Introduction

9Teen Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Educational qualifications (for internship applicants)
• Payment information (for service purchases)
• Resume/CV (for job/internship applications)

Automatically Collected Data

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process internship applications
• To notify you about changes to our services
• To allow you to participate in interactive features
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis for improving our website
• To monitor usage and detect technical issues
• To comply with Indian legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

With Service Providers

We may share your data with third-party vendors who perform services for us (payment processors, hosting providers, etc.), under strict confidentiality agreements.

For Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred, with notice to you.

With Affiliates

We may share information with our affiliates, who will comply with this policy.

With Your Consent

We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

For Legal Compliance

We may disclose data if required by Indian law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits
• Access controls to personal data
• Secure storage with encryption

However, no Internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under Indian laws and upcoming DPDPA, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You can request copies of your personal data we hold.

Right to Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.

Right to Grievance Redressal

You may contact our Grievance Officer (details below) for any privacy concerns.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Grievance Officer (as required by IT Act 2000)

Name: Mr. Kunal Pardhi
Email: info@9teeninitiative.com
Phone: +91 9284677667
Address: Flat-79, Pardhi Building, Zalutola, Gangazari Road, Gondia, Maharashtra - 441614

For general privacy inquiries: privacy@technova.com