Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13/10/2025

Last Updated: 13/10/2025

1. Introduction

Software Quality Center Pvt. Ltd. (“SQC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data of individuals who:

  • Visit our website

  • Engage with us as clients, partners, vendors, or contractors

  • Otherwise provide personal data in connection with our business operations in India

This policy is designed in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), and related principles of data protection.

By accessing our website or providing personal data to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable legal rights.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Personal Data: Any data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  • Sensitive Personal Data: Personal data requiring higher protection under Indian law (such as financial or health data).

  • Data Principal: The individual to whom the personal data relates.

  • Data Fiduciary: Software Quality Center Pvt. Ltd., which determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.

  • Data Processor: Any third party that processes personal data on our behalf.

  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.

3. Types of Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data, limited to what is necessary for business purposes:

a) Information you provide to us:

b) Automatically collected data / technical data:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Website usage data, logs, and analytics

  • Cookies and similar technologies

c) Derivative / aggregated data:

  • Anonymized usage statistics

  • Non-identifiable analytical insights

d) Third-party sources:

  • Public business directories

  • Professional platforms

  • Authorized partners or contractors

We limit collection to the information reasonably necessary for our business purposes (data minimization principle) and will not use data for purposes materially different without further notice and consent.

4. Purposes of Processing / Uses of Data

We use personal data for the following purposes (and only as permitted by law):

  • Communication and correspondence

  • Proposal evaluation, contracting, and service delivery

  • Client, partner, and vendor relationship management

  • Website operation and improvement

  • Security monitoring and fraud prevention

  • Legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance

If we wish to use your data for other purposes (e.g. marketing or a new service), we will notify you and, where required, seek your consent.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (U.S. / California)

Under the CCPA / CPRA and applicable U.S. laws, if you are a California resident, you have certain rights. We process your personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases (to the extent applicable):

  • Consent of the Data Principal

  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual obligations

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business purposes permitted under law

6.Rights of Data Principals (India)

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or updating of data

  • Request deletion or erasure

  • Withdraw consent

  • Raise grievances regarding data processing

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Authorized service providers and vendors

  • Professional advisors (legal, audit, accounting)

  • Government or regulatory authorities, where required by law

  • Successor entities in case of merger or restructuring

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and appropriate security controls.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where business operations require transfer of personal data outside India, such transfers will be carried out in accordance with applicable Indian law and with appropriate safeguards, including contractual and technical protections.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill business or legal purposes. Once no longer required, data is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with retention policies.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data, including access controls, encryption, and secure infrastructure.

While we strive to protect personal data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand usage patterns. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that personal data of a minor has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such data.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us (India)

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:

Software Quality Center Pvt. Ltd.
JP Nagar 4th Phase Tech Park area
Bangalore, India
📞 Tel: +91-80-2658-1145
✉ Email: admin@sqcglobal.com