Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01 Sep-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to [Indian Bite] ("we," "our," "us," or the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and in accordance with the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, whom we share it with, and the rights you have concerning your personal data when you use our application, which provides short-form, "bite"-sized content.

By downloading, accessing, or using our App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our App.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information about your use of the App automatically.

A. Personal Data You Provide:

· Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, and a profile picture.
· User Content: The content you create, upload, or post on the App, such as comments, reactions, saved "bites," and any other text or media you share.
· Preferences: Your content preferences and settings you choose within the App.

B. Data Collected Automatically:

· Usage Data: We collect information about your activity on the App, including the content you view, engage with, share, the time you spend, and your search queries.
· Device and Log Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including your IP address, device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and crash logs.
· Location Information: With your explicit consent, we may collect precise or approximate location data from your device to provide you with localized content and offers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, which constitute our "legitimate uses" under the DPDPA:

· To Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate, maintain, and deliver the features and functionality of the App.
· To Personalize Your Experience: To customize the content "bites" and recommendations we show you based on your preferences and usage patterns.
· To Communicate With You: To send you service-related updates, security alerts, administrative messages, and responses to your support inquiries.
· To Ensure Safety and Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and other harmful or illegal activity.
· To Improve Our Services: To analyze trends and user behavior to understand how our App is used and to develop new features and services.
· Marketing and Advertising: With your consent, to send you promotional communications about our services or third-party products we think may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Under DPDPA)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

· Consent: For specific purposes like marketing communications and location tracking, we will ask for your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
· Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring security, and personalizing content, provided such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights.
· Performance of a Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with the services you have requested (e.g., creating and managing your account).

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

· Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, data analysis, customer support, marketing). These partners are bound by strict data processing agreements.
· Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or in response to a valid request by a governmental or regulatory authority under Indian law.
· Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your data may be transferred as a business asset.
· With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

6. Data Storage and Security

· Storage: Your personal data is stored on secure servers located in India. In certain cases, it may be transferred to and processed in other countries, but we will ensure such transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards as required by Indian law.
· Security: We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights Under the DPDPA

As a user in India, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

· Right to Access & Information: You can request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how we process it.
· Right to Correction & Erasure: You can request that we correct any inaccurate data or complete any incomplete data. You can also request the erasure of your personal data.
· Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to readily available means of registering a grievance with us.
· Right to Nominate: You can nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
· Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Your Grievance Officer's Name- Vishnu Sharma . Contact Email - vishnu.sharma@indianbite.co.in

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need to use your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for users under the age of 18 ("Child"). We do not knowingly collect personal data from Children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your Child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. 01.09.2025 We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Grievance Officer / Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or grievances about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Grievance Officer:

Name: [Vishnu Shrama ] Email:[vishnu.sharma@indianbite.co.in] Address:[Ground Floor, 1st and 2nd Floor, A - 24/9, Mohan Co-operative. Industrial Estate, Mathura Road, Saidabad Mohan C, Block B-1, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Badarpur, New Delhi, 110044.]

We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timelines required by applicable law.