Effective Date: 28 February 2025 Last Updated: 13 October 2025
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is published in compliance of:
i. Section 43A of The Information Technology Act, 2000;
ii. Rule 4 of The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the “SPI Rules”);
iii. Relevant Provisions of The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 read with The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
iv. Applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”)
DEFINITION
[For all or any terms that are not defined here, users are asked to consult or rely on the definition clause included in the “Terms of Use” document found on our website(s) or mobile application(s) of Flickd.]
“User ID”: This is an identification code that is assigned to each individual user via their computer or mobile device using “cookies” or similar electronic tools. It assigns a unique, random number to each user in order to improve responsiveness for our users and identify their individual interests.
“Personal Information” or “PI”: Any information about a natural person that can identify them, directly or indirectly, including sensitive personal data under the SPI Rules.
“Creator or Brand Data”: Any data related to users who create content or operate brand profiles on Flickd, including uploaded videos/images, analytics, engagement metrics, and linked social media accounts.
2. INTRODUCTION
Snoodify Consumertech Private Limited (“Company,” “Flickd,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) swears to provide you with the best possible service. But even as we serve you all, we make sure to value your privacy above all else and to keep it safe and secure. In order to fulfill our pledge, we maintain open and honest procedures for handling the data we gather from our users and how it is put to use. We also make sure that no other parties, whether consciously or unconsciously, ever receive it.
All users who visit and use our websites or mobile applications created by Flickd are subject to this privacy statement. By visiting our website or mobile application and/or utilizing Flickd’s services, users herein unconditionally consent to the terms of use and privacy statement stated here. We are dedicated to protecting our users’ privacy in every way because we value it. This Privacy Policy, when read in conjunction with the “Terms of Use” posted on our website(s) or mobile application(s), governs any disputes with Flickd regarding privacy issues. By accessing and/or using the Website(s)/Mobile Application(s), the Users signify their agreement to accept this Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF THE PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS AND/OR USE THE WEBSITE(S)/MOBILE APPLICATION(S) OF FLICKD.
3. PERSONAL INFORMATION
According to the SPI Rules, "Personal Information" is any information pertaining to a natural person that can be used to identify that person, either directly or indirectly, in conjunction with other information that is or will likely be available with a body corporate. According to the SPI Rules, a person's "sensitive personal data or information" (henceforth referred to as their "SPDI") includes personal information about them that is related to:
(i) passwords;
(ii) financial information such as bank accounts, credit and debit card details or other payment instrument details;
(iii) physical, physiological and mental health condition;
(iv) name, age, address, e-mail, phone number, date of birth, sexual orientation;
(v) medical records and history;
(vi) biometric information;
(vii) information received by body corporate under lawful contract or otherwise;
(viii) visitor details as provided at the time of registration or thereafter; and
(ix) call data records.
All the aforementioned information is collectively referred to as "Personal Information." The information about the Users, as collected by us from the Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of the Flickd, is given as below:
a) information supplied by the users and
b) information automatically tracked while navigation (Information).
By visiting or using our website(s) or mobile application(s) of Flickd and/or its services, the user(s) voluntarily and unconditionally consents to the collection, storage, and/or use of the personal information they have provided, along with any updates they may at any time, in order to use any of the services that we provide. Users may be asked to submit specific information during the registration process in order to access specific services on our Flickd websites and mobile applications. This information may include, but is not limited to:
a) your name,
b) email address,
c) sex,
d) age,
e) PIN code,
f) credit card or debit card details,
g) medical records and history,
h) sexual orientation,
i) biometric information,
j) password, profile picture etc., and/or your occupation, interests, and the like.
In the event that a user under the age of eighteen (18) shares personal information, we assume that the user's parents have given their approval. The data provided by the user or users allows us to enhance our Flickd website or mobile application and give the user or users the most user-friendly experience possible.
The aforementioned user(s) information may be used by Flickd to preserve, safeguard, and enhance our services (including advertising services), as well as to create and offer additional new services to our users. All necessary information is service dependent. It is made clear that material that is readily accessible in the public domain, provided under the Right to material Act of 2005 and its regulations, or provided under any other currently enacted law, will not be deemed sensitive. The main goal of information gathering is to enhance our offerings, promotions, services, website content, and user experience.
