Ogaan Media Private Limited, having its registered office at H-2, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, India, 110016 (“Company”, “We”, “Us”, “Our” and terms of similar meaning) is committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how We collect, receive, store, use, process, disclose, transfer and protect personal data and other information in connection with your access to and use of the India Design ID website available at https://indiadesignid.com/ and any webpages, features, forms, registration facilities and other services made available through the website (collectively, the “Platform”).

This Privacy Policy shall apply to all visitors and users of the Platform (“You”, “Your” or “Yourself”).

This Privacy Policy shall be read in conjunction with the Terms of Use applicable to the Platform and any other terms, notices or policies applicable to specific services, events, registrations or activities made available through the Platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using or accessing the Platform. By accessing or using the Platform, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where Your consent is required under applicable law for any particular processing activity, We shall obtain such consent in the manner prescribed under applicable law.

If You do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Platform.

1. INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

1.1 Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalised have the meanings defined under Clause 1.2 below. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• “Company” refers to Ogaan Media Private Limited, having its registered office at H-2, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, India, 110016.
• “Cookies” means small files or similar technologies that are placed on or accessed through Your Device when You visit or use the Platform and which may contain information relating to Your use of the Platform.
• “Device” means any device used to access the Platform, including a computer, mobile phone, tablet or other similar device.
• “Non-Personal Data” means information which does not identify, relate to or otherwise constitute personal data of an identifiable natural person, including aggregated or anonymised information.
• “Personal Data” means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data, as defined under applicable law.
• “Platform” means the website https://indiadesignid.com/ and all webpages, features, content, registration facilities, forms and services made available through or in connection with the same.
• “Service Provider” means any third-party person or entity engaged by Us to provide services or perform functions on Our behalf, including hosting, technology, analytics, communications, event management, registration, ticketing, marketing, security and other operational services including Mailchimp, which We use for email communications, marketing and related services.
• “Usage Data” means information collected automatically through Your use of the Platform, including information relating to Your Device, browser, IP address, pages visited, date and time of access, duration of visits and similar technical and usage information.
• “Visitor”, “You”, “Your” or “Yourself” means any individual who accesses or uses the Platform.

2. COLLECTING AND USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

2.1 What We Collect

Types of Data Collected: We may collect Personal Data and Usage Data from You in connection with Your use of the Platform. We generally do not seek to collect sensitive personal data unless it is specifically required for a particular purpose and permitted under applicable law. You should not voluntarily provide sensitive personal data through the Platform unless such information is specifically requested by Us.

Depending on how You use the Platform, We may collect the following information:

• (a) First name and last name;
• (b) Email address;
• (c) Telephone or mobile number;
• (d) Postal address, city, state and country;
• (e) Organisation, company, professional or business details;
• (f) Information provided when You create an account or register on the Platform;
• (g) Information submitted through exhibitor, partner, sponsor, press, event, participation or other enquiry/application forms;
• (h) Information provided when You subscribe to newsletters or other communications;
• (i) Information relating to Your event registrations, participation, attendance or preferences;
• (j) Correspondence and communications between You and Us;
• (k) Information You provide in connection with feedback, surveys, reviews, comments, photographs or other content submitted through the Platform;
• (l) Information relating to Your use of the Platform, including pages viewed, searches conducted, links accessed and features used;
• (m) IP address, browser type and version, operating system, Device type, device identifiers and similar technical information;
• (n) Approximate location information derived from Your IP address or other technical information, where reasonably necessary for the operation, security or analytics of the Platform; and
• (o) Any other information which You voluntarily provide to Us or which is reasonably necessary for providing a service or feature requested by You.

We may also receive information from third-party service providers where You interact with such providers in connection with India Design ID, including ticketing, registration, event management, marketing, communications and other service providers. Further, We use third-party service providers, including Mailchimp, to support certain communications, newsletter, email marketing and related functionality made available through the Platform. Where You provide Personal Data through forms, subscriptions or other features integrated with the Platform, such Personal Data may be transmitted to, stored by or otherwise processed through Mailchimp on Our behalf.

2.2 How We Collect

How do We collect Personal Data: We may collect Personal Data: (a) directly from You when You provide it to Us through the Platform, including through registration forms, enquiry forms, subscription forms, applications or other communications; (b) automatically when You browse or interact with the Platform, including through Cookies and similar technologies; (c) from Service Providers and other third parties where You interact with them in connection with the Platform, events or services; and (d) from publicly available sources, where permitted by applicable law.

How We collect Non-Personal Data: We may collect aggregated, anonymised and other Non-Personal Data relating to Visitors and their use of the Platform. Such information may include aggregated information regarding Website traffic, usage patterns, browser types, Device types, geographic trends and similar statistical information. We may use such Non-Personal Data to understand how Visitors use the Platform, improve the Platform and evaluate the effectiveness of Our content, communications and activities.

