Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

We collect personal data through the following channels:

a. Client Enquiry Form (/contact)

• Full name, organisation name, designation
• Email address and mobile number
• Nature of enquiry and description of requirement
• How you heard about us

b. Career Application Form (/careers)

• Full name, email address, mobile number, city of residence
• Qualifications, experience, area of expertise
• LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
• Resume (PDF document)
• Cover note (optional)

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Client enquiries: To respond to your advisory requirement, assess your needs, and initiate engagement discussions
• Career applications: To evaluate your candidacy for current or future positions at ValueChakra Advisory
• Internal records: To maintain records of enquiries and applications for administrative purposes
• Communication: To send acknowledgement emails and respond to your enquiry

3. Data Retention

• Client enquiries: Retained for 2 years from the date of submission
• Career applications: Retained for 2 years from the date of application
• Data may be retained longer if required by applicable law or to fulfil a legal obligation

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL database) hosted on cloud infrastructure with appropriate access controls, encryption at rest, and secure transmission (HTTPS/TLS). Resume files are stored in secure object storage with restricted access. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data may be accessed by:

• Authorised personnel within ValueChakra Advisory involved in responding to your enquiry or evaluating your application
• Technology service providers (Supabase, Vercel, Zoho) who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements
• Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

6. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023

In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right to access: Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal data and obtain a copy
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements
• Right to grievance redressal: Raise concerns or complaints about how your data is processed

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@value-chakra.com with the subject line “Data Privacy Request”. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

7. Cookies

This website uses minimal session-level cookies necessary for site functionality (e.g., form state). We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies beyond Vercel Analytics (which collects anonymised performance data without personal identifiers).

8. Contact

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.