Data Protection Policy
Protecting your personal information and privacy rights
Your Privacy Matters
10MinutesIndia is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its associated rules.
1. Policy Overview
This Data Protection Policy explains how 10MinutesIndia collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our services. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your data while being transparent about our practices.
Lawfulness
Processing data with legitimate legal basis
Confidentiality
Keeping your information secure and private
Purpose Limitation
Using data only for specified purposes
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
Personal Information
Name, email, phone number, and demographic details
Technical Data
IP address, device information, and browser type
Transaction Data
Purchase history, payment methods, and order details
Usage Data
How you interact with our platform and services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
To process transactions and deliver products/services you request
Communication
To send order updates, security alerts, and service notifications
Improvement
To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
Security
To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and security breaches
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Contractual Necessity
Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
Consent
When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
Legal Obligation
Processing necessary to comply with our legal and regulatory requirements
Legitimate Interests
Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
6. Data Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data:
Encryption
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Access Controls
Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
Regular Audits
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data we hold
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
Right to Restrict
Request restriction of processing under certain conditions
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
Active Accounts
Data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
Legal Requirements
Some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations
Business Purposes
Data may be retained for legitimate business interests
9. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of India:
Adequate Protection
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18:
Age Restriction
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information.
12. Contact Information
For data protection inquiries and to exercise your rights:
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@10minutesindia.com
Phone: +91-XXXXX-XXXXX
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM IST
Privacy Team
For general privacy questions
Email: privacy@10minutesindia.com
We respond to data protection requests within 30 days as required by applicable laws.
Policy Updates
We may update this Data Protection Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes and indicate the date of the latest revision.