Introduction
This privacy policy (the "Privacy Policy") applies to your use of the website, the web application, along with all related services (as defined under the Samanyay "Terms & Conditions"). These are owned and offered by equijust solutions private limited, an Indian private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with its registered office in India ("samanyay", "Company", "We" "us"). This Privacy Policy forms part and parcel of the Terms & Conditions for the Services. This Privacy Policy is applicable to all users of the samanyay platform and its associated services ("You", "Your", "User", "subscriber"). By using Samanyay's Service (for example, when You register/ subscribe for a Service, use an Add-in, or communicate with us), You agree to our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this policy. Our site, web application and Add-in may contain links to other sites not owned or controlled by us i.e., third-parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage You to be aware when You leave Our sites or applications and to read the privacy policies of other sites that may collect and use Your data.
Definitions
When You access our Services, we may ask You to voluntarily provide us with certain information that personally identifies You. You hereby consent to the collection of such information by samanyay. We do not collect "Personal Information" without your consent. We may ask for the following:
- Name
- Contact details (such as Your email address and phone number)
- Demographic data (such as Your pin code)
- Information regarding Your usage of the Services
- Limited and anonymized financial information from payment transactions
- Information relating to your profession that you voluntarily provide
- Other information that You voluntarily choose to provide to us (such as feedback or survey responses)
We collect information about You and your use of our Service, such as the number of queries asked or documents processed, as well as technical information about the devices used to access our Services. If You send us personal correspondence, such as emails, we may collect and store such information.
Purpose of collection, storage, and processing of Your data
samanyay will only collect and process personal information where we have a lawful basis, including your explicit consent and our "legitimate interests" to provide you with our Services, in full compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and in alignment with international standards like the GDPR.
Verify your identity and administer your account
Prevent, detect, and investigate potentially prohibited or illegal activities, including fraud
Communicate with You concerning our Services, including updates and news
Process and respond to Your queries and support requests
Our Core Privacy Guarantee
- We do not sell, rent, or lease Your Personal Information or User Data to any Third Party
- We do not Train any AI or Models with Your Personal Information or User Data
- Our AI systems do not store, retain, or use Your User Data for any purpose other than to generate an immediate response to Your query
- We do not monitor, see, or use any of your User Data, including files and documents uploaded to the samanyay platform
- Your prompts (inputs) and completions (outputs) are not used to train or fine-tune any models
Sharing your Information
To provide our Services, we may disclose Personal Information to data processors such as IT service firms and analytics companies. We will make efforts to disclose an updated list of key entities engaged by Us. We use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to serve and store the data relevant to our platform. Access is restricted by state-of-the-art encryption and authentication practices. To ensure the smooth functioning of our business, samanyay selectively works with a few trusted Third Party partners and vendors. We only partner with those who maintain privacy guarantees equivalent to ours and that do not train on any user data.
Cloud Computing Services
Hosting, storage, and networking services (Google Cloud Platform)
AI Model Providers
Providing advanced Language Models via a secure API
Authentication Services
User authentication and account management
Payment Gateway
Secure processing of payments for subscriptions
Email & SMTP Services
For sending transactional and service-related emails
Cookie Policy
We use only essential cookies necessary for the core functionalities of our website, such as for security, network management, and accessibility. We do not use cookies for marketing or advertising. By using our website, you agree to the use of these essential cookies.
Your controls and choices
In line with the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the following rights regarding your data:
You have the right to access your Personal Information and request correction or amendment if it is inaccurate.
You can ask Us to correct inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information.
We retain Your Personal Information as long as necessary. You can request that We erase Your Personal Information and close Your account.
You may withdraw Your consent for data processing at any time by sending us an email. This may lead to the cancellation of your subscription.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@samanyay.com
Children's Privacy
The Samanyay platform is not designed for or directed at persons younger than 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or process any Personal Information from children.
Data Protection and Security Protocols
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. These include internal reviews of Our data collection, storage, and processing practices, and security measures, including appropriate encryption and access controls.
- Internal reviews of Our data collection, storage, and processing practices
- Security measures, including appropriate encryption
- Access controls to prevent unauthorized access
- Regular security audits and reviews
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time on Our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
User Terms and Conditions
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.
User Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to use the platform in compliance with all applicable Indian laws and regulations. You must not use the platform for any unlawful purpose.
Services
Samanyay provides a technology platform for legal research, document review, and other related functionalities. The Services are provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis.
Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in the content and documents you upload to the platform ("Your Content"). By using our Services, you grant samanyay a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, process, and transmit Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our Services, subject always to the data obfuscation and confidentiality principles outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer of Legal Advice
samanyay is a technology platform and does not provide legal advice. The information, summaries, and tools provided are for informational and research purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal counsel. You are solely responsible for your professional judgments and decisions.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, samanyay and its affiliates, officers, and employees will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of your use of the platform.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless samanyay from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the platform or your violation of these Terms.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Pune, India.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes, and your continued use of the platform after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.