Privacy Policy | KeshavVDA Labs

Last Updated: June 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how KeshavVDA Labs collects, uses, and protects your information in compliance with India's IT Act, GDPR, and other applicable regulations.

1. Introduction

Welcome to KeshavVDA Labs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a technology company specializing in software development, IT services, and blockchain solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with:

India's Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) and IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (if applicable to EU users)
Other applicable data protection laws

By using our software products, blockchain services, APIs, or websites, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data (IT Act Compliance)

Name, email, phone number, address (for KYC in blockchain services)
Government IDs (if required for regulatory compliance)
Payment & transaction details (for crypto/fiat transactions)
Professional details (for enterprise clients)

B. Non-Personal & Technical Data

Software/App Usage: Logs, crash reports, performance metrics
Blockchain Data: Public wallet addresses, transaction hashes (on-chain activity)
Device & Network Info: IP, OS, browser, hardware specs

C. Sensitive Data (Under IT Rules 2011)

Biometric data (if used for authentication)
Financial data (bank/crypto wallet details)
Passwords & security credentials (encrypted storage)

3. How We Use Your Data

VDA = Virtual Digital Assets (under India's 2022 Crypto Tax laws)

Purpose	Legal Basis (India & GDPR)
Delivering IT/blockchain services	Contractual necessity
Fraud detection & security	Legal obligation (IT Act Sec. 43A)
Marketing & analytics	Consent (opt-in required)
Compliance with crypto regulations (e.g., PMLA for VDA)	Legal requirement

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share data with:

✅ Third-Party Vendors (AWS, Azure, blockchain nodes)
✅ Regulatory Authorities (for AML/KYC under PMLA)
✅ Auditors & Legal Advisors (for compliance)
🚫 Never sold to advertisers

5. Blockchain-Specific Policies

Important: Blockchain transactions are immutable by design. Please review all transactions carefully before confirming.

On-Chain Data: Public blockchains are immutable; we cannot erase transactions.
Wallet Security: We do not store private keys unless using custodial services (with explicit consent).
Smart Contracts: Transactions are automated; review code before interacting.

6. Data Security (IT Act Compliance)

We follow ISO 27001 standards and implement:

Encryption (AES-256 for data at rest, TLS 1.2+ for transit)
Regular audits (for smart contracts & IT infrastructure)
Employee training on IT Rules 2011 (SPDI handling)

7. Your Rights (India & GDPR)

Access/Correct data (via support ticket)
Delete data (unless required for legal compliance)
Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link)
Portability (request data in JSON/CSV format)

Grievance Officer Contact (IT Act Requirement):
Name: Yug
Email: dpo@keshavvdalabs.in
Response Time: 30 days (per IT Rules)

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be stored in India, EU, or US (with SCCs/GDPR safeguards).
Blockchain data is global and immutable by design.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA & India Laws)

No services for users under 18 (for crypto/blockchain products).
Parental consent required for educational software.

10. Updates & Contact

Changes notified via email/website banner.
Contact: legal@keshavvdalabs.in