Effective Date: April 28, 2025
Welcome to Elite Defender Corporation (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website elitedefender.in. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring that it is processed in compliance with applicable laws, including:
- The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
- The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (India)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for users in the EU)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for data protection and security
This Privacy Policy provides you with detailed information on how we handle your personal data, including the types of data we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding your information. We value your trust and are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security. Please read through this policy carefully to understand how we process your personal data.
Definitions
- Company: Refers to Elite Defender Security operating through elitedefender.in.
- Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
- Cookies: Small files placed on your device to track website usage and enhance your experience.
- Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information, including:
- Personal Data: Name, address, email address, phone number, government-issued identification, education records, and other details voluntarily provided.
- Usage Data: Device information, IP address, browser details, and website interaction patterns.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Data that helps us remember user preferences, improve functionality, and display relevant advertisements.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- Providing and maintaining services.
- Managing user accounts and verification requests.
- Improving website performance and user experience.
- Communicating updates, offers, and important information.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Preventing fraud and maintaining security.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your explicit consent.
- Performance of a contract with you.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Our legitimate business interests.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services.
- Government and law enforcement agencies when legally required.
- Third parties in the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale.
We ensure that any third-party partners follow adequate data protection standards.
Data Security
We use robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption for secure transmission.
- Firewall and network security measures.
- Regular audits and security assessments.
- Data access restrictions and staff training.
While we strive for the highest standards of security (inspired by ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800-53), no system can be 100% secure. Users are encouraged to maintain strong passwords and remain vigilant.
Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to the processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
- Restrict how we process your data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@elitedefender.in.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Personalize your experience.
- Analyze website traffic.
- Serve targeted advertisements, including through Google Ads.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect your website experience.
Advertising and Analytics
We use third-party advertising services, including Google Ads, to display personalized advertisements on our website. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across various websites and services. This allows them to provide targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
We also use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve the performance and functionality of our services. These analytics services collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and referring/exit pages. This information helps us enhance your experience on our website by optimizing content and performance.
The information collected by these third-party services is generally anonymous, but may be linked to your personal data if you have an account with us or if you have provided us with consent to track your activities for advertising or analytics purposes. You can control the use of cookies and tracking technologies by adjusting your browser settings or by using available opt-out tools.
Google Ads
Google may collect and process information about your online activity through the use of cookies to provide you with relevant advertisements tailored to your interests. If you do not wish to have your information used for personalized advertising, you can visit the Google Ad Settings page to manage your ad preferences. Additionally, Google offers the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to help users control the data collected by Google Analytics.
Data Retention
The data collected for advertising and analytics purposes is retained for a period of time determined by the respective third-party service providers. We do not retain personally identifiable information from advertising or analytics activities beyond what is necessary for our operational purposes.
We ensure that the use of advertising and analytics services complies with the applicable laws, including data protection regulations, and that your privacy is respected.
Data Breach Notification
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement stringent measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, in the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal data, we will promptly notify you in accordance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for users in the EU).
If a data breach occurs that may affect your personal data, we will take the following steps:
- Notification: We will notify you as soon as reasonably possible, outlining the nature of the breach, the types of data involved, and any potential consequences.
- Investigation and Containment: We will investigate the breach to understand its scope and impact. We will take appropriate steps to contain and mitigate any potential harm caused by the breach, such as securing affected systems and data.
- Recommendations for Protection: We will provide you with guidance on how to protect yourself from potential misuse of your information, such as changing passwords, monitoring accounts, or other appropriate steps.
- Regulatory Notification: In cases where the breach may pose a significant risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify the relevant data protection authorities, as required by the GDPR and Indian laws.
- Ongoing Communication: We will keep you updated with any further developments regarding the breach, including any additional actions we are taking to prevent future incidents.
We also maintain an incident response plan in line with NIST guidelines to quickly address and manage any data breaches. If you have any concerns regarding the security of your personal data, please contact us immediately.
- Notify affected individuals without undue delay.
- Inform relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, contractual, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention period depends on the nature of the data and the purposes for which it was processed. When your personal data is no longer necessary for these purposes, or when you withdraw your consent where applicable, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize your information in accordance with applicable laws and recognized best practices, such as secure deletion standards defined by NIST SP 800-88 and the Indian IT Act guidelines.
We also periodically review the data we hold to ensure that we are not keeping it longer than permitted. Certain data may need to be retained for longer periods if required by law enforcement obligations, audit purposes, dispute resolution, or to enforce our agreements.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is especially important to us. Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal information from anyone under 18 years of age without verified parental or guardian consent, as required by applicable laws including the Indian IT Rules and international standards like COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) and GDPR Article 8.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records. Parents or legal guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal data may contact us directly to request deletion.
We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s internet usage and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through any of our websites or services without parental permission.
International Users
Our services are operated from India, and the data we collect is governed by Indian data protection laws, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its associated rules. If you are accessing our website or services from a location outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our servers or third-party service providers are located.
By using our services or submitting your information to us, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in India and other countries, where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, applicable legal requirements, and recognized standards such as GDPR for international users wherever applicable.
If you are a resident of a country outside India and wish to exercise your data rights under your local laws, you may contact us, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your requests in compliance with applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Whenever we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the Privacy Policy to indicate the most recent version. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we are protecting your data and respecting your privacy.
In the event of significant changes that materially affect the way we collect, use, or share your personal data, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as email notification or a banner on our website). We will also seek your consent, where required by law, for the new processing activities.
By continuing to use our services after any such changes, you agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the updated Privacy Policy, you have the right to stop using our services and request that your personal data be deleted, as detailed in the “Your Data Protection Rights” section.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes, claims, or disagreements arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy, or your use of our services, shall be resolved through amicable negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached through such discussions, the dispute will be referred to arbitration.
The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the laws of India, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and shall take place in the city of [Your City, e.g., New Delhi]. The arbitration proceedings shall be in English, and the decision of the arbitrator will be binding on both parties.
Alternatively, you may choose to submit your dispute to a competent court of law in India. By using our services, you agree that the exclusive jurisdiction for any legal claims or disputes shall be in the appropriate courts in India.
We are committed to resolving your concerns and will do so in a fair and transparent manner, adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@elitedefender.in
- Phone: +91-7317688214, 9459894596
- Address: Elite Defender Corporation, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India