Preamble
PMS Fintech Private Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the company that owns, operates, and hosts the websites PMSBazaar.com and AIFBazaar.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information of users (“you”, “your”, “Users”, “Clients”) who access or use these websites, services, and mobile applications. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how and why we use it, and the choices and rights you have regarding your personal information.
1. Scope & Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data and non-public information that we collect, process, store, or control about individuals or entities using or subscribing to the services offered on PMSBazaar.com and AIFBazaar.com. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge your acceptance of this Privacy Policy (as may be amended from time to time) and consent to our processing of your data in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data and information, as necessary to provide and operate our services:
- Identity & Contact Data: name, email address, phone number, physical address, location, user profile or demographic data.
- Account & Access Data: account registration, login credentials, authentication data, communication preferences.
- Usage & Device Data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type/version, operating system, cookies, usage logs (e.g., pages visited, time and duration of visit, features used).
- Optional / Voluntary Data: any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., additional profile data, feedback, survey responses, correspondence).
We do not collect more data than is necessary for the purposes described below, and do not collect any sensitive personal data (e.g. biometrics, health data) except as explicitly requested and consented to.
3. Purpose of Collection & Use
We process your data for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide, maintain and improve the services offered on PMSBazaar.com / AIFBazaar.com (e.g. user registration, lead generation, matching investors to PMS/AIF/FME offerings, facilitating investor PMS/AIF/FME related communications).
- To enable access to, and use of, our website.
- To communicate with you - e.g., send updates, newsletters, service notifications, support or account related information.
- For internal business purposes - analytics, research, service improvement, fraud detection, security, debugging.
- To comply with legal, regulatory or contractual obligations.
We will only use the data for the purposes for which it was collected (or for closely related compatible purposes), unless you have given explicit consent for other uses.
4. Consent, Disclosure to Third Parties & Event and Program Participation
- By registering, you acknowledge and accept the collection and use of your personal data.
- We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for their marketing or other independent use.
- Sharing of your personal data with third parties is limited to: (a) our affiliated or group companies. (b) service providers or partners (e.g., for marketing support, client servicing, analytics) - but only to perform specific services on our behalf under contractual confidentiality and data security obligations. (c) asset management companies (PMS/AIF/FME, etc.) or other financial entities where sharing is necessary to facilitate service delivery; and (d) as required by law, regulation, court order, or regulatory authority request.
- If you attend an event, seminar, or any other program conducted by PMS, AIF, FMEs, or other financial entities, your contact information and relevant personal data may be shared with the organizers for marketing purposes. This may include follow-up communications, promotional calls, emails, or messages regarding their products or services.
- We will only share the minimum personal data necessary for such third-party service provision; third parties are prohibited from using the data for purposes beyond what is specified or permitted under law.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
- We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected (such as account maintenance, services, regulatory compliance).
- Once data is no longer needed, or upon your request [see the clause below: (6) Deletion/Erasure], we will permanently delete or anonymize it from our active systems, except where retention is required under law or regulation.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access & Inspection: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Deletion / Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for collection/processing or sharing of your personal data, subject to applicable law and consequences of service discontinuation.
- Objection / Restriction: You may object to or request restriction of processing where allowed under applicable law (e.g. in case of unlawful processing, or when data is no longer required).
To exercise any of these rights - or to raise concerns, questions or complaints - you may contact us using the contact details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Security & Confidentiality
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure database storage, access controls, encryption (where applicable), restricted internal access, staff training, and other security practices in line with industry standards.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party service providers may use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. web beacons, local storage) to facilitate website functionality (login sessions, preferences), analyse website usage, improve performance, and enhance security.
You can choose to disable or delete cookies via your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may adversely affect functionality or your user experience on the website.
9. Third Party Websites & Links
Our website may contain links to third party websites, services or resources that are not operated by PMSBazaar.com/ AIFBazaar.com. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; you are encouraged to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
10. International / Cross Border Data Transfer
If we transfer your personal data outside India (for storage, processing or services), we will ensure such transfer is done in compliance with applicable laws and ensures adequate protection of your data, including confidentiality and security safeguards.
11. Data Breach & Notification
In the event of a data breach resulting in unauthorized access or disclosure of personal data, we will take prompt action to contain and remediate the breach, notify affected users in a timely manner, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements regarding breach reporting.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time, for any reason. The updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website or services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
If you object to any amendments, you should discontinue use of the website and services.
13. Contact / Grievance / Data Protection Officer
For any questions, concerns, requests or complaints regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, you can contact our designated privacy data protection contact at:
Email: info@pmsbazaar.com
Address / Contact Number: PMS Fintech Private Limited, Old No.24, New No.53, 2nd Floor, 1B, Wellingdon Estates, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 018.
We will respond to your request as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within the time frames required by applicable laws.