AI-powered compliance, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity solutions purpose-built for India's regulatory landscape. Stay ahead of threats. Stay DPDP compliant.
From DPDP Act to CERT-In directives — we understand the regulatory landscape and build tools that make compliance achievable.
Founded by a team of security professionals and technologists, Privaxa Technologies Limited was built with a single mission: to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity and data privacy compliance accessible to every Indian organization.
We understand that security is not a product, it's a practice. Our platforms are designed to become part of your organisation's DNA — always monitoring, always learning, always protecting.
Headquartered in Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana, we serve clients across BFSI, healthcare, e-commerce, and government sectors, bringing contextual intelligence built specifically for India's unique regulatory and threat landscape.
A diverse team of security experts, engineers, and business leaders united by a shared passion for making India cyber-safe.
Purpose-built platforms that address India's most pressing cybersecurity and data privacy challenges.
Beyond products — our experts work alongside your team to design, implement, and continuously improve your security posture.
Whether you need a demo, a quote, or just want to talk security — our team is ready.
From a quick question to a full enterprise deployment — reach out and a Privaxa security consultant will be in touch within one business day.
We're a team of passionate defenders, builders, and educators united by a single purpose — making India's digital economy safer. If you live and breathe security, we want to meet you.
Every line of code, every security assessment protects real people. Our work matters.
Conference budgets, certification support, and access to CyberShiksha premium for all employees.
Work with AI, threat intelligence, zero-trust architectures, and India's most complex security challenges.
Compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
Scope: This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through privaxa.in (the "Website"), our products (DPDP Saathi, PraharAI, CyberShiksha), and any communication you initiate with us. It is issued under Section 5 and Section 6 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") and governs how Privaxa Technologies Limited, as a Data Fiduciary, processes your personal data.
Privaxa Technologies Limited ("Privaxa", "we", "us", "our") is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, registered in Telangana, India. We are the Data Fiduciary responsible for the personal data processed through this Website.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registered Name | Privaxa Technologies Limited |
| Registered Address | Journalist Colony, Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana – 505301, India |
| Data Protection Officer | Akshay Kumar |
| DPO Contact | info@privaxa.in |
| Phone | +91 79977 00218 |
| Grievance Redressal | info@privaxa.in (response within 72 hours) |
Under Section 2(t) of the DPDP Act, "personal data" means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data. We collect the following categories:
| Category | Data Elements | Collection Point | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | First name, Last name | Contact form, Newsletter | Yes |
| Contact Data | Email address, Phone number | Contact form | Email: Yes / Phone: No |
| Professional Data | Organisation name, Job function interest | Contact form | No |
| Communication Data | Message content, enquiry details | Contact form | No |
| Technical Data | IP address (stored as irreversible SHA-256 hash only), browser type, page visited | Automatic (server logs) | Automatic |
| Preference Data | Newsletter subscription status, cookie consent choice | Newsletter form, Consent banner | No |
We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under the DPDP Act (financial information, health data, biometric data, official identifiers) through this Website.
In accordance with Section 6 of the DPDP Act, we are required to present a clear and plain-language notice before or at the time of collecting your personal data. Your consent must be free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous.
When you submit any form on this Website, the following notice applies:
CONSENT NOTICE — PRIVAXA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
By submitting this form, you freely and unambiguously consent to Privaxa Technologies Limited collecting and processing the personal data you provide (name, email, organisation, phone, message) for the specific purpose stated at the point of collection. You understand that:
(a) Your consent is voluntary and you may withdraw it at any time by emailing info@privaxa.in;
(b) Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing done before withdrawal;
(c) You have the right to access, correct, and erase your data;
(d) We will not process your data for any purpose beyond what is stated without obtaining fresh consent;
(e) This notice is issued under Section 5 and Section 6 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
| Form / Touchpoint | Data Collected | Specific Purpose | Consent Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Form | Name, Email, Organisation, Interest area, Message | Responding to your business enquiry; scheduling a product demo or consultation | Explicit — checkbox implied by form submission with consent notice |
| Newsletter Subscription | Name (optional), Email | Delivering weekly cyber intelligence updates, DPDP Act news, and Privaxa product updates | Explicit — separate opt-in action |
| Cookie Consent Banner | Consent preference only | Storing your cookie preference for 12 months | Explicit — Accept / Decline button |
| WhatsApp Redirect | No data stored by us; WhatsApp's own policy applies | Initiating a conversation via WhatsApp | Voluntary redirect — no data stored |
You may withdraw your consent at any time, as easily as you gave it, by:
We will action your withdrawal request within 72 hours. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
Under Section 4 of the DPDP Act, personal data may be processed only for a lawful purpose for which the Data Principal has given consent, or for a legitimate use specified under Section 7.
