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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-01-2026

This Privacy Policy explains how BharatX Innovation Lab Private Limited, operating as Bharat Innovation Lab (“BIL”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects personal data when you interact with our website, platforms, services, research, or engagements.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About Bharat Innovation Lab

Legal Entity: BharatX Innovation Lab Private Limited

Operating Name: Bharat Innovation Lab

Registered Office: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Email: contact@bharatinnovationlab.com

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website
  • Clients, partners, consultants, and collaborators
  • Government and institutional stakeholders
  • Individuals participating in research, pilots, or programs
  • Users interacting with our digital platforms or communication channels

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our platforms.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, designation, organization
  • Email address, phone number
  • Professional or institutional details
  • Information shared via forms, emails, or meetings

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and usage data
  • Log files and analytics data

3.3 Project, Research, or Engagement Data

  • Feedback, survey responses, or participation inputs
  • Program-related or governance data (as authorized)

We do not knowingly collect personal data of children unless explicitly required and lawfully permitted for a specific engagement.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing and improving our services
  • Conducting research, analysis, and reporting
  • Managing engagements, communications, and partnerships
  • Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements
  • Internal governance, security, and record-keeping

Data is processed only for lawful, specific, and legitimate purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (where required)
  • Performance of a contract or engagement
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests related to governance, research, and service delivery

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data with:

  • Government or institutional clients (as part of authorized engagements)
  • Service providers and technology partners under confidentiality obligations
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All disclosures are limited to what is necessary and lawful.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes stated in this Policy
  • Comply with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations

Data is securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss, misuse, or alteration
  • Accidental or unlawful disclosure

While we strive to protect data, no system can be completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or updating of data
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Request deletion of data, subject to legal limitations

Requests may be sent to contact@bharatinnovationlab.com.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve functionality and user experience
  • Understand website usage patterns

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. Cross-Border Data Transfers

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

  • Applicable laws
  • Adequate data protection safeguards

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Revised versions will be posted with an updated effective date.

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact and Grievance Redressal

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:

Bharat Innovation Lab

contact@bharatinnovationlab.com

New Delhi, Delhi, India