4. COOKIES
We may use “cookies” or comparable electronic tools to gather information in order to assign each user a unique, random number as a user identification (“User ID”) and to better understand each user's unique interests using their identified computer or mobile device. This will improve responsiveness for our user or users. Even if we set a cookie on your computer or mobile device, we won't be able to identify you unless you explicitly identify yourself (for instance, by registering).
Additionally, a cookie cannot read information from your hard drive. There is no explicit use of “cookies” in the iOS and Android apps. However, third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to gather data and enhance their services may be used on our Flickd website or mobile application. Users can identify when a cookie is being sent to their device and choose whether to accept or reject these cookies. However, the User(s) may not be able to utilize all or any of our services if they decide to reject our cookies.
Advertisers using the platform of our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd to advertise may also assign and use their own cookies to your browser, a process that we do not control. Once the User(s) permit, We may obtain additional information such as list of apps installed on your device, device information, location, network carrier ("Information") available on your device, to personalize your experience and improve the app suggestions. This data may also be used at our end to take necessary business decisions.
We assure that all or any information of the User(s) shall not be shared with any third party and shall be purely utilized for enhancing each user experience and personalizing the services within Flickd networks.
Opting Out: In case any of the User(s) wish to opt out of storing cookies, the said user has an option to remove/block cookies in the corresponding internet browser's settings. However, this may have a direct impact upon the corresponding User(s)'s experience of our services.
i. Log File Information: It is necessary to inform and clarify our User(s) that: We automatically collect limited information about your computer's or mobile's connection to the internet, mobile number/email address (if applicable), including your IP address, when you visit our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd.
ii. Your IP address is a number that lets computers attached to the Internet know where to send you data- such as the pages you view.
iii. We automatically receive and log information from your browser, including your IP address, your computer’s name, your operating system, browser type and version.
5. INSTAGRAM INTEGRATION AND CREATOR-BRAND DATA
Flickd provides an optional feature for creators who wish to connect their Instagram accounts to the platform in order to enhance engagement and automate certain interactions with their followers. This integration is entirely voluntary and requires explicit consent from the creator via Instagram’s OAuth login. Once connected, Flickd may access information from the creator’s Instagram account, including profile details and media content, for the purpose of verifying the account and ensuring authenticity on the platform.
Additionally, Flickd may monitor comments on the creator’s Instagram posts where followers request product information or links, and may automatically generate context-specific responses to those comments. This automated response system is designed to assist creators in managing high volumes of engagement efficiently and to facilitate timely communication with their audience. Flickd will not post content or send messages on behalf of the creator without clear context or a triggering comment from a follower.
Creators retain full control over this integration and may revoke Flickd’s access to their Instagram account at any time, either through the platform settings in Flickd or directly via Instagram account settings. All data collected through this integration, including uploaded content, engagement analytics, and other creator/brand-specific metrics, will be processed solely for the purpose of improving the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Flickd platform. Flickd does not use this data for any purpose outside the scope of platform operations and analytics, and such processing is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the DPDP Act, 2023.
6. INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES
i. We may receive information about you from other sources, add it to our account information and treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
ii. If you provide information to the platform provider or other partner, whom we provide/receive services from, your account information and order information may be passed on to us.
iii. We may obtain updated contact information from third parties in order to correct our records and fulfill the services or to communicate with you.
7. DEMOGRAPHIC AND PURCHASE INFORMATION
i. We may reference other sources of demographic and other information in order to provide you with more targeted communications and promotions. We use Google Analytics, among others, to track the User(s) behavior on our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s).
ii. Google Analytics specifically has been enabled to support display advertising towards helping us to gain understanding of our User(s)’s Demographics and Interests.
iii. The reports are anonymous and cannot be associated with any individual personally identifiable information that you may have shared with us.
8. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES / AD-SERVERS
Our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd may also include links to other third party websites or mobile applications. Such websites or mobile applications are governed by their respective privacy policies, which are beyond our control.
