Privacy Policy

Privacy policy

CFL > Privacy policy

DATE OF LATEST VERSION: 8^th March 2021
The website www.callforloans.com  (known as  “App”) are owned and operated by CALL FOR LOANS PRIVATE LIMITED (“CFL”) a company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and having its registered office at 136 B , TOWER B3, FIRST FLOOR, SPAZE IT-TECHPARK, SECTOR 49, SOHNA ROAD, GURGAON – HARYANA – 122001. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”), “we”, “our” and “us” shall mean CFL and “you” and “your” shall mean you as a User of the App (“User”), whether registered or not. The capitalized terms that are used in this Policy but not defined herein shall have the same meaning as defined in the Terms of Use Agreement. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) is incorporated into, and is subject to, the Terms and Conditions pertaining to the services provided by us (“Services”). This Privacy Policy sets out what information we collect and how and why we use it, when you access the App and create an account with us (“Account”). You are advised to read the Privacy Policy carefully before using this App. [To access or use the App, you are required to accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you signify that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy]. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice & such changes shall be effective immediately in accordance with Clause 10.
BY ACCEPTING THE PRIVACY POLICY, YOU EXPRESSLY CONSENT TO CFL’S COLLECTION, RETENTION, ANALYSIS, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
1. INFORMATION COLLECTED:
We will collect personal information of the User, as detailed further in this clause.. While some User information has to be mandatorily provided, others are optional and certain portions of the information will remain private ; We shall always let the User know which is which. Additional information may be gathered during subsequent use of the App by the User, whenever the User chooses to provide it.

• 1.1. Certain mandatory information will be collected at the time of registration on the App which is required to enable the User to login to the App and for us to: (i) verify the User’s identity; (ii) determine the User’s eligibility for taking loans using, inter alia, our proprietary technology and such additional rules that may be determined by: (a) us; (b) our banking partners; or (c) both (a) and (b); and (iii) safeguard against illegal activities like fraud, cheating, misappropriation, etc.
• 1.2. For providing Services we require certain information such as Name, date of birth, Mobile number, e-mail address, residential address, current address, company name, PAN, salary, etc. and certain information about your personal identity such as gender, age, etc. Further, we also collect and store your usernames, passwords, email addresses and other security related information that you use for our Sites in relation to our Services.
• 1.3. In order to use the facilities and Services available on the App, the User may be required, from time to time, to provide certain additional personal information after registration on the App, which information shall be collected only upon receiving the User’s express consent.
• 1.4. We may also automatically receive and collect certain anonymous information in standard usage logs through the web server, including mobile-identification information obtained from the equivalent of “cookies” sent to the App, including mobile network information, standard web log information, traffic to and from our App, tracking inside the App and any other available information, from:

1.4.1. an IP address, assigned to the device used by the User;
1.4.2. the domain server through which the User accesses the App and the functions and features therein; and
1.4.3. the type of device used by the User (“Device”).

• 1.5. The User may choose to provide us with access to certain personal information stored by third parties like social networking sites (e.g. Facebook and Twitter). We will have access to such information to the extent allowed by the User’s privacy settings on that site and the User’s specific authorization. In the event the User associates a User account managed by us with an account maintained with any third party to enable us to access certain information maintained in such third party managed accounts, the User agrees that we may collect, store and use such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
• 1.6. After obtaining the User’s specific consent to allow the App to access the User’s SMS inbox, we may collect relevant information from text messages (SMS) received by the Users from providers of services and/or products (including but not limited to retail outlets, financial institutions, mobile carriers and utility companies), that will enable us to provide better access to financial services and products to the Users. We will only access business messages that originate from alphanumeric senders.
• 1.7. In order to enhance our ability to provide valuable Services and experiences to the User, we may: (i) automatically receive, collect and analyse your location information which may be accessed through a variety of methods including, inter alia, GPS, IP address, and cell tower location; and (ii) collect information pertaining to your Device and your usage thereof, including, inter alia, the names of the other applications on your mobile Device and how you use them, information about your Device, and information about your use of features or functions on your Device.
• 1.8. We may collect information with your consent from your mobile device like device location, device information (including storage, model, installed apps, WiFi, mobile network) transactional and promotional SMS, communication information including contacts to provide customized offerings.

2. METHOD AND MANNER OF USE OF INFORMATION:

• 2.1. When the User registers with the App, we will use the information supplied by the User to access credit information from credit bureaus, with user consent, and identity verification services to facilitate banks and other financial institutions to evaluate the User’s loan request in the context of the User’s complete financial situation.
• 2.2. We will also use the User information to enable activities and transactions that need to occur during the process of lending, such as:

2.2.1. Generating and maintaining User profiles on the App;
2.2.2. Provide personalized features;
2.2.3. Aiding financial services organizations to provide better Services;
2.2.4. Facilitating collection activities as needed;
2.2.5. Maintaining regular communications with the User concerning transactions the User initiates, such as requesting information or assistance, submitting a loan request, making payments, transferring funds, etc.
2.2.6. Modifying the App from time to time to cater to the User’s interests;
2.2.7. Providing the App and the functions and features therein, efficiently;
2.2.8. Preserve social history as governed by existing law or policy.

