Whizzo Textiles Private Limited (“Whizzo”) recognizes the importance of maintaining the privacy of the personal information provided by you and is dedicated to ensuring its protection. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) has been created in compliance with applicable data privacy laws to explain how Whizzo, through its website “whizzo.org,” collects, processes, and protects your personal information (as defined in data protection laws) when you visit our website to explore or apply for our products or services, or job opportunities.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this Policy, you may discontinue your access or use of the website.

We encourage you to read this Policy carefully before using our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Policy.

What kind of personal information we collect?

Personal information refers to details that enable Whizzo to identify you when you access our website.

When you are exploring products or services on our website and wish to contact us for further information or inquiries, we may collect your personal information such as your full name, email address, phone number and country which you enter into the data field of the website. 

If you are interested in joining Whizzo for job opportunities, we may request personal information including, but not limited to, your first and last name, email address, phone number, address, city, state, country and LinkedIn profile link and resume which may include your photograph, qualifications, professional experience, past employers’ details, date of birth, hobbies, and other relevant details which you enter into the data field of the website.

When you register on our website or would like to comment on our content, we may require you to provide us with certain Personal Information such as your name, email address, designation, company, country and telephone number, for one or more of the following purposes user ID creation, identifying you, contacting you and provide access to desirable content based on your preferences. While accessing certain sections of the Whizzo website such as Recruitment and Global Alumni Portal, you may also be required to provide additional Personal Information for Whizzo to process the corresponding request.

Automatically collected information

When you access or use our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, usage patterns, and interactions with our website. This information is collected through technologies like cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. The types of automatically collected information may include:

  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our services, such as your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.
  • Usage Information: Data related to your interactions with our website, including the pages you visit, time spent on our site, links clicked, and other actions performed during your visit.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and browsing activity. These technologies help us enhance your user experience and analyze trends.

You can control the collection of certain information through your browser settings or by opting out of cookies. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

For more details on how we use cookies and other tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

How do we use your personal information?

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:       

  • To respond to your inquiries regarding our products or services.
  • To contact you regarding job opportunities based on the resume you provide.
  • To enhance your experience and improve the functionality of our website or products.
  • To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or potential illegal activities on or through our website.
  • To provide technical support for the website or in connection with our product or services.
  • To conduct market research, surveys, and direct marketing activities.
  • To comply with any legal requirements imposed on us.

Disclosure of information to third parties

We do not share your personal information with any third party except for the following:

  • To third party service providers that assist us to provide you products or services or in performing other business functions on our behalf.
  • To third party service providers who assist us in job recruitment process such as background verification agencies.
  • To comply with the applicable law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (including law enforcement). We may also share your information to protect our rights, property, and safety, or the rights, property, and safety of others, including in connection with legal claims, fraud prevention, and similar activities.  
  • To third parties to whom we may choose to sell, transfer, or merge parts of our business or our assets. Alternatively, we may seek to acquire other businesses or merge with them. If a change happens to our business, then the new owners may use your personal information in the same way as set out in this Policy.
  • After procuring your consent, we may share your personal information with our marketing partners to send you promotional emails, newsletters, or offers about products or services we believe may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in these communications or by contacting us directly.

Access or use of website by Children

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If a parent or guardian believes that a minor has shared personal information with us without their consent, we encourage them to contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Policy. We will make reasonable efforts to address the situation and take appropriate action.

How long do we retain your personal information?

We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy and for the period required pursuant to applicable law, as amended from time to time. When we are no longer permitted by the applicable laws to store your personal information, we will remove it from our systems and records, and/or take necessary steps to anonymize your personal information so that you can no longer be identified. In the event a judicial or disciplinary action is initiated, your personal information may be stored until the end of such action, including any potential periods for appeal, and will then be deleted or archived as permitted by the applicable laws, as amended from time to time

Transfer of personal information outside India

Unless stated otherwise, we store and process your personal information in India. There may, however, be occasions when we need to transfer your personal information outside India for our business requirements. In such instances, we will use all reasonable endeavors to exercise the same level of care in handling the personal information as we do in India.

How do we store and secure your personal information?

We are committed to protecting your personal information and take all necessary technical and organizational measures to reduce the risks of unauthorized access, accidental loss, or damage to your personal information. This includes restricting access to your personal information to authorized personnel only, regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and storing your personal information on secure servers protected by industry-standard firewalls and other security technologies. While we make every effort to safeguard your information, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. If you have any concerns about the security of your personal information, please reach out to us using the contact details provided at the end of this Policy.

What rights do you have regarding your personal information?

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a summary of the personal information we hold about you and details on how it is being processed.
  • Right to Correct and Erase: You have the right to request corrections, updates, or completion of your personal information, as well as the right to request its erasure if you have previously consented to its processing. If you request erasure, we will make reasonable efforts to delete your personal information from our systems unless its retention is required for a specified purpose or by law.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw previously given consent to process your personal information.

To exercise any of your right mentioned in this Policy, please reach out to us using the contact details provided at the end of this Policy.

Links to third-party websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites or platforms not owned by us and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites that collect personal information.

International data privacy considerations

Our website is primarily operated in India, and the personal information we collect is governed by Indian data protection laws. However, if you are accessing our website from outside India, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, which may not offer the same level of data protection as the laws in your jurisdiction.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to India, and you acknowledge that your information may be subject to Indian data protection laws. If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific data privacy regulations (such as the European Union’s GDPR or California’s CCPA), you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. We encourage you to review our Policy in conjunction with any applicable local laws and regulations.

Amendments in the Policy

We may update or amend this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons by posting the revised version on our website. The updated Policy will take effect on the date it is published, and the changes will be binding upon you from that date. By continuing to use the website after these changes are posted, you accept and agree to the updated terms.

Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by and operated in accordance with the laws of India. If any of the parties wish to seek legal recourse, they may do so by using the courts of law in Bangalore, India.

Contact us

If you have any grievance regarding your personal information or wish to exercise any of your rights as mentioned in this Policy, you may reach out to us at info@whizzo.org