The User(s) can determine their position by looking at the URL in their browser's location bar after they move to third-party apps or websites and use any built-in third-party services. The privacy policy of the relevant operator of the application or website that the user is visiting governs how any information that the user provides to such a third party is used. That policy might not be the same as ours. For additional information about this and/or other complaints, users should get in touch with the proprietors of the application or website if they are unable to access the privacy policy of any of these third-party websites or mobile applications, including their homepage.
We typically provide aggregated statistics on traffic to different pages and content within our Website(s) and Mobile Application(s) of Flickd to our advertisers in order to help them understand our audience and validate the value of advertising on these platforms.
When users visit any of our Flickd websites or mobile applications, we use third-party advertising businesses to display advertisements. These businesses may use information about your visits to this and other websites or applications, including your name, address, email address, phone number, and other personally identifiable sensitive or non-sensitive information, to show you ads for products and services that interest the relevant User or Users. With the exception of the situations listed in the clause below, we never give any personal information to third-party websites, advertisers, or ad servers without your permission.
9. INFORMATION SHARING
Flickd may share the sensitive Personal Information to any third party including Government Bodies / Government agencies / Government authorities / Service Provider / Alliance Partner without obtaining the prior consent of the User(s) in the following limited circumstances:
i. When the law, a court, a government agency, or an authority requests or requires disclosure, whether for identification verification, prevention, detection, or investigation (including cyber events), or for the prosecution and punishment of offenses. These disclosures are provided in good faith and with the belief that they are reasonably required to enforce the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, as well as to comply with applicable laws and regulations at the relevant time.
ii. In order for Flickd to process Personal Information on its behalf, it plans to communicate this information with its group companies, related firms, and their officers and employees. We also make sure that the people who receive this information consent to processing it in accordance with our guidelines and the terms of use and privacy policy that are also posted on our Flickd website or mobile application. The aforementioned group companies and connected companies additionally guarantee that, except from what is specified in this section, no third party will receive the personal information that has been supplied with them.
iii. Ads may be served by third-party advertising businesses when users visit Flickd’s website or mobile application. These businesses may utilize personal information (non-sensitive personal information only) regarding users' visits to Flickd’s website or mobile applications and other websites owned by third parties to show ads for products and services that the user or users may find interesting.
iv. Flickd shall transfer information about the User(s) in case it is acquired by or merged with another company.
10. USER RIGHTS UNDER THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023
Flickd respects and upholds the rights granted to users under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”). Users have the right to exercise control over their personal information (“PI”) collected and processed by Flickd, subject to applicable legal and contractual obligations.
Access and Correction: Users have the right to access their personal information held by Flickd at any time. This includes the ability to view the details provided during account registration, transactional information, and any other data collected while using the platform. Users may also request corrections or updates to ensure that their personal information is accurate, complete, and current. Requests for access or correction will be processed promptly, and Flickd will take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the requesting user before granting access or making modifications.
Data Portability: Users may request that their personal information be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This right enables users to transfer their data to another service provider or platform, facilitating interoperability and user control over their data. Flickd will ensure that such requests are processed in a secure manner without compromising the privacy or integrity of other users’ data.
Consent Withdrawal: Where processing of personal information is based on user consent, such as optional features including Instagram integration, users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing that was conducted prior to withdrawal. Users may revoke access or permissions through Flickd’s platform settings or, where applicable, via the settings of the integrated third-party service.
Deletion: Users may request the deletion of their personal data from Flickd’s servers, subject to legal, regulatory, or contractual retention requirements. Upon receiving a deletion request, Flickd will take reasonable steps to remove the user’s personal information from active databases and relevant third-party service providers, while maintaining necessary backups for residual legal or operational purposes.
Objection to Processing: Users have the right to object to the processing of their personal information for specific purposes, including profiling, marketing, or other optional features. Flickd will consider and respond to such objections in accordance with applicable laws and will cease processing the user’s personal information for the objected purpose, unless otherwise required or permitted by law.
By exercising these rights, users can maintain greater control over their personal information while continuing to enjoy the services offered on Flickd. Flickd is committed to facilitating these rights efficiently and transparently, in accordance with the DPDP Act and related regulations.
