Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

SB Connect – Community Business Network

Effective Date: [01/04/2026]

At SB Connect, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed responsibly, transparently, and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws of India.

1. Introduction

SB Connect (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a community business networking platform that connects businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members to collaborate, communicate, and grow their business networks.

By accessing or using SB Connect, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Full Name
  • Mobile Number
  • Email Address
  • Business Name
  • Business Category
  • Business Address
  • Profile Photograph
  • Location Information (where permitted)
  • Device Information
  • IP Address
  • Browser Information
  • Usage Statistics
  • Any information voluntarily submitted through forms, registrations, enquiries, or communications.

3. Purpose of Collecting Information

We collect your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your SB Connect account.
  • To facilitate business networking within the community.
  • To verify user identity.
  • To provide access to platform features.
  • To improve our services and user experience.
  • To communicate important updates and announcements.
  • To respond to enquiries and support requests.
  • To maintain platform security.
  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Consent

By submitting your personal information on SB Connect, you provide your consent for us to collect, process, store, and use your personal data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Where required by applicable law, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing already undertaken before such withdrawal, although it may limit your ability to use certain services.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

Your information may be shared only with:

  • Authorized employees.
  • Technology service providers.
  • Hosting providers.
  • Payment partners (if applicable).
  • Government authorities when legally required.
  • Law enforcement agencies where required by law.

All such disclosures shall be made only for lawful purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services.
  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
  • Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our agreements.

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized as required by applicable law.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request updating of your information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Request information regarding the processing of your personal data.
  • Lodge a grievance regarding the handling of your personal information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SB Connect may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality.
  • Remember user preferences.
  • Analyze website traffic.
  • Enhance user experience.
  • Maintain secure sessions.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, certain features of the platform may not function properly.

10. Third-Party Services

SB Connect may integrate with third-party services such as:

  • Payment gateways
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Cloud hosting services
  • Social media integrations

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage users to review them before providing personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

SB Connect is intended for individuals who are legally competent to enter into binding agreements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children except where permitted under applicable law and with any required consent.

12. International Data Transfers

Where required for providing our services, your information may be processed or stored using secure cloud infrastructure or service providers located outside India, subject to applicable legal requirements and appropriate safeguards.

13. Data Accuracy

Users are responsible for ensuring that the personal information submitted to SB Connect is accurate, complete, and up to date.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be published on this website along with the revised Effective Date. Continued use of SB Connect after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Grievance Redressal

If you have any concerns, questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact our designated Grievance Officer using the contact details provided on our website.

Where applicable, you may also exercise your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

16. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the contact details available on the SB Connect website.

17. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any other applicable laws and regulations.

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