| Purpose | Legal Basis (DPDP Act) | Data Used | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responding to business enquiries and demos | Section 6 — Consent | Name, Email, Organisation, Message | 3 years |
| Delivering newsletter / cyber intelligence updates | Section 6 — Consent (opt-in) | Name, Email | Until unsubscribed |
| Website security & fraud prevention | Section 7(b) — Legitimate Use (legal obligation) | Hashed IP only | 90 days |
| Compliance with legal obligations (CERT-In, court orders) | Section 7(c) — Legal obligation under Indian law | As required by law | As mandated |
| Service improvement & analytics (aggregate, non-personal) | Section 7(d) — Legitimate Use | Aggregate page-view data only, no PII | 12 months |
We never use your personal data for: targeted advertising, profiling, sale to third parties, automated decision-making that produces legal effects, or any purpose not listed in the table above.
Your personal data is stored in MongoDB Atlas (AWS ap-south-1 — Mumbai region), ensuring data residency within India in compliance with applicable Indian laws.
Your data is stored and processed within India (AWS Mumbai). We do not transfer personal data outside India unless required by law or explicitly consented to by you. Any future cross-border transfers will comply with Section 16 of the DPDP Act and the Central Government's notified list of permitted countries.
In the event of a personal data breach, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India as required under Section 8(6) of the DPDP Act. Affected Data Principals will be informed without delay in accordance with the Board's prescribed format and timeline.
| Data Category | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 3 years from date of submission | Business necessity; legal disputes |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscribed + 30 days (purge cycle) | Consent-based |
| Server logs (hashed IP) | 90 days rolling | Security monitoring |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months | Regulatory accountability |
Upon expiry of the retention period, or upon a valid erasure request, personal data is permanently deleted from our database and backup systems within 30 days, in compliance with Section 8(7) of the DPDP Act.
Under Chapter III (Sections 11–14) of the DPDP Act, you have the following rights as a Data Principal:
Request a summary of personal data processed by us, the processing activities, identities of Data Processors and third parties with whom data is shared.
Request correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data, and erasure of data no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Lodge a grievance with our DPO. If unresolved within 30 days, escalate to the Data Protection Board of India at dpboard.gov.in.
Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity. Contact our DPO to register a nomination.
Withdraw consent at any time. Processing done before withdrawal remains lawful. We will stop further processing upon receipt of withdrawal request.
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on you. All decisions are human-reviewed.
Email info@privaxa.in with subject: "DPDP Rights Request – [Right Type] – [Your Name]". We will respond within 30 days. We may request proof of identity before processing your request.
In accordance with Section 9 of the DPDP Act, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children (individuals under 18 years of age) without verifiable parental consent. Our Website and services are directed at business professionals and organisations.
If we discover that personal data of a child has been collected without verified parental consent, we will immediately delete such data. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data about a child, please contact info@privaxa.in immediately.
We engage the following Data Processors (entities that process data on our behalf under binding agreements):
| Processor | Purpose | Data Shared | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Atlas (AWS) | Database hosting and storage | All submitted personal data | AWS ap-south-1 (Mumbai, India) |
| Hostinger (web hosting) | Website hosting and delivery | Web traffic (no personal data stored by host) | India / EU (varies by plan) |
We do not: sell personal data, share it with advertising networks, transfer it to data brokers, or disclose it to any third party except as listed above or as required by a court order or statutory authority under Indian law.
In the event of a legal obligation to disclose (e.g., CERT-In directive, court order, law enforcement), we will disclose only the minimum data required and, where legally permitted, will notify you prior to disclosure.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
privaxa_consent | Functional (Essential) | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| Session cookies | Functional (Essential) | Maintain session state for the web application | Session (deleted on browser close) |
You may accept or decline non-essential cookies via the consent banner shown on your first visit. You may also clear cookies at any time via your browser settings. Declining cookies will not affect your ability to use the Website.
In accordance with Section 13 of the DPDP Act, we have established the following grievance redressal process:
Under Section 8 of the DPDP Act, Privaxa Technologies Limited, as a Data Fiduciary, undertakes to:
Certain processing activities may be exempt from specific provisions of the DPDP Act under Section 17, including:
We will invoke exemptions only to the minimum extent necessary and will document each invocation.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or regulatory guidance. We will:
Continued use of the Website after notice of material changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy, where re-consent is not legally required.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana, India.