Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Preconsultify (“we”, “our”, “us”) is the Data Fiduciary for the personal data you share through the Preconsultify platform and website (preconsultify.com).

2. What we collect

• Account details: name, work email, phone, company name and role.
• Engagement details: challenge description, company context, engagement preferences, budget.
• Consultant profile data: CV, case studies, references, domain and industry selections, identity documents (for verification only).
• Communication records: messages exchanged via the Platform during matching and engagement.

3. Cookies and Tracking (Cookie Policy)

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the Platform functions correctly and to analyze traffic.

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and CSRF protection. You cannot opt out of these if you use the Platform.
• Analytics Cookies: Anonymous cookies that help us understand page usage. No personal identifiers are stored.

We do not currently set marketing or advertising cookies. You can disable analytics cookies in your browser settings.

4. Why we collect it

To match clients with consultants, to operate the Platform (invoicing, payments, contracts), to verify consultant credentials, to improve the service, and to comply with legal obligations including GST and tax regulations.

5. Lawful basis

We process personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of our contract with you, and our legitimate interests in operating the Platform. In each case we operate strictly within the bounds of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information Rules, 2011.

6. How long we keep it

Account and engagement data are retained for as long as your account is active, plus the period required for legal, tax, and accounting compliance in India. Identity verification documents are retained only for the duration required by the verification process and then securely destroyed.

7. Who we share it with

We share data with: the counterparty in a matched engagement (limited to what is necessary for matching and delivery), payment processors, verification partners (e.g., DigiLocker), and our hosting and infrastructure providers. We do not sell personal data.

8. Your rights (Data Principals)

Under the DPDP Act, 2023 you (as a Data Principal) have the right to access, correction, erasure, and grievance redressal. You may exercise these rights by writing to privacy@preconsultify.com.

9. Security

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Access inside Preconsultify is role-based and audited. We review our security practices at least annually in compliance with Indian IT standards.

10. Grievance officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the DPDP Act, 2023, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

Email: grievance@preconsultify.com
Post: City Of Dreams, 29 F, Zirakpur, Punjab 140603, India.

We will acknowledge your grievance within 24 hours and dispose of such grievance within 30 days from the date of receipt, in line with statutory timelines.

11. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified by email at least 15 days before they take effect.