How We collect Data Automatically: We may automatically collect Usage Data when You access or use the Platform. Such information may include Your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of access, time spent on pages, referring websites, links accessed and other technical or diagnostic information. We may use such information for security, system administration, analytics, troubleshooting, improving the Platform and understanding how Visitors interact with the Platform. We may combine Usage Data with information You voluntarily provide to Us where reasonably necessary for these purposes and in accordance with applicable law.

Purpose Limitation: We collect and process Personal Data for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes. We will not process Personal Data for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes for which such Personal Data was collected, except where such further processing is permitted or required under applicable law or is otherwise appropriately notified to You.

3. WHY WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE DATA COLLECTED

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• (a) To provide, operate, maintain and improve the Platform;
• (b) To create, administer and manage Visitor accounts and registrations;
• (c) To process and respond to enquiries, requests, applications and communications;
• (d) To facilitate event registrations, participation and attendance;
• (e) To facilitate or administer ticketing and registration activities through third-party platforms;
• (f) To provide information relating to India Design ID, including information concerning events, exhibitions, programmes, speakers, exhibitors, partners and related activities;
• (g) To send newsletters, updates and other communications where You have requested or subscribed to receive such communications or where otherwise permitted under applicable law;
• (h) To provide customer and Visitor support;
• (i) To understand how Visitors use the Platform and improve its functionality, content and user experience;
• (j) To conduct analytics, research and statistical analysis using aggregated or anonymised information;
• (k) To maintain the security and integrity of the Platform and prevent fraud, misuse, unauthorised access and other unlawful activity;
• (l) To enforce Our Terms of Use and other applicable terms, policies and agreements;
• (m) To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, court orders and requests from governmental or law enforcement authorities;
• (n) To establish, exercise or defend Our legal rights and interests;
• (o) To administer mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, reorganisations, financing transactions or other corporate transactions involving the Company or its assets; and
• (p) For such other purposes as may be permitted or required under applicable law.

Where We process Personal Data based on Your consent, You may withdraw such consent in accordance with applicable law and the mechanism made available by Us for such purpose.

4. WHY WE COLLECT COOKIES

Cookies and similar technologies help Us operate the Platform, remember preferences, understand how Visitors use the Platform and improve the functionality and performance of the Platform.

We, and third parties engaged by Us, may use Cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools and similar technologies in connection with the Platform. The technologies We use may include:

• Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the Platform.
• Functional Cookies: These Cookies allow the Platform to remember preferences and settings, such as language or other choices made by You.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These Cookies and similar technologies help Us understand how Visitors use the Platform, including Website traffic, navigation patterns and the performance of different pages or features.
• Marketing and Advertising Technologies: Where used, these technologies may help Us understand the effectiveness of Our marketing activities and, where permitted under applicable law, provide or measure relevant advertising or communications.

You may adjust Your browser settings to refuse or restrict Cookies or to notify You when Cookies are being set. However, disabling certain Cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the Platform.

Where applicable law requires consent for the use of particular Cookies or similar technologies, We shall provide an appropriate mechanism for obtaining and managing such consent.

Third parties whose websites, products or services are accessible through or integrated with the Platform may independently use Cookies or similar technologies. Their use of such technologies shall be governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. USE OF DATA COLLECTED

We may share Your Personal Data with third parties in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share Personal Data with Service Providers engaged to assist Us with website hosting, technology, analytics, communications, event management, registration, ticketing, customer support, marketing, security, database management and other operational activities, including Mailchimp for email communications, newsletter distribution, marketing and related services. Such Service Providers will receive only such information as is reasonably necessary to perform their functions.
• With Event Partners and Participants: Where necessary for the administration or conduct of an India Design ID event or activity, We may share relevant information with event partners, exhibitors, sponsors, venues, registration providers and other persons involved in organising or delivering the relevant event or activity.
• With Professional Advisers: We may share Personal Data with Our legal, financial, accounting, insurance and other professional advisers where reasonably necessary.
• With Affiliates: We may share Personal Data with entities affiliated with or under common control with the Company where reasonably necessary for legitimate business and operational purposes and in accordance with applicable law.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose Personal Data for other purposes where You have provided the consent required under applicable law.
• For Legal and Regulatory Purposes: We may disclose Personal Data where required or permitted under applicable law, including in response to lawful requests from courts, governmental authorities, regulators or law enforcement agencies.
• For Business Transactions: We may disclose Personal Data in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, reorganisation, financing, sale of assets or similar corporate transaction involving the Company or its assets.
• Aggregated and Anonymised Information: We may aggregate or anonymise Personal Data and use or disclose such information for analytics, research, reporting, statistical, business and Platform-improvement purposes, provided that such information does not reasonably identify You.

We may also use or disclose Personal Data where reasonably necessary to prevent fraud, misuse or unlawful activity, protect the rights, property or safety of the Company, Visitors or the public, or establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

6. RETENTION/STORING OF YOUR DATA

We may retain Personal Data for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including providing the Platform and services to You, maintaining business and transaction records, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, resolving disputes and enforcing Our agreements.

