1. Introduction
Buceit Digital, an operating brand of Buceit Ventures Private Limited ("Company", "We", "Our", or "Us"), is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Website"), engage with our B2B enterprise IT services, or apply for our corporate immersion initiatives such as the Buceit EDGE Program (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing the Website or using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data collected automatically when you interact with our digital platforms.
A. Information You Provide to Us
- B2B Client Data: Name, corporate email address, phone number, company name, job title, and project specifications submitted via our "Contact Us" forms or direct communications.
- EDGE Program Applicant Data: When you apply for the Buceit EDGE Program as a Technology or Business Associate, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, academic history, resume/CV, portfolio links, and responses provided during the Discovery Interview process.
- Financial & Onboarding Data: For EDGE Associates and Clients, we may collect billing information, GST details, and background verification (BGV) necessary for contract execution and compliance. (Note: Payment processing is handled by secure third-party gateways; we do not store full credit card numbers).
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device and Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, device information, and data regarding your interaction with our Website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent, links clicked) collected via Google Analytics or similar infrastructure tracking tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following legitimate business purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our enterprise IT services and dedicated engineering squads.
- EDGE Program Execution: To evaluate applications, conduct Discovery Interviews, allocate candidates to appropriate Associate tracks, and process Background Verifications (BGV) for corporate onboarding.
- Communication: To send administrative information, project updates, EDGE cohort announcements, billing notices, and responses to your inquiries.
- Marketing and Promotions: To send newsletters, industry insights, and promotional materials related to Buceit Digital (you may opt-out at any time).
- Security and Compliance: To monitor against fraudulent activity, ensure the security of our internal enterprise tools (Jira, GitHub, MS Teams), and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
Buceit Digital does not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., cloud hosting providers, payment processors, and BGV agencies). These parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Corporate Affiliates: We may share information within our corporate group, including Buceit Ventures Private Limited, for operational and administrative purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency), or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our clients, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, user data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and optimize performance. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Website may not function optimally.
6. Data Security
We implement robust, industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data (including encryption and secure server hosting), no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
- B2B Client Data: Retained for the duration of the active contract and subsequently as required by tax and corporate laws.
- EDGE Program Data: Retained for alumni networking, verifiable credential hosting (The Badge of EDGE), and future internal employment evaluations, unless you explicitly request deletion.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in India), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data held by us.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain legally permitted conditions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us (e.g., partner institutions or technology vendors). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer / Legal Team at:
- Operating Brand: Buceit Digital
- Parent Entity: Buceit Ventures Private Limited
- CIN: U74999KA2017PTC104263
- GSTIN: 29AAHCB3206H1ZU
- Registered Office: No. 102, Vaswani Golf Vista, Jacaranda Block, Challaghatta, Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560037
- Email: privacy@buceitdigital.com