11. ACCESSING, UPDATING AND DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
When the User(s) use our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd:
i. We work in good faith to give our users access to their personal information upon request from the user or users. We also make sure that any personal information or sensitive personal data or information that is discovered to be inaccurate or lacking is updated, changed, or amended as soon as possible, subject to any legal requirements that such information be kept on file or for valid business purposes.
ii. Prior to processing any requests, we ask each individual User to identify themselves and the information they would like accessed, corrected, or removed. We may also refuse to process requests that are excessively repetitive or systematic, require a disproportionate amount of technical work, compromise the privacy of others, would be highly impractical (such as requests involving information stored on backup tapes), or for which access is not otherwise necessary.
iii. Unless doing so would necessitate an excessive amount of work, we always provide information access and correction at no other cost. (iv) We may guarantee that Personal Information pertaining to a User or Users is removed from both our database and third-party cloud service providers upon receiving a particular request from any of the User(s).
iv. Due to the manner in which we manage some of our services, residual copies of your personal information may be kept in our backup systems for a while after you request that they be removed from our active servers.
12. OUR POLICIES CONCERNING CHILDREN
We don't intentionally gather or ask for personal information from anyone younger than 16 or let them to utilize our services. Please do not provide us with any personal information, such as your name, address, phone number, or email address, if you are younger than sixteen. No personal information may be submitted by anyone younger than sixteen. We will take immediate action to remove any personal information we may have obtained from a child under the age of sixteen. Please get in touch with us if you think we may have any information from or about a child under the age of sixteen.
13. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
Any user or other individual with a grievance of any type is asked to click on the direct link provided below in order to contact us (provide link) by normal/physical mail addressed to.
We will be pleased to answer any further questions you may have about this privacy statement or to assist you comprehend its ramifications. At your request, we may also assist you in obtaining additional information about our operations, if we believe it to be fair. You can contact the aforementioned email address or postal address for the aforementioned purpose. Processing the aforementioned request could take some time.
Effective Date: 28 February 2025 Last Updated: 13 October 2025
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is published in compliance of:
i. Section 43A of The Information Technology Act, 2000;
ii. Rule 4 of The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the “SPI Rules”);
iii. Relevant Provisions of The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 read with The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
iv. Applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”)
DEFINITION
[For all or any terms that are not defined here, users are asked to consult or rely on the definition clause included in the “Terms of Use” document found on our website(s) or mobile application(s) of Flickd.]
“User ID”: This is an identification code that is assigned to each individual user via their computer or mobile device using “cookies” or similar electronic tools. It assigns a unique, random number to each user in order to improve responsiveness for our users and identify their individual interests.
“Personal Information” or “PI”: Any information about a natural person that can identify them, directly or indirectly, including sensitive personal data under the SPI Rules.
“Creator or Brand Data”: Any data related to users who create content or operate brand profiles on Flickd, including uploaded videos/images, analytics, engagement metrics, and linked social media accounts.
2. INTRODUCTION
Snoodify Consumertech Private Limited (“Company,” “Flickd,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) swears to provide you with the best possible service. But even as we serve you all, we make sure to value your privacy above all else and to keep it safe and secure. In order to fulfill our pledge, we maintain open and honest procedures for handling the data we gather from our users and how it is put to use. We also make sure that no other parties, whether consciously or unconsciously, ever receive it.
All users who visit and use our websites or mobile applications created by Flickd are subject to this privacy statement. By visiting our website or mobile application and/or utilizing Flickd’s services, users herein unconditionally consent to the terms of use and privacy statement stated here. We are dedicated to protecting our users’ privacy in every way because we value it. This Privacy Policy, when read in conjunction with the “Terms of Use” posted on our website(s) or mobile application(s), governs any disputes with Flickd regarding privacy issues. By accessing and/or using the Website(s)/Mobile Application(s), the Users signify their agreement to accept this Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF THE PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS AND/OR USE THE WEBSITE(S)/MOBILE APPLICATION(S) OF FLICKD.
