Effective Date: June 2026

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

ILLUME Intelligence Private Limited ("we", "our", "us") operates The DPDP Act Assessment Platform (thedpdpact.co.in) ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you access or use our Platform.

We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in full compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, the Information Technology Act 2000, and applicable MeitY Guidelines.

Contents

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how ILLUME Intelligence Private Limited collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data through the Platform.

By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable law.

2. Data Fiduciary — Who We Are

ILLUME Intelligence Private Limited is the Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act 2023 for the personal data collected through the Platform.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the data necessary to operate the Platform, provide assessments, and communicate with you.

Registration Data

Assessment Data

Technical Data

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only for lawful purposes related to the delivery of the Platform and compliance with legal obligations.

Service Delivery

To provide gap assessments, compliance reports, and supporting Platform services.

Platform Improvement

To analyse aggregated usage data and enhance the Platform over time.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful government requests.

Communication

To respond to inquiries and deliver assessment-related notifications.

5. How We Use Your Assessment Data

Your assessment data is used to generate reports and recommendations, and to support the Platform’s functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data only in limited circumstances.

Service Providers

Trusted vendors that support Platform operations, such as hosting and email delivery.

Legal Requirements

When required by applicable law, court order, or regulatory authority.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition or restructuring, with equivalent protections.

With Your Consent

For any other purpose only with your explicit, prior, and informed consent.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Data is stored in India. If any processing occurs outside India, we will ensure it is conducted under appropriate safeguards permitted by the DPDP Act 2023.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to make the Platform work and to understand usage patterns.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings; disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

10. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Contact mail@illume.in to exercise your rights. We will respond within the timelines prescribed under the DPDP Act 2023.

11. Data Security

We maintain technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

12. Children's Data

The Platform is intended for professionals and organisations. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

13. Grievance Officer

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your grievance to the Data Protection Board of India once constituted.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the Platform, our practices, or applicable law. We will update the effective date and notify users when changes are material.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and the Information Technology Act 2000. Disputes will be subject to the courts in Kerala, India.

16. Contact Us

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and transparently.