Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-01-2026

This Privacy Policy describes how GovX, the Governance and Political Consulting Unit of Bharat Innovation Lab, operated by BharatX Innovation Lab Private Limited (“GovX”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects personal data in connection with its services, platforms, tools, and engagements.

By accessing or engaging with GovX services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About GovX

GovX is a strategic governance and political consulting unit providing strategic communication, technology-enabled solutions, and grassroots mobilization support for electoral campaigns, political leadership, and governance initiatives.

Legal Entity: BharatX Innovation Lab Private Limited

Operating Units: Bharat Innovation Lab | GovX

Registered Office: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Contact Email: contact@bharatinnovationlab.com

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to:

• Political candidates, parties, and campaign teams
• Elected representatives and leadership offices
• Government and public institutions
• Volunteers, field workers, and coordinators
• Consultants, partners, and authorized users
• Visitors to GovX digital platforms and tools

This Policy does not apply to third-party platforms or services not controlled by GovX.

3. Categories of Data We Process

3.1 Personal and Professional Information

• Name, age (where required), gender (if lawfully collected)
• Phone number, email address
• Designation, constituency, organization, or role
• Volunteer or field-level identifiers

3.2 Political and Campaign-Related Data

• Constituency-level feedback and issue inputs
• Volunteer activity data and engagement logs
• Communication preferences and outreach responses
• Publicly available political information

GovX does not claim ownership over political or campaign data.

3.3 Technical and Usage Data

• IP address, device and browser details
• Login activity and access logs
• Platform usage analytics

4. Purpose of Data Processing

GovX processes data solely for lawful and authorized purposes, including:

• Campaign and governance strategy development
• Strategic communication and outreach planning
• Grassroots mobilization and volunteer coordination
• Governance diagnostics and citizen engagement analysis
• Platform security, auditing, and performance improvement
• Legal and regulatory compliance

Data is not processed for undisclosed or unrelated purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent provided by individuals (where applicable)
• Authorization from the engaging political or government entity
• Performance of contractual or consulting obligations
• Compliance with applicable laws and election regulations
• Legitimate interests related to governance and public affairs

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

GovX does not sell personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

• Authorized campaign or institutional stakeholders
• Bharat Innovation Lab internal teams bound by confidentiality
• Technology or service partners under strict contractual controls
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All sharing is limited, purpose-bound, and lawful.

7. Confidentiality and Political Sensitivity

GovX handles highly sensitive political and governance information.

We apply enhanced safeguards to:

• Prevent unauthorized disclosure
• Restrict access on a need-to-know basis
• Protect strategic and operational confidentiality

All personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations.

8. Data Retention

Personal and political data is retained only

• For the duration of the engagement
• As required by law, audit, or regulatory obligations

Data may be deleted, returned, or anonymized upon completion of the engagement, subject to contractual terms.

9. Data Security

GovX implements reasonable and appropriate:

• Administrative safeguards
• Technical security measures
• Organizational controls

However, no system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law and engagement structure, individuals may have the right to:

• Access personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
• Request deletion, subject to legal and contractual limits

Requests may be sent to contact@bharatinnovationlab.com.

11. Cookies and Tracking

GovX digital platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Enable functionality
• Improve user experience
• Monitor system performance

Users may control cookies through browser settings where applicable.

12. Cross-Border Data Processing

Where necessary, data may be processed or stored outside India, subject to:

• Applicable Indian law
• Reasonable data protection safeguards

13. Compliance with Election and Data Laws

GovX operates in alignment with:

• Indian data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Election Commission of India guidelines
• Applicable political and campaign regulations

Clients are responsible for lawful collection and authorization of data shared with GovX.

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Revised versions will be published with an updated effective date.

Continued engagement with GovX constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

15. Contact and Grievance Redressal

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests:

GovX – Bharat Innovation Lab

contact@bharatinnovationlab.com

New Delhi, Delhi, India