JAGCART MEDIA LLP (“JAGCART”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of individuals who access or use our website and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains how JAGCART collects, uses, processes, stores, discloses and protects personal data in connection with YANTRASOURCE™, available at www.yantrasource.com (the “Site”).

1. ABOUT US

1.1

JAGCART MEDIA LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, having its registered office at:

301-C, 3rd Floor, Harmony Tower,

Netaji Subhash Road, Court Naka,

Thane (West), Maharashtra – 400 602, India

owns and operates YANTRASOURCE™ and the Site.

1.2

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, JAGCART may act as the Data Fiduciary in relation to personal data processed through the Site.

This Privacy Policy is intended to explain our practices with respect to personal data and is framed with reference to applicable Indian data protection and information technology laws, including, where applicable:

• the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”);
• the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”); and
• the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”), to the extent applicable.

Where applicable law is amended, replaced or supplemented by rules, regulations or notifications issued by the competent authorities, this Privacy Policy shall be interpreted accordingly.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

2.1 Personal Data

“Personal Data” means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data, as defined under applicable law.

2.2 Data Principal

“Data Principal” means the individual to whom the personal data relates.

2.3 Data Fiduciary

“Data Fiduciary” means the person who determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. For the purposes of the Site, this may include JAGCART.

2.4 Data Processor

“Data Processor” means any person who processes personal data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary.

2.5 Processing

“Processing” includes any wholly or partly automated operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organisation, storage, use, disclosure, sharing, alteration, retrieval or erasure.

2.6 Sensitive Personal Data or Information

Where the SPDI Rules apply, “Sensitive Personal Data or Information” includes categories specified under applicable law, such as passwords, financial information, health information, biometric information and other information classified as sensitive under the applicable legislation.

3. SCOPE AND ACCEPTANCE

3.1

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:

• the Site;
• registration and enquiry forms;
• subscriptions and transactions;
• communications with JAGCART;
• customer-support interactions;
• cookies and similar technologies; and
• other services or digital interfaces operated by JAGCART in connection with YANTRASOURCE™.

3.2

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Where applicable law requires consent for a particular processing activity, we will obtain such consent in accordance with applicable law.

3.3

You may discontinue use of the Site if you do not agree with this Privacy Policy. Certain features or services may not be available where the provision or processing of required personal data is necessary for those services.

4. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect the following categories of information:

CategoryExamplesSource / MethodIdentity & Contact InformationName, postal address, PIN code, email address, telephone/mobile numberRegistration forms, enquiry forms, communicationsAccount InformationUsername, account details and preferencesRegistration and account activityProfessional InformationOccupation, company, designation, industry and business-related informationRegistration, enquiry and business formsTransaction InformationSubscription details, order history, invoices and payment-related informationTransactions and checkoutTechnical InformationIP address, browser type, operating system, device information and language preferencesServer logs and technical systemsUsage InformationPages viewed, links accessed, session information, referring URL and interaction dataCookies, analytics and server logsCookie InformationCookie identifiers and preferencesCookies and similar technologiesBusiness / Tax InformationGSTIN, PAN, billing details and relevant business informationInvoicing, contractual or statutory requirementsFinancial InformationPayment-related information, where necessaryPayment processors and transaction systems

We seek to collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

4.1 Children's Data

The Site is not intentionally directed toward children under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us without appropriate authorisation, please contact us using the details provided in Section 14 so that we can take appropriate steps.

5. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We may process personal data for the following purposes, subject to applicable law:

PurposeApplicable BasisCreating and maintaining user accountsConsent, contract or permitted lawful useResponding to enquiriesConsent, contractual necessity or permitted lawful useProcessing orders and subscriptionsPerformance of a contract or steps requested before entering into a contractProviding customer supportContractual necessity or permitted lawful useSending service-related communicationsContractual necessity or permitted lawful useSending newsletters and promotional communicationsConsent, where required by applicable lawWebsite analytics and improvementConsent where required, or another lawful basis permitted by applicable lawFraud prevention and securityCompliance with law, security interests or other lawful purposesTaxation, accounting and invoicingCompliance with applicable legal obligationsResponding to government or law-enforcement requestsCompliance with applicable legal obligationsProtecting our legal rights and preventing misuseApplicable lawful purposes

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent in accordance with applicable law. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

6. HOW WE USE PERSONAL DATA

We may use personal data to:

1. Provide, operate, maintain and secure the Site.
2. Create and manage user accounts.
3. Process subscriptions, orders and other transactions.
4. Provide customer service and respond to enquiries.
5. Send order confirmations, account notifications and other service-related communications.
6. Send newsletters, event information and promotional communications where permitted and, where required, with your consent.
7. Improve website functionality, content, products and services.
8. Analyse website usage and user interactions.
9. Detect, investigate and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents and unauthorised activity.
10. Maintain business, accounting and tax records.
11. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders and lawful governmental requests.
12. Establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
13. Carry out other purposes that are disclosed to you at the time of collection or otherwise permitted by applicable law.

We do not intentionally process personal data for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes disclosed to you, except where permitted or required by applicable law.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

7.1

The Site may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage and similar technologies.

These technologies may be used to:

• remember user preferences;
• maintain sessions;
• improve website functionality;
• understand website traffic;
• analyse user behaviour;
• measure performance; and
• improve our services and content.

7.2

We may use both first-party cookies and, where applicable, third-party cookies provided by analytics, advertising, payment or other service providers.

