and user experience;
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests;
  • Conducting research, analytics, and service development;
  • Preventing fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, or unlawful activities;
  • Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations; and
  • Enforcing our terms, policies, and rights.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under relevant privacy laws, we process information based on:

  • User consent;
  • Performance of a contract;
  • Compliance with legal obligations;
  • Legitimate business interests;
  • Protection of legal rights and claims; and
  • Regulatory compliance requirements.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality;
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns;
  • Maintain session security;
  • Personalize user experience; and
  • Enhance service performance.

Users may control cookies through browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with:

7.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors, hosting providers, payment processors, cloud infrastructure providers, analytics providers, and technical support partners assisting in service delivery.

7.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

Government authorities, courts, tribunals, law enforcement agencies, or regulatory bodies where required by applicable law, legal process, or governmental request.

7.3 Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, financing, asset sales, or similar corporate transactions.

7.4 Professional Advisors

Lawyers, auditors, consultants, insurers, and compliance professionals under confidentiality obligations.

8. Confidentiality of Intellectual Property and Documents

Given the nature of our services, uploaded documents, intellectual property submissions, innovation disclosures, defensive publications, legal records, and associated data may contain confidential or proprietary information.

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect such information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy;
  • Provide services;
  • Maintain legal and business records;
  • Resolve disputes;
  • Enforce agreements; and
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and legal requirements.

10. Data Security

We maintain reasonable security measures including:

  • Encryption technologies;
  • Access controls;
  • Authentication mechanisms;
  • Secure servers and infrastructure;
  • Monitoring and logging systems;
  • Internal confidentiality obligations; and
  • Periodic security assessments.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and access devices.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed, stored, or transferred to servers or service providers located outside your jurisdiction, subject to applicable legal safeguards.

By using our services, you consent to such transfers where legally permissible.

12. User Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:

  • Access personal information;
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Request deletion of data;
  • Withdraw consent;
  • Restrict or object to processing;
  • Request data portability; and
  • Lodge complaints with appropriate regulatory authorities.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party services. Users should review the privacy policies of such third parties independently.

14. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without lawful authorization. If we become aware of unauthorized collection, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

15. Compliance with Applicable Laws and DPDP Act, 2023

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable Indian laws relating to data protection and electronic records, including:

  • The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act");
  • The Information Technology Act, 2000;
  • Applicable Information Technology Rules; and
  • Other applicable laws and regulations.

For the purposes of the DPDP Act:

  • The Company acts as a "Data Fiduciary" in relation to personal data processed through its services.
  • Users whose personal data is processed may be considered "Data Principals" under applicable law.

We process personal data only for lawful purposes and in accordance with consent obtained from users or other lawful uses recognized under applicable law.

15.1 Notice to Data Principals

At or before the collection of personal data, we may provide notice regarding:

  • The categories of personal data collected;
  • The purpose of processing;
  • The manner in which users may exercise their rights;
  • The process for withdrawal of consent; and
  • Contact details for grievances and data-related requests.

15.2 Consent

Where consent is required under applicable law:

  • Consent shall be free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous;
  • Consent may be obtained through affirmative action;
  • Users may withdraw consent at any time; and
  • Withdrawal of consent shall not affect processing already undertaken based on prior valid consent.

If consent is withdrawn, certain services or functionalities may become unavailable.

15.3 Rights of Data Principals

Subject to applicable law, users may have the following rights:

  • Right to access information regarding processing of personal data;
  • Right to correction, completion, updating, and erasure of personal data;
  • Right to grievance redressal;
  • Right to withdraw consent;
  • Right to nominate another person to exercise rights in accordance with applicable law; and
  • Other rights available under the DPDP Act or applicable rules.

Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

15.4 Duties of Users

Users agree that they shall:

  • Provide authentic and accurate information;
  • Not impersonate another person;
  • Not submit false or misleading information; and
  • Comply with applicable laws while using the services.

15.5 Cross-Border Transfer of Data

Personal data may be transferred outside India only in accordance with applicable laws and any restrictions imposed by the Government of India.

15.6 Data Breach and Security Measures

In the event of a personal data breach, the Company may take appropriate remedial measures and notify affected authorities and users where required under applicable law.

16. Limitation of Liability

While we implement reasonable safeguards, the Company shall not be liable for:

  • Unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond reasonable control;
  • User negligence;
  • Force majeure events;
  • Failures of third-party infrastructure providers; or
  • Internet-related vulnerabilities.

Nothing in this policy limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

17. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

In accordance with applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable laws, users may contact the Company regarding:

  • Questions relating to processing of personal data;
  • Requests for correction or erasure of data;
  • Withdrawal of consent;
  • Complaints regarding misuse of personal data; or
  • Any grievance relating to privacy or data protection.

The Company shall make reasonable efforts to acknowledge and address grievances within a commercially reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Grievance Officer

Name: Grievance Officer
Designation: Grievance Officer / Data Protection Contact
Email: support@siddhast.com
Address: SIDDHAST INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INNOVATION PRIVATE LIMITED, 1481/A Chandra Vihar Colony, Jhansi

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Company reserves the right to revise, amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to:

  • Reflect changes in applicable law;
  • Improve transparency;
  • Reflect modifications in services or business operations; or
  • Address security, operational, or regulatory requirements.

Updated versions of this Privacy Policy shall be published on the Company’s website or platform along with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by law.

19. Contact Information

For any privacy-related concerns, legal notices, data requests, or communications regarding this Privacy Policy, users may contact:

SIDDHAST INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INNOVATION PRIVATE LIMITED
1481/A Chandra Vihar Colony, Jhansi
Email: support@siddhast.com

20. Consent and Acknowledgment

By accessing, using, registering with, or submitting information through the Company’s website, platform, or services, the user:

  • Acknowledges having read and understood this Privacy Policy;
  • Consents to the collection and processing of personal data in accordance with applicable law;
  • Confirms that the information provided is accurate and lawful; and
  • Agrees to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Where consent is required under applicable law, such consent shall be deemed to have been provided through clear affirmative action unless otherwise specified.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, data processing activities, or use of services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located at [Insert Jurisdiction], India.

22. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a competent authority or court, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.

23. Entire Policy

This Privacy Policy constitutes the complete understanding between the Company and users with respect to privacy, data handling, and personal data processing practices relating to the services, unless supplemented by separate agreements, terms of service, or contractual arrangements.