3. PERSONAL INFORMATION
According to the SPI Rules, "Personal Information" is any information pertaining to a natural person that can be used to identify that person, either directly or indirectly, in conjunction with other information that is or will likely be available with a body corporate. According to the SPI Rules, a person's "sensitive personal data or information" (henceforth referred to as their "SPDI") includes personal information about them that is related to:
(i) passwords;
(ii) financial information such as bank accounts, credit and debit card details or other payment instrument details;
(iii) physical, physiological and mental health condition;
(iv) name, age, address, e-mail, phone number, date of birth, sexual orientation;
(v) medical records and history;
(vi) biometric information;
(vii) information received by body corporate under lawful contract or otherwise;
(viii) visitor details as provided at the time of registration or thereafter; and
(ix) call data records.
All the aforementioned information is collectively referred to as "Personal Information." The information about the Users, as collected by us from the Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of the Flickd, is given as below:
a) information supplied by the users and
b) information automatically tracked while navigation (Information).
By visiting or using our website(s) or mobile application(s) of Flickd and/or its services, the user(s) voluntarily and unconditionally consents to the collection, storage, and/or use of the personal information they have provided, along with any updates they may at any time, in order to use any of the services that we provide. Users may be asked to submit specific information during the registration process in order to access specific services on our Flickd websites and mobile applications. This information may include, but is not limited to:
a) your name,
b) email address,
c) sex,
d) age,
e) PIN code,
f) credit card or debit card details,
g) medical records and history,
h) sexual orientation,
i) biometric information,
j) password, profile picture etc., and/or your occupation, interests, and the like.
In the event that a user under the age of eighteen (18) shares personal information, we assume that the user's parents have given their approval. The data provided by the user or users allows us to enhance our Flickd website or mobile application and give the user or users the most user-friendly experience possible.
The aforementioned user(s) information may be used by Flickd to preserve, safeguard, and enhance our services (including advertising services), as well as to create and offer additional new services to our users. All necessary information is service dependent. It is made clear that material that is readily accessible in the public domain, provided under the Right to material Act of 2005 and its regulations, or provided under any other currently enacted law, will not be deemed sensitive. The main goal of information gathering is to enhance our offerings, promotions, services, website content, and user experience.
4. COOKIES
We may use “cookies” or comparable electronic tools to gather information in order to assign each user a unique, random number as a user identification (“User ID”) and to better understand each user's unique interests using their identified computer or mobile device. This will improve responsiveness for our user or users. Even if we set a cookie on your computer or mobile device, we won't be able to identify you unless you explicitly identify yourself (for instance, by registering).
Additionally, a cookie cannot read information from your hard drive. There is no explicit use of “cookies” in the iOS and Android apps. However, third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to gather data and enhance their services may be used on our Flickd website or mobile application. Users can identify when a cookie is being sent to their device and choose whether to accept or reject these cookies. However, the User(s) may not be able to utilize all or any of our services if they decide to reject our cookies.
Advertisers using the platform of our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd to advertise may also assign and use their own cookies to your browser, a process that we do not control. Once the User(s) permit, We may obtain additional information such as list of apps installed on your device, device information, location, network carrier ("Information") available on your device, to personalize your experience and improve the app suggestions. This data may also be used at our end to take necessary business decisions.
We assure that all or any information of the User(s) shall not be shared with any third party and shall be purely utilized for enhancing each user experience and personalizing the services within Flickd networks.
Opting Out: In case any of the User(s) wish to opt out of storing cookies, the said user has an option to remove/block cookies in the corresponding internet browser's settings. However, this may have a direct impact upon the corresponding User(s)'s experience of our services.
i. Log File Information: It is necessary to inform and clarify our User(s) that: We automatically collect limited information about your computer's or mobile's connection to the internet, mobile number/email address (if applicable), including your IP address, when you visit our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd.
ii. Your IP address is a number that lets computers attached to the Internet know where to send you data- such as the pages you view.
iii. We automatically receive and log information from your browser, including your IP address, your computer’s name, your operating system, browser type and version.