• 2.3. You acknowledge that if we determine that any information you have provided or uploaded violates the terms of this Privacy Policy, we have the right, in our absolute discretion, to delete or destroy such information without incurring any liability to You.
• 2.4. you acknowledge that you are licensing us to use, modify, display, distribute and create new material from the information you provide through the App to render certain Services on the App. By providing such information, you automatically agree, or promise that the owner of such information has expressly agreed to allow or license, as the case may be, us to use the information in the manner set out in this Privacy Policy, without the payment of any fees. We may, to the extent permitted by law, also use, license, reproduce, distribute disclose, and aggregate, non-personally identifiable information that is derived through your use of the App and you hereby provide consent for the same.

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

• 3.1. We will not use User information for any purpose other than in connection with the App. You understand that in order to provide the Services, wewill share the User information withthird parties who are providing the loans / credits availed through the App and you agree to such User information being shared. CFL will not rent, sell or share User information and will not disclose any of the User’s personally identifiable information to third parties or affiliates, unless:

3.1.1. it is in connection with disclosure to financial institutions and banks, in which case, the User hereby gives his express permission;
3.1.2. it is in connection with the Services being rendered through the App;
3.1.3. it is to help investigate, prevent or take action regarding unlawful and illegal activities; suspected fraud, potential threat to the safety or security of any person, violations of ourTerms& Conditions, or as defence against legal claims;
3.1.4. it is a case of special circumstances such as compliance with court orders, requests/order, notices from legal authorities or law enforcement agencies compel us to make such disclosure;
3.1.5. it forms part of the information we shares with advertisers on an aggregate basis;
3.1.6. it improves personalization, analysis and for offering new products/Services;and
3.1.7. it is required under an arrangement between usand the third party for product enhancement, analysis, risk and security purposes, communication purpose, etc.

• 3.2. If all or some of the business, stock or assets of CFL are acquired or merged with another business entity, we will share all or some of your information with the acquiring / merged entity to continue to provide the service to you.
• 3.3. If you decline to submit information to us, then we will unfortunately not be in a position to provide the service to you.

4. SERVICE PROVIDERS

• 4.1. We may employ third-party service providers and individuals due to the following reasons:

4.1.1. To facilitate our Service;
4.1.2. To provide the Service on our behalf;
4.1.3. To perform Service-related services; or
4.1.4. To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

• 4.2. You acknowledge that the third-party service provider/agent/agencies will have access to your Personal Information on a need basis to assist us in rendering service, and the service providers are restricted from using the same for any other reason. The third-party service providers are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

5. YOUR RIGHTS & PREFERENCES AS A DATA SUBJECT IN INDIA

• 5.1. This Policy is intended for Users within the territory of India and govern your rights as per applicable law within the territory of India. However, in the event you fall under a jurisdiction outside the purview of Indian law, CFL will not be liable for any claim, action and/or right initiated/exercised by you as per the extant laws of that jurisdiction. Therefore, we request you to kindly use the App accordingly.

6. DATA RETENTION:

• 6.1. We take reasonable steps to ensure that information about you is available only for so long as is necessary for the purpose for which it is processed, or longer if required under any contract, by applicable law, or for statistical purposes, subject to appropriate safeguards.

7. INFORMATION SECURITY

• 7.1. The information provided by the User is stored in access controlled facilities with restricted access. User Information transmitted over the internet is protected through the use of encryption, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or equivalent protocols.
• 7.2. If a password is used to help protect User accounts and account information, it is the responsibility of the User to keep the password confidential. You have to ensure that you always log out, before sharing the device with a third party and it is advised that the User utilizes a service to protect access to the User’s Device.
• 7.3. We shall use generally accepted industry standards to protect the User information submitted to Us, both during transmission and upon receipt. However, please be advised that, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, even though we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect User information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security and your use of the App is at your sole risk and discretion. We also cannot warrant that such User information may not be misused in the event our safeguards and protocols are breached by a malicious third-party. Further, we are not liable to nor can we fully control the actions of other users with whom you may choose to share your information.
• 7.4. The collection, usage, and sharing of User information by usshall be in compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and other applicable laws.
• 7.5. If any security breach comes to our knowledge, then we may take all steps required to protect misuse of such information and may attempt to notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate steps.

8. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING USER NAME FROM THE RECORDS

• 8.1. If and when a User is desirous of having his/her name and other details removed from the records of CFL, immediately upon receiving the User’s written request to that effect we shall, subject to the terms hereof, remove and/delete all such information.
• 8.2. If the User no longer wishes to receive notifications about our Services, The User may change his/her notification preferences by contacting us at sales@localhost. We reserve the right to close the User account if the User opts out of receiving certain crucial notices that are required to perform the Services through the App. The User may not opt-out of receiving notifications about due or past due amounts that the User owes CFL or any other collections efforts.

9. PROCEDURE FOR CORRECTING INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION

• The User may correct or update any information online. In the event of loss of access details the User may retrieve the same or receive new access details by sending an e-mail to: sales@localhost

10. PRIVACY POLICY UPDATES

• 10.1. We reserve the right to change or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting on this App. Your access and use of the App following any such change constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by these Privacy Policy, as updated or modified. For this reason, we encourage you to review these Privacy Policy each time you access and use the App.

11. GRIEVANCE OFFICER

• 11.1. In accordance with Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made there under, the name and contact details of our Grievance Officer are provided below:

NAME:	Anurag Mittal
Address:	136 B , TOWER B3, FIRST FLOOR, SPAZE IT-TECHPARK, SECTOR 49, SOHNA ROAD, GURGAON – HARYANA – 122001
TEL:	+91-9999102900
EMAIL:	Sales@localhost