PRIVACY POLICY - Vikrant Bagwe

PRIVACY POLICY

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website.

Effective Date: May 11, 2026 Last Updated: May 11, 2026 Governed by Indian Law

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About This Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to the personal website of Vikrant Bagwe (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at https://vikrantbagwe.com/ (the “Website”). It describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Website immediately.

This Policy is applicable to all users of the Website, regardless of their location. It complies with applicable data protection laws in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and, where relevant, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information depending on how you interact with our Website:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you fill out the contact form on our Website or communicate with us by email, we may collect:

Full Name – to identify and address you appropriately.
Email Address – to respond to your inquiry.
Phone Number – if voluntarily provided, for follow-up communication.
Message Content – the subject matter and body of your inquiry or message.
Any other information you choose to include in your communication.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information is automatically collected by our servers and third-party analytics tools, including:

IP Address – used to understand geographic distribution and prevent fraud.
Browser Type & Version – to optimise the Website for your device.
Operating System – for compatibility purposes.
Referring URL – to understand how visitors arrive at our Website.
Pages Visited & Time Spent – to analyse user behaviour and improve content.
Date & Time of Visit – for security and analytics purposes.
Device Information – including screen resolution and device type.

2.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See Section 5 for detailed information on cookies and how to manage them.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identification numbers, biometric data, or health records through this Website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Respond to Enquiries

Information submitted via the contact form is used exclusively to respond to your enquiry, question, or request in a timely and relevant manner.

3.2 To Improve the Website

Automatically collected data (analytics) helps us understand how visitors use our Website, which pages are most popular, and where improvements can be made to user experience and content quality.

3.3 To Ensure Security

We use IP addresses and access logs to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorised access, or other potentially illegal actions.

3.4 To Communicate Business Information

If you have expressed interest in our ventures—including Akhand (Real Estate), TerraPHA, Terraquino, TerraBIOCHEM (Biotechnology), Techton Buildcons, or S P Bagwe Consultants—we may use your contact details to provide relevant updates, subject to your consent.

3.5 Legal Compliance

We may use or disclose your information where required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Sharing of Information

We value your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, such as:

Web hosting providers
Email and communication platforms
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
Website development and maintenance partners

These parties are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to lawful requests by public authorities, or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

4.3 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you of any such change and the choices available to you.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with any other third party with your explicit prior consent.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Website. We use the following types of cookies:

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and page navigation. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

5.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymised information about how visitors use the Website—such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors encounter error messages. We use this data solely to improve the Website. Tools include Google Analytics.

5.3 Functionality Cookies

These allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preference) to provide a personalised experience.

5.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website. To learn more about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. As there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to affiliated and partner websites, including:

These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or operations of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Contact form submissions – retained for up to 24 months from the date of submission, unless an ongoing business relationship warrants longer retention.
Analytics data – retained in anonymised or aggregated form and may be kept indefinitely.
Server logs – typically retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

When retention is no longer necessary, we will delete or anonymise your personal information securely.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our Website
Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
Use of reputable and secure third-party hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant authorities and, where required, the affected individuals in accordance with applicable law.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to:

Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Withdrawal of Consent – Where processing is based on consent, withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
Restriction – Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Objection – Object to our processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Grievance Redressal – Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@vikrantbagwe.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days, unless a longer period is permitted under applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information through our Website, please contact us immediately at contact@vikrantbagwe.com and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

Vikrant Bagwe

Email:

Website: https://vikrantbagwe.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrant-bagwe-7a2911361/

We are committed to resolving any complaints or disputes regarding your privacy in a fair and timely manner.

Vikrant Bagwe