5. INSTAGRAM INTEGRATION AND CREATOR-BRAND DATA
Flickd provides an optional feature for creators who wish to connect their Instagram accounts to the platform in order to enhance engagement and automate certain interactions with their followers. This integration is entirely voluntary and requires explicit consent from the creator via Instagram’s OAuth login. Once connected, Flickd may access information from the creator’s Instagram account, including profile details and media content, for the purpose of verifying the account and ensuring authenticity on the platform.
Additionally, Flickd may monitor comments on the creator’s Instagram posts where followers request product information or links, and may automatically generate context-specific responses to those comments. This automated response system is designed to assist creators in managing high volumes of engagement efficiently and to facilitate timely communication with their audience. Flickd will not post content or send messages on behalf of the creator without clear context or a triggering comment from a follower.
Creators retain full control over this integration and may revoke Flickd’s access to their Instagram account at any time, either through the platform settings in Flickd or directly via Instagram account settings. All data collected through this integration, including uploaded content, engagement analytics, and other creator/brand-specific metrics, will be processed solely for the purpose of improving the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Flickd platform. Flickd does not use this data for any purpose outside the scope of platform operations and analytics, and such processing is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the DPDP Act, 2023.
6. INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES
i. We may receive information about you from other sources, add it to our account information and treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
ii. If you provide information to the platform provider or other partner, whom we provide/receive services from, your account information and order information may be passed on to us.
iii. We may obtain updated contact information from third parties in order to correct our records and fulfill the services or to communicate with you.
7. DEMOGRAPHIC AND PURCHASE INFORMATION
i. We may reference other sources of demographic and other information in order to provide you with more targeted communications and promotions. We use Google Analytics, among others, to track the User(s) behavior on our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s).
ii. Google Analytics specifically has been enabled to support display advertising towards helping us to gain understanding of our User(s)’s Demographics and Interests.
iii. The reports are anonymous and cannot be associated with any individual personally identifiable information that you may have shared with us.
8. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES / AD-SERVERS
Our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd may also include links to other third party websites or mobile applications. Such websites or mobile applications are governed by their respective privacy policies, which are beyond our control.
The User(s) can determine their position by looking at the URL in their browser's location bar after they move to third-party apps or websites and use any built-in third-party services. The privacy policy of the relevant operator of the application or website that the user is visiting governs how any information that the user provides to such a third party is used. That policy might not be the same as ours. For additional information about this and/or other complaints, users should get in touch with the proprietors of the application or website if they are unable to access the privacy policy of any of these third-party websites or mobile applications, including their homepage.
We typically provide aggregated statistics on traffic to different pages and content within our Website(s) and Mobile Application(s) of Flickd to our advertisers in order to help them understand our audience and validate the value of advertising on these platforms.
When users visit any of our Flickd websites or mobile applications, we use third-party advertising businesses to display advertisements. These businesses may use information about your visits to this and other websites or applications, including your name, address, email address, phone number, and other personally identifiable sensitive or non-sensitive information, to show you ads for products and services that interest the relevant User or Users. With the exception of the situations listed in the clause below, we never give any personal information to third-party websites, advertisers, or ad servers without your permission.
9. INFORMATION SHARING
Flickd may share the sensitive Personal Information to any third party including Government Bodies / Government agencies / Government authorities / Service Provider / Alliance Partner without obtaining the prior consent of the User(s) in the following limited circumstances:
i. When the law, a court, a government agency, or an authority requests or requires disclosure, whether for identification verification, prevention, detection, or investigation (including cyber events), or for the prosecution and punishment of offenses. These disclosures are provided in good faith and with the belief that they are reasonably required to enforce the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, as well as to comply with applicable laws and regulations at the relevant time.
ii. In order for Flickd to process Personal Information on its behalf, it plans to communicate this information with its group companies, related firms, and their officers and employees. We also make sure that the people who receive this information consent to processing it in accordance with our guidelines and the terms of use and privacy policy that are also posted on our Flickd website or mobile application. The aforementioned group companies and connected companies additionally guarantee that, except from what is specified in this section, no third party will receive the personal information that has been supplied with them.
iii. Ads may be served by third-party advertising businesses when users visit Flickd’s website or mobile application. These businesses may utilize personal information (non-sensitive personal information only) regarding users' visits to Flickd’s website or mobile applications and other websites owned by third parties to show ads for products and services that the user or users may find interesting.
iv. Flickd shall transfer information about the User(s) in case it is acquired by or merged with another company.
