Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Hummand Bio ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our website (hummand.bio) and services, in compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, phone number, area of interest, and message when you submit inquiries.
  • Program Enrollment: Name, email address, payment information (processed by third-party payment providers), and program selections.
  • Communications: Email correspondence, feedback, and support requests.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality and optional performance cookies for analytics. See our Cookie Policy.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source, device type, browser type, and IP address (anonymized).

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Medical or health information (self-assessment quizzes are client-side only and never sent to our servers)
  • Sensitive personal data (e.g., caste, religion, sexual orientation, biometric data)
  • Data from third-party social media accounts (we do not use social logins)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data solely for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To respond to inquiries, process program enrollments, and deliver educational content.
  • Communication: To send program updates, educational resources, and respond to your questions.
  • Improvement: To analyze website usage (via anonymized analytics) and improve our content and user experience.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable Indian laws, regulations, and legal processes.

We do NOT:

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Use your data for targeted advertising
  • Share your information with external parties except as described below

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority in India.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred (you will be notified in advance).

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Storage Location: Data is stored on secure servers located in India or with reputable cloud providers complying with Indian data protection standards.
  • Security Measures: We use encryption (HTTPS), secure databases, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your data.
  • Retention Period: We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically 3-5 years for transactional data and indefinitely for program content access.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner or your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights Under Indian Law

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (may affect service delivery).
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge complaints with our Data Protection Officer or the Data Protection Board of India.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Hummand Bio, 2nd Floor, Example Plaza, 100 MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka.