DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Data Protection and Privacy for our clients. By adhering to this policy, we ensure that our clients can trust us with their personal information, knowing that it will be handled with the utmost care and integrity.
DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of any personal information collected or received from you. This policy outlines how we handle your personal data in compliance with the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023.
We collect the following personal information from clients when they register, book appointments or enroll/register for any service through our websites.
– Name
– Email
– Address
– Pin/Zip Code
– Phone Number
– Time Zone
We do not collect any sensitive information such as bank details, financial information, biometrics, identification numbers, or other sensitive data from clients.
We adhere to the following principles in processing personal data:
Clients have the following rights with respect to their personal data:
– The right to access their personal data
– The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
– The right to the erasure of their personal data
– The right to restrict the processing of their personal data
– The right to data portability
– The right to object to the processing of their personal data
We may receive lists of potential research participants from our clients or conduct desk-based research to identify suitable collaborators, collecting only minimal necessary personal data.
Our surveys, clearly identified by our company name, will explain the purpose of the research and how information will be used. We collect personal data only when necessary and with explicit consent.
Interviews are conducted with prior consent, and participants can choose to remain anonymous. Recordings are deleted within 24 months of project completion.
Client feedback is treated confidentially and shared externally only in aggregated and anonymized form unless voluntarily provided for marketing purposes.
We collect personal data from website visitors who submit queries or requests via our contact form to respond appropriately.
In some cases, our surveys and interviews may collect special category data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, health data) with explicit consent and only when necessary for research purposes.
We seek explicit consent before collecting personally identifiable data. Consent for special category data is sought separately.
Participation in our surveys is voluntary. Opt-out instructions are provided in the survey invitation email.
We use collected data to improve services, develop strategies, and produce reports. Personally identifiable information is anonymized in reports unless consent for identification is given.
We do not share personal information with third parties unless required by law, contract, or with explicit consent. Associates and third-party service providers are considered data processors and follow our security standards.
We comply with the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Data is stored securely on cloud servers located in India or abroad and accessed only by authorized personnel.
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary. Anonymized data may be retained for research purposes indefinitely. Personal data is deleted within 24 months after project completion unless otherwise agreed.
Cross-border processing of personal data follows relevant Indian laws and is agreed upon in relevant contracts.
We process job applicants’ information as reasonably expected and delete unsolicited CVs. Employee data is retained for six years after employment cessation unless requested otherwise.
Our website may contain links to external sites not covered by this policy. These sites may collect information according to their privacy policies.
We do not have a Data Protection Officer.
You have the right to request access to your personal data (subject access request), which can be made via email to info@dscholarresearch.com or in writing to:
DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
5337, Sonamoni Sipai Para, Ranirbazar, Agartala, West Tripura- 799035, Tripura, India
Requests are handled within 30 days, extendable by two months for complex requests.
We provide data in a commonly used, machine-readable format (e.g., CSV).
You may object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes by informing us before data collection.
In the event of a data breach or any unauthorized access to client information, we will promptly notify the affected clients and take all necessary measures to mitigate the impact of the breach and prevent future occurrences.
The DSCHOLAR Newsletter aims to keep our subscribers informed about the latest developments, research insights, events, and services related to DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED.
Our newsletter will be distributed from time to time, with occasional special editions for significant announcements or events.
Each edition will include:
– Research highlights and summaries.
– Updates on our projects and initiatives.
– Announcements of upcoming events, workshops, and training sessions.
– Client success stories and testimonials.
– Expert opinions and articles on relevant topics.
– Special offers and promotions for our services.
– Subscription to our newsletter is free.
– Subscribers can sign up via our website, dscholarresearch.com, or through our social media channels.
– We respect the privacy of our subscribers.
– Email addresses and personal information will be used solely for the purpose of newsletter distribution.
– Subscribers’ information will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent.
– Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of each newsletter.
– Alternatively, subscribers can contact our support team to be removed from the mailing list.
– Our newsletter complies with relevant laws and regulations, including anti-spam laws.
– Subscribers are assured that we follow best practices for email marketing and communication.
DSCHOLAR is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all participants in our events. This section outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Personal data may be collected during the event registration process and may include:
– Name
– Contact information (email, phone number, address)
– Professional or academic affiliation
– Payment information (for events with a fee)
The personal data collected will be used for the following purposes:
– Event registration and communication
– Administrative purposes related to event management
– Providing information about future events and opportunities
– Complying with legal obligations
DSCHOLAR may share personal data with third-party service providers involved in the organization of the event, such as venue providers, catering services, and IT support. In events organized in partnership with other organizations, personal data may be shared with the partner organization(s) as necessary. All third parties and partners will be required to comply with DSCHOLAR’s data protection standards.
DSCHOLAR implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
– Secure storage of personal data
– Restricted access to personal data
– Regular review and update of data protection practices
Event participants have the right to:
– Access their personal data held by DSCHOLAR
– Request correction of any inaccuracies in their personal data
– Request deletion of their personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations
– Object to the processing of their personal data
– Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Personal data collected for events will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
This policy is reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Data Protection and Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
5337, SONAMONI SIPAI PARA, RANIRBAZAR, AGARTALA, WEST TRIPURA- 799035, TRIPURA, INDIA
Email: info@dscholarresearch.com
Contact Number: +91 72092 27555
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By using our services, you agree to this Data Protection and Privacy Policy.
Please note that this Policy is subject to change from time to time – it was last updated in July 2024. Any changes to this Policy made in the future will be reflected on the DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED website and, where appropriate, notified to you by email.