10. USER RIGHTS UNDER THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023
Flickd respects and upholds the rights granted to users under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”). Users have the right to exercise control over their personal information (“PI”) collected and processed by Flickd, subject to applicable legal and contractual obligations.
Access and Correction: Users have the right to access their personal information held by Flickd at any time. This includes the ability to view the details provided during account registration, transactional information, and any other data collected while using the platform. Users may also request corrections or updates to ensure that their personal information is accurate, complete, and current. Requests for access or correction will be processed promptly, and Flickd will take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the requesting user before granting access or making modifications.
Data Portability: Users may request that their personal information be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This right enables users to transfer their data to another service provider or platform, facilitating interoperability and user control over their data. Flickd will ensure that such requests are processed in a secure manner without compromising the privacy or integrity of other users’ data.
Consent Withdrawal: Where processing of personal information is based on user consent, such as optional features including Instagram integration, users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing that was conducted prior to withdrawal. Users may revoke access or permissions through Flickd’s platform settings or, where applicable, via the settings of the integrated third-party service.
Deletion: Users may request the deletion of their personal data from Flickd’s servers, subject to legal, regulatory, or contractual retention requirements. Upon receiving a deletion request, Flickd will take reasonable steps to remove the user’s personal information from active databases and relevant third-party service providers, while maintaining necessary backups for residual legal or operational purposes.
Objection to Processing: Users have the right to object to the processing of their personal information for specific purposes, including profiling, marketing, or other optional features. Flickd will consider and respond to such objections in accordance with applicable laws and will cease processing the user’s personal information for the objected purpose, unless otherwise required or permitted by law.
By exercising these rights, users can maintain greater control over their personal information while continuing to enjoy the services offered on Flickd. Flickd is committed to facilitating these rights efficiently and transparently, in accordance with the DPDP Act and related regulations.
11. ACCESSING, UPDATING AND DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
When the User(s) use our Website(s)/Mobile Application(s) of Flickd:
i. We work in good faith to give our users access to their personal information upon request from the user or users. We also make sure that any personal information or sensitive personal data or information that is discovered to be inaccurate or lacking is updated, changed, or amended as soon as possible, subject to any legal requirements that such information be kept on file or for valid business purposes.
ii. Prior to processing any requests, we ask each individual User to identify themselves and the information they would like accessed, corrected, or removed. We may also refuse to process requests that are excessively repetitive or systematic, require a disproportionate amount of technical work, compromise the privacy of others, would be highly impractical (such as requests involving information stored on backup tapes), or for which access is not otherwise necessary.
iii. Unless doing so would necessitate an excessive amount of work, we always provide information access and correction at no other cost. (iv) We may guarantee that Personal Information pertaining to a User or Users is removed from both our database and third-party cloud service providers upon receiving a particular request from any of the User(s).
iv. Due to the manner in which we manage some of our services, residual copies of your personal information may be kept in our backup systems for a while after you request that they be removed from our active servers.
12. OUR POLICIES CONCERNING CHILDREN
We don't intentionally gather or ask for personal information from anyone younger than 16 or let them to utilize our services. Please do not provide us with any personal information, such as your name, address, phone number, or email address, if you are younger than sixteen. No personal information may be submitted by anyone younger than sixteen. We will take immediate action to remove any personal information we may have obtained from a child under the age of sixteen. Please get in touch with us if you think we may have any information from or about a child under the age of sixteen.
13. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
Any user or other individual with a grievance of any type is asked to click on the direct link provided below in order to contact us (provide link) by normal/physical mail addressed to.
We will be pleased to answer any further questions you may have about this privacy statement or to assist you comprehend its ramifications. At your request, we may also assist you in obtaining additional information about our operations, if we believe it to be fair. You can contact the aforementioned email address or postal address for the aforementioned purpose. Processing the aforementioned request could take some time.
