- We collect only what you give us — name, email, phone when you use our contact forms
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to anyone
- We do not run advertising on our website — no ad trackers or ad networks
- All data is stored securely and only used to respond to your enquiry
- You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing us
- This site is operated by a DPIIT-recognised Indian startup — Indian law applies
Who we are
This Privacy Policy applies to HungryMinds Teklicious Private Limited ("HungryMinds Teklicious", "we", "us", or "our"), a company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Legal name | HungryMinds Teklicious Private Limited |
| CIN | U62099HR2024PTC126728 |
| DPIIT Recognition | DIPP224373 · Startup India |
| Registered office | House #298, Sector 12A, Panchkula, Haryana — 134112, India |
| Contact email | Contact@HungryMinds.Info |
| Website | https://www.hungryminds.info |
This policy governs personal data collected through our website hungryminds.info, our contact and career enquiry forms, and any communications you initiate with us.
Our products — including Nivyo.AI (wealth management platform, launching soon) will have its own dedicated privacy notices when they launch, as they involve financial data governed by SEBI, RBI, and Account Aggregator framework regulations.
What data we collect
2.1 Data you give us directly
When you use any of our contact forms (on the Get in Touch page or the Careers page), we collect the information you voluntarily provide:
| Data point | Required / Optional | Why we collect it |
|---|---|---|
| First name | Required | To address you correctly in our response |
| Last name | Required | To address you correctly in our response |
| Email address | Required | To respond to your enquiry |
| Phone / WhatsApp | Optional | To contact you via call or WhatsApp if you prefer |
| Organisation name | Optional | To understand your professional context |
| LinkedIn / Portfolio URL | Optional (Careers form) | To review your professional profile for hiring purposes |
| Enquiry type | Required | To route your message to the right team |
| Message / Profile description | Required | To understand and respond to your enquiry |
2.2 Data collected automatically
When you visit our website, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL (how you found our site)
- Date and time of visit
This technical data is collected for website security, performance monitoring, and understanding how visitors use our site. It is not used to identify individuals.
2.3 Data we do NOT collect
How we use your data
We use the personal data you provide for the following purposes only:
| Purpose | Legal basis (DPDP Act 2023) |
|---|---|
| Responding to your contact or investment enquiry | Consent (you submitted the form voluntarily) |
| Processing your careers application or profile | Consent (you submitted the careers form voluntarily) |
| Sending a confirmation or acknowledgement of your enquiry | Consent |
| Maintaining records of communications for legal and operational purposes | Legitimate interest |
| Improving our website and forms based on usage patterns | Legitimate interest (anonymised data only) |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making, profiling, or marketing campaigns. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Storage and security
4.1 Where your data is stored
Our website is hosted on servers operated by our hosting provider. Form submissions are processed and stored within our WordPress installation and may be transmitted to our team email (Contact@HungryMinds.Info or Careers@HungryMinds.Info) via encrypted email delivery.
We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure — we are an AWS Activate recipient. AWS maintains ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other security certifications.
4.2 How long we keep your data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact form enquiries (general, investment, partnership) | 24 months from date of submission |
| Careers form submissions | 12 months from date of submission, unless we enter into an active hiring process with you |
| Website analytics (anonymised) | 12 months |
| Email communications | 36 months or as required by law |
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
4.3 Security measures
We implement the following measures to protect your personal data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from this website (HTTPS)
- Password-protected access to form submission data
- Restricted access — only authorised team members can access submitted data
- Regular security reviews of our website infrastructure
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to make the site function correctly and to understand how visitors use it.
6.1 Types of cookies we use
| Cookie type | Purpose | Can you opt out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function — session management, security tokens for forms | No — these are necessary for the site to work |
| Analytics | Understanding which pages are visited and how visitors navigate the site (anonymised) | Yes — You can control analytics cookies through your browser settings. |
| Preference | Remembering your cookie consent choice | Not applicable |
6.2 Third-party cookies
Google Fonts loads fonts from Google's servers, which may set cookies or log your IP address. We do not use Facebook Pixel, advertising cookies, or any third-party tracking networks.
6.3 Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our contact forms. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Your rights
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Information Technology Act, 2000, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | What it means | How to exercise it |
|---|---|---|
| Right to access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you | Email Contact@HungryMinds.Info |
| Right to correction | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data | Email Contact@HungryMinds.Info |
| Right to erasure | Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations) | Email Contact@HungryMinds.Info |
| Right to withdraw consent | Withdraw consent for data processing at any time — this does not affect processing already done | Email Contact@HungryMinds.Info |
| Right to grievance redressal | Raise a complaint about how your data is handled | Email Contact@HungryMinds.Info — we respond within 30 days |
We will respond to all data rights requests within 30 days of receipt. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing a request.
Children's data
Our website and services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.
If you believe a child under 18 has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately at Contact@HungryMinds.Info and we will delete the data promptly.
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, processing of personal data of children requires verifiable parental consent. We do not engage in such processing on this website.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our services evolve, as new products (such as Nivyo.AI) launch, or as Indian data protection law changes.
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our website homepage for 30 days
- If the changes materially affect how we process your data, notify you by email if we have your contact details
Your continued use of our website after the effective date of a revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Previous versions of this policy are available on request by emailing Contact@HungryMinds.Info.
Contact us
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Panchkula, Haryana — 134112
India
Phone: +91 771 957 2075
Mon–Sat · 10 AM to 7 PM IST
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters related to data breaches or misuse, we will respond within 72 hours.