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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 May 2026 · Compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

This Policy explains what personal data Collab Junction ("we", "us") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are a data fiduciary under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India).

1. Data we collect

Account data: name, email, phone, city, account type (creator or brand).
Profile data: username, bio, social handles, niches, follower range, languages, links.
Verification data: government-issued ID and/or business documents you upload for manual review.
Usage data: pages visited, listings posted, applications, and similar interactions for safety and product improvement.

2. How we use it

To operate the Platform, match creators with brands, manually verify identity and businesses, prevent fraud and abuse, respond to grievances, and comply with Indian law.

3. Legal basis

We process personal data based on your consent (provided at signup), to perform our contract with you, and to comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing

We do not sell personal data. Verification documents are accessible only to authorised admin staff. Profile data that you mark public is visible to other users. We may share data with service providers (e.g. cloud hosting, email) under appropriate confidentiality.

5. Retention

We retain account data while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter as required for safety, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. Verification documents are retained no longer than necessary for the verification decision and audit trail.

6. Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, update, and erase your personal data, to withdraw consent, and to nominate a person to exercise rights in the event of your death or incapacity. Contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We use industry-standard measures including encryption in transit, role-based access, and private storage for sensitive documents. No system is perfectly secure; please use a strong unique password.

8. Children

The Platform is not directed to users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Grievance Officer

In line with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021 and the DPDP Act, 2023:
Mr. Rohit Saini — Grievance Officer, Collab Junction
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Email: junctioncollab@gmail.com
Phone: +91 99309 83736
Response within 15 days as required by law.