Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how aprcssms.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal data in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

(Keep your existing section as-is — no change needed)

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you have given clear consent (e.g., marketing emails)
Contractual Necessity: To provide services you request
Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
Legitimate Interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement, provided your rights do not override these interests

3. Purpose Limitation & Data Minimization (DPDP Act Compliance)

In accordance with the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

We collect only such personal data that is necessary for the specified purpose
Data is processed only for lawful purposes communicated to you
We ensure data is accurate, complete, and up to date
We do not retain data longer than required

4. Consent Management

By using our Services, you provide free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
Withdrawal will not affect prior lawful processing

To withdraw consent, contact us at: info@pearldigitalworld.com

5. Your Rights (GDPR & DPDP Act)

You have the following rights:

Under GDPR:

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Under India DPDP Act, 2023:

Right to access information about personal data processing
Right to correction and erasure of personal data
Right to grievance redressal
Right to nominate another person to exercise rights in case of incapacity or death

To exercise your rights, email us at: info@pearldigitalworld.com

6. Data Protection Officer / Grievance Officer

As required under applicable laws, you may contact our designated officer:

Grievance Officer / Data Protection Contact
📧 Email: info@pearldigitalworld.com
📍 Address: Munsif Road, Chandausi, District Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – 244412, India

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as per applicable law.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country:

We ensure adequate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses (GDPR)
Transfers comply with approved jurisdictions under Indian law

8. Automated Decision-Making

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

If this changes, we will notify you and provide opt-out rights where required.

9. Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach:

We will notify affected users and authorities as required under GDPR and DPDP Act
Appropriate steps will be taken to mitigate risks

10. Children’s Data (Enhanced Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years.

Where required by law:

Parental/guardian consent will be obtained before processing children’s data

11. Third-Party Processors Compliance

All third-party service providers:

Are bound by data protection agreements
Process data only as per our instructions
Maintain appropriate security safeguards

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect:

Legal changes
Service improvements

Users will be notified where required under applicable laws.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, requests, or complaints:

📧 Email: info@pearldigitalworld.com
📍 Address: Munsif Road, Chandausi, District Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – 244412, India