Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• Business Name
• Business Address
• Business Category
• Website URL
• Social Media Links
• Any information submitted through contact forms, business listing forms, or inquiry forms.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Operating System
• Pages Visited
• Date and Time of Visit
• Referring Website
• Approximate Location
• Website Usage Statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide and manage business listings.
• Display business information submitted by business owners.
• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Verify business information where appropriate.
• Communicate updates regarding our services.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activities.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Business Listings

Business information submitted for listing on Ahmedabad Business Setu may be displayed publicly, including:

• Business Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address (if provided for public display)
• Website
• Social Media Links
• Business Description
• Business Images
• Working Hours
• Maps and Location

Please ensure that you have the right to provide any information you submit for publication.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance.
• Remember user preferences.
• Analyze visitor traffic.
• Enhance user experience.
• Support website functionality.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

5. Google Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session duration.

We may also integrate services such as:

• Google Maps
• WhatsApp
• Social Media Platforms
• Payment Service Providers (if applicable)
• Other trusted third-party tools necessary for operating the website

Each third-party service has its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following situations:

• With your consent.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To protect our legal rights.
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website.
• To prevent fraud or security threats.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information.
• Keeping submitted information up to date.
• Protecting their account credentials (if applicable).
• Verifying businesses before entering into any transaction.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including business websites, WhatsApp links, Google Maps, and social media pages.

We do not control or assume responsibility for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Children's Privacy

Ahmedabad Business Setu is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services.
• Maintain business listings.
• Resolve disputes.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it where reasonably practicable.

12. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address below.

13. Disclaimer Regarding Business Transactions

Ahmedabad Business Setu is a business listing and promotional platform only.

We do not own, operate, endorse, or control the businesses listed on our website.

Any communication, purchase, payment, booking, agreement, or transaction between users and listed businesses is solely between those parties.

Users are strongly advised to verify business credentials, products, services, pricing, licenses, reviews, and other relevant information before making any payment or entering into any agreement.

For more information about our limitations of liability, please refer to our Disclaimer page.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: ahmedabadbusinesssetu@gmail.com