Privacy Policy

This policy explains how the Telugu Entrepreneurs Association ("TEA", "we") handles personal data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"). TEA is the Data Fiduciary.

What we collect

• Name, phone, WhatsApp, email, address, district/town, business details and photos you provide.
• Payment details: amount, UPI/bank reference and date (we never see your card or UPI PIN). Associates' payout bank/UPI details and KYC document.
• Technical data: IP address, browser, cookies needed for login and language, and referral-link visits.

Why we use it

• To provide membership or the associate role, verify payments, issue receipts, certificates and other documents, and send renewal reminders.
• To publish your directory listing or associate web office (only the details you choose to publish).
• To calculate and pay associates' Field Allowance, and to meet legal, tax and audit duties.

Consent and your rights

We process your data on the basis of your consent given when you register, and for legitimate uses permitted by the DPDP Act. You may access, correct, or erase your data, withdraw consent, or nominate another person, by writing to info@telugubusiness.com. Withdrawing consent may end the membership or listing.

Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share it only with service providers who help run the site (hosting, email), with the associate who introduced you, and with authorities when the law requires.

Retention and security

We keep data while your membership or role is active and afterwards as long as needed for legal and accounting purposes, then delete it. We use reasonable security safeguards; payment proofs and KYC documents are stored privately.

Grievances

Grievance Officer: info@telugubusiness.com, +91 90520 51019. If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the Data Protection Board of India.

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