Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes the policies and procedures on the collection, use, storage, disclosure and protection of your information when you use our website and/or our application (collectively, "Platform") made available by Parikshe (an initiative of SIFF Ventures Private Limited), having its registered office at Bangalore, Karnataka ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our").

This Policy constitutes a legal agreement between You ("User" or "Your"), as a user of the Platform, and the Company, as the owner/operator of the Platform.

By visiting/accessing/using the Platform, providing Your information and/or availing the Services (as defined in the Terms of Use) on the Platform, You expressly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Policy and agree to be governed by the laws of India, including but not limited to the laws applicable to data protection and privacy.

We are strongly committed to protecting the privacy of your information and providing a safe and secure experience. This Policy has been designed and developed to help you understand the following:

• The type of personal and non-personal information that is collected from You and the purposes of its collection
• The manner in which the information collected from You is used by Us
• How and to whom such information may be disclosed or shared
• The security measures and practices in place to protect Your personal information
• Your rights with respect to the information You share with Us

We collect and process the following categories of information when you use our Platform and/or Services:

We use the information collected from you for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery — To provide, maintain, and improve our Platform and Services, including personalized content and recommendations
• Account Management — To create, manage, and secure your Account on the Platform
• Communication — To send you service-related notifications, updates, promotional offers, and respond to your queries and support requests
• Payment Processing — To process your transactions and manage your subscriptions
• Analytics & Improvement — To analyze usage patterns, monitor platform performance, and continually improve our offerings
• Legal Compliance — To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Safety & Security — To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and other harmful activities
• Research & Development — To conduct research, testing, and product development to improve learning outcomes

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to any third party. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers — With third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements — When required by law, regulation, governmental request, court order, or legal process
• Business Transfers — In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of such a transaction
• Protection of Rights — To enforce our Terms of Use, protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, users, or the public
• With Your Consent — We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of your information and are restricted from using it for any purpose other than providing services to us.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure server infrastructure with firewall protection
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

We retain your personal information for as long as your Account is active, as needed to provide you Services, or as required by applicable laws. Upon termination or deactivation of your Account, we may retain your information for a reasonable period for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access — You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction — You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to Deletion — You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions
• Right to Withdraw Consent — You may withdraw your consent for processing of your personal information at any time
• Right to Data Portability — Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact Us section below.

We have adopted reasonable security practices and procedures as mandated under applicable laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and attacks
• Periodic reviews and updates of our security policies and practices
• Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every third-party website or service that you access through our Platform. This Policy applies solely to information collected by our Platform.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update this Policy at any time, without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Platform. We encourage you to periodically review this Policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Your continued use of the Platform and/or Services after any modifications to this Policy shall constitute your acceptance of such modifications.

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising under this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bangalore, Karnataka.

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, if you have any grievance relating to the processing of your information, you may contact our Grievance Officer:

The Grievance Officer shall address your concerns in accordance with the applicable laws within a reasonable timeframe, not exceeding 30 days from the date of receipt.

The following brands are owned and operated by SIFF Ventures Private Limited:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We shall respond to and address all reasonable concerns or inquiries in a reasonable amount of time.