The period for which Personal Data is retained may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected. We may retain certain information for longer periods where required or permitted by applicable law.

When Personal Data is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected, We will delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of such Personal Data in accordance with applicable law and Our internal retention practices.

Personal Data may be stored by Us or by third-party Service Providers engaged by Us.

7. TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Your Personal Data may be processed or stored at locations where the Company, its Service Providers or other recipients operate. This may include processing or storage outside the state or country in which You are located.

Where Personal Data is transferred outside India, We shall undertake such transfer in accordance with applicable law and any restrictions or requirements prescribed by the Government of India from time to time.

We shall take reasonable steps to ensure that Personal Data is processed securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

8. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Corporate Partners: We may share Personal Data with corporate partners, affiliates, event partners, sponsors, exhibitors, Service Providers and other third parties where reasonably necessary for the operation, administration and promotion of India Design ID and its activities, subject to applicable law. We will not use Your Personal Data for third-party direct marketing purposes except where permitted under applicable law and, where required, with Your consent.

Business Transactions: We may share Personal Data with another entity in connection with a proposed or completed merger, acquisition, restructuring, amalgamation, financing, sale of assets or similar transaction. Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards shall be applied to such processing.

Law Enforcement: Under certain circumstances, We may be required to disclose Your Personal Data where required or permitted by applicable law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

We may also disclose Personal Data where reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation;
• Protect the rights, property or interests of the Company;
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Platform;
• Protect the safety of Visitors or the public; or
• Establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

9. SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We value and seek to protect Your privacy and Personal Data.

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction, taking into account the nature of the Personal Data and the risks associated with its processing.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while We take reasonable measures to protect Personal Data, We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by Us.

10. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Subject to applicable law, You may have certain rights in relation to Your Personal Data, including the right to:

• Obtain information regarding Personal Data processed by Us;
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data;
• Request deletion of Personal Data, where permitted under applicable law;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Raise a grievance regarding Our processing of Your Personal Data; and
• Exercise such other rights as may be available to You under applicable law.

You may exercise applicable rights by contacting Us using the details set out in Clause 15 below. We may require You to provide information reasonably necessary to verify Your identity before processing a request. We may decline or limit a request where permitted or required under applicable law, including where retention or processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We recognise the privacy interests of children and seek to comply with applicable laws relating to the processing of children’s Personal Data. The Platform is not intended to knowingly collect Personal Data from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited under applicable law. Where applicable law requires parental or guardian consent or other safeguards before processing a child’s Personal Data, We shall comply with such requirements. If You are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided Personal Data to Us in circumstances where such collection was not permitted, please contact Us using the details set out below. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data in violation of applicable law, We will take reasonable steps to delete or otherwise appropriately handle such Personal Data.

12. LINKS TO OTHER/THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

The Platform may contain links to third-party or external websites, platforms, social media pages, ticketing platforms and other resources.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected or processed by Us in connection with the Platform and does not apply to third-party websites or services.

We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security or policies of third-party websites or services. When You access a third-party website or service through a link on the Platform, You should review the applicable terms and privacy policy of that third party before providing any Personal Data.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from Your use of third-party websites or services.

For clarity, where third-party services are integrated into the Platform and process Personal Data on Our behalf, such processing shall be governed by this Privacy Policy and the terms applicable to the relevant third-party service provider, to the extent applicable.

13. YOUR CONSENT

Where required under applicable law, We will obtain Your consent before processing Your Personal Data for the relevant purpose. Where processing is based on consent, You may withdraw Your consent in accordance with applicable law and through the mechanism made available by Us. Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing undertaken before such withdrawal. Withdrawal of consent may affect Our ability to provide certain features, services or communications where such processing is necessary for providing the relevant feature, service or communication. We may continue to process Personal Data where such processing is otherwise permitted or required under applicable law.

14. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Our business practices, the Platform, technology, applicable law or regulatory requirements. Any updated version of this Privacy Policy will be published on the Platform with the revised “Last Updated” date. Where required under applicable law, We will provide additional notice or obtain consent in relation to material changes. We encourage You to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how We collect, use and protect Personal Data.

15. COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

Any complaint, request or concern relating to the collection, use, processing, disclosure or protection of Your Personal Data or any alleged breach of this Privacy Policy may be raised with Our designated grievance officer.

We will endeavour to address grievances and requests within the timelines prescribed under applicable law.

16. HOW YOU CAN CONTACT US

If You have any comments, questions, requests or concerns regarding the collection, use, processing or disclosure of Your Personal Data or this Privacy Policy, You may contact Us at:

17. GOVERNING LAW

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

Subject to applicable law, courts having jurisdiction over New Delhi, India shall have jurisdiction in relation to matters arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy.