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DPDP Act Compliance Notice
ToolingTrends.com (“Website”, “Platform”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), owned and operated by Maxx Business Media Private Limited, is committed to protecting the personal data of our users and complying with the applicable requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) (“DPDP Act”) and related rules, as amended from time to time.
This Notice explains how we collect, process, store, share, and protect your personal data when you use our Website and services.
1. Scope
This Notice applies to all personal data processed by ToolingTrends.com in connection with:
- Website visitors
- Registered users
- Business listing owners
- Employers and recruiters
- Job seekers
- Advertisers
- Sponsors
- Event organizers
- Newsletter subscribers
- Vendors and service providers
- Customer support interactions
It applies to personal data processed digitally or collected offline and subsequently digitized, where the DPDP Act applies.
2. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on the services you use, we may collect:
Identity Information
- Full Name
- Company Name
- Job Title
- Username
- Profile Photograph (optional)
Contact Information
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Office Address
- Business Address
Business Information
- Company Profile
- Business Category
- Products and Services
- Website URL
- Social Media Profiles
Recruitment Information — For Job Seekers
- Resume or CV
- Educational Qualifications
- Employment History
- Skills
- Certifications
- Portfolio Links
Recruitment Information — For Employers
- Company Information
- Recruiter Contact Details
- Job Listings
Payment Information
For paid services, we may collect billing-related information necessary to process transactions. Sensitive payment details (such as complete card information) are typically processed by secure third-party payment service providers and are not stored by ToolingTrends.com unless required by law.
Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Session Information
- Website Usage Data
- Cookie Information
3. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Publishing company profiles
- Operating the business directory
- Providing recruitment services
- Processing subscriptions and payments
- Delivering newsletters
- Responding to customer enquiries
- Improving Website functionality
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Maintaining platform security
- Fulfilling contractual obligations
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
- Sending promotional communications where permitted and in accordance with your preferences
4. Consent
Where required under applicable law, we seek your consent before collecting or processing your personal data.
By voluntarily providing your personal data or using our services, you consent to processing for the purposes described in this Notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Where consent is the basis for processing, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing already carried out before the withdrawal and may limit our ability to provide certain services.
5. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act
Subject to the DPDP Act and applicable legal requirements, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request updating of outdated information
- Request deletion of personal data when it is no longer required or where legally applicable
- Withdraw previously provided consent, where processing is based on consent
- Seek grievance redressal regarding our handling of your personal data
- Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in circumstances permitted by applicable law
We may request reasonable verification of identity before processing such requests.
6. Your Responsibilities
When using ToolingTrends.com, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Update your information when it changes
- Avoid submitting false or misleading information
- Respect the privacy rights of other users
- Ensure you have the authority to provide personal data relating to other individuals where necessary
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Unauthorized disclosure
- Alteration
- Loss
- Misuse
- Destruction
These measures may include:
- Secure hosting environments
- Encryption where appropriate
- Access controls
- Authentication mechanisms
- Regular security monitoring
- Secure backup procedures
While we take reasonable steps to protect personal data, no system can guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Fulfill contractual obligations
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
- Maintain business records where permitted or required by law
When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable law.
10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred or processed outside India, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable legal requirements and that appropriate safeguards are in place, where required.
11. Children's Personal Data
ToolingTrends.com is intended primarily for business and professional users.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children in violation of applicable law.
Where we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without the required authorization, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
13. Grievance Redressal
If you have concerns regarding our handling of your personal data, you may contact us using the details below.
We will acknowledge and respond to grievances within a reasonable period in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
If you remain dissatisfied, you may have the right to pursue remedies available under applicable law.
14. Grievance Officer
In accordance with applicable legal requirements, ToolingTrends.com may designate a Grievance Officer to handle privacy-related concerns.
Grievance Officer
Maxx Business Media Private Limited
Email: privacy@toolingtrends.com
Business Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Once appointed, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer will be published on this page.
15. Changes to This Notice
We may revise this DPDP Compliance Notice from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Applicable laws
- Government regulations
- Business operations
- Technology
- Privacy practices
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of ToolingTrends.com after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Notice.
16. Contact Us
For questions regarding this DPDP Compliance Notice or our privacy practices, please contact:
Maxx Business Media Private Limited
ToolingTrends.com
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: privacy@toolingtrends.com
Website: https://www.toolingtrends.com