Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/01/2024

At IndiBuddy, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you register for an account or use our services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Travel Preferences and Details

You are in full control of your contact information. Before sharing your contact details with others on the platform, you will be explicitly requested to provide consent. We do not share your email address with the other party. We will share your phone number only when you agree to share it with another traveler.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The information we collect is used to:

  • Help you find suitable travel companions.
  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Communicate with you regarding your account and updates on our platform.

We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. Specifically, we use cookies for authentication purposes to maintain your login session and ensure a secure login experience. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our services and do not track your activity for marketing purposes. By using our platform, you agree to the use of these cookies. For more information, please refer to your browser's help section on managing cookies.

4. Data Sharing and Control

Your contact information will only be shared with other users of the platform with your explicit consent. You retain full control over which information is shared and who it is shared with. IndiBuddy is intended to assist NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) outside of India in connecting with each other. By using this platform, you are solely responsible for any communications and their repercussions.

5. User Responsibility

While IndiBuddy provides the platform for users to connect, you are solely responsible for any communications or interactions you have with others on the platform. We advise all users to exercise caution when sharing personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We adhere to industry-standard retention practices.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

GDPR: If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to transfer your data to another service.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict how we process your data.

CCPA: If you are a resident of California, you are entitled to certain protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect about you.
  • Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. IndiBuddy does not sell personal data.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal data we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through our platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@IndiBuddy.com