7.3

Where consent is required for non-essential cookies, such cookies will be used only after obtaining the required consent through the applicable cookie-management mechanism.

7.4

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some features of the Site.

8. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

We may disclose or provide access to personal data to the following categories of recipients, where necessary and permitted by applicable law:

8.1 Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers for:

• website hosting;
• cloud infrastructure;
• payment processing;
• analytics;
• communications;
• customer support;
• logistics;
• security;
• technology services; and
• other business operations.

Such service providers may process personal data on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards.

8.2 Government and Law-Enforcement Authorities

We may disclose personal data where required or permitted by applicable law, including in response to:

• court orders;
• legal notices;
• summons;
• regulatory requirements;
• governmental requests; or
• lawful law-enforcement requirements.

8.3 Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets or transfer of business, personal data may be transferred to the relevant successor or acquiring entity, subject to applicable law and appropriate confidentiality and data-protection safeguards.

8.4 Other Disclosures

We may disclose information where necessary to:

• protect the rights, property or safety of JAGCART, our users or others;
• investigate suspected fraud or misuse;
• enforce contractual terms;
• prevent security incidents; or
• comply with applicable legal requirements.

9. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

Where personal data is processed or stored outside India, JAGCART will take appropriate measures as required under applicable Indian law.

Cross-border transfers will be undertaken in accordance with applicable legal requirements, governmental notifications, contractual safeguards and other mechanisms recognised under applicable law.

10. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• providing requested services;
• maintaining business and transaction records;
• complying with legal, tax and regulatory requirements;
• resolving disputes;
• preventing fraud and misuse; and
• enforcing contractual rights.

Different categories of information may have different retention periods.

When personal data is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable law and our internal retention procedures.

11. DATA SECURITY

JAGCART takes reasonable technical, organisational and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, loss or destruction.

Depending on the nature of the information and processing activity, security measures may include:

• encryption/TLS for data transmitted over networks;
• access controls and role-based permissions;
• secure hosting and network controls;
• authentication and account-security mechanisms;
• security monitoring;
• vulnerability assessments and security testing;
• backup and recovery procedures;
• employee and contractor confidentiality obligations; and
• incident-response procedures.

No electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while we take reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a personal data breach, we will take appropriate steps and provide notifications to relevant authorities and affected individuals where required by applicable law.

12. YOUR RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law and any relevant limitations, Data Principals may have rights relating to their personal data, including:

12.1 Right to Access Information

You may request information regarding the personal data being processed by us and other information to the extent required under applicable law.

12.2 Right to Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

12.3 Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of personal data where permitted by applicable law.

Deletion may be subject to legal, regulatory, contractual or legitimate record-retention requirements.

12.4 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent in accordance with applicable law.

Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before withdrawal.

12.5 Right to Grievance Redressal

You may raise a grievance concerning our processing of your personal data by contacting us using the details provided below.

12.6 Right to Nominate

Where applicable under the DPDP Act, you may nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.

13. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

Requests relating to personal data or privacy may be submitted to:

Grievance Officer / Privacy Contact

JAGCART MEDIA LLP

301-C, 3rd Floor, Harmony Tower,

Netaji Subhash Road, Court Naka,

Thane (West), Maharashtra – 400 602, India

Email: publisher@themachiningworld.com

To protect your personal data, we may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing a request.

We will respond to valid requests within the period prescribed by applicable law.

Where a request cannot be fulfilled, we may explain the applicable legal or operational reason, subject to applicable law.

14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, platforms, advertisements or services.

These third parties may have their own privacy policies and data-processing practices.

JAGCART does not control the privacy practices of independent third parties and is not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

We recommend reviewing the applicable privacy policy before providing personal data to any third-party website or service.

15. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND EMBEDDED CONTENT

Certain features of the Site may use third-party services, including analytics, payment, advertising, social-media, video, hosting or other technology providers.

Such providers may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable contractual arrangements.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain the appropriate consent before enabling such technologies.

16. DATA PROCESSORS

JAGCART may appoint third-party Data Processors to provide services on our behalf.

Such Data Processors may include providers of:

• cloud hosting;
• website infrastructure;
• payment processing;
• email delivery;
• analytics;
• customer relationship management;
• security services;
• communication services; and
• other technology or operational services.

We expect our Data Processors to process personal data only for authorised purposes and to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality safeguards.

17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

• changes in applicable law;
• regulatory requirements;
• changes to our services;
• changes to our data-processing practices; or
• improvements to our privacy and security practices.

When we make material changes, we may provide notice through the Site, email or another appropriate communication channel, where required by applicable law.

The “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy will indicate when the Policy was most recently revised.

18. CONTACT AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

If you have any questions, concerns, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our processing of personal data, please contact us at:

JAGCART MEDIA LLP

Registered Office:

301-C, 3rd Floor, Harmony Tower,

Netaji Subhash Road, Court Naka,

Thane (West), Maharashtra – 400 602, India

Email: publisher@themachiningworld.com

Subject: Privacy / Data Protection Request

We will review and address privacy-related complaints and requests in accordance with applicable law.

Where applicable, you may have the right to escalate an unresolved grievance to the relevant statutory authority, including the Data Protection Board of India, in accordance with applicable law.

19. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.

Any dispute concerning this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts and competent authorities having jurisdiction over the applicable matter, subject to applicable law.

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YANTRASOURCE™ is a trademark/brand associated with JAGCART MEDIA LLP.