Business Standard – Website and App Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Business Standard Private Limited (“Business Standard,” “BS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, accesses, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you use the Business Standard website, mobile application (“App”), and associated services.

This policy applies to users who access the Business Standard website or App, register for an account, sign in using Google, Apple, or other available login methods, subscribe to newsletters, purchase subscriptions, or use other features provided through our digital services.

Throughout this policy, “Services” refers collectively to the Business Standard website, mobile application, and associated digital services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This policy should be read alongside any applicable terms and conditions for Business Standard services.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our Services and the features you choose, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Account and registration information: Information you provide when registering for or managing your account, such as your name, email address, and mobile number, where applicable.
• Google Sign-In information: If you choose to sign in using Google, we may receive information permitted by the Google sign-in permissions requested and authorised by you. This may include your name, email address, and Google account identifier. Profile picture information may also be received if requested by the relevant service.
• Apple Sign-In information: If you choose to sign in using Apple, we may receive information made available through Apple's authentication service, such as your name, email address or private relay email address, and an identifier associated with your Apple account.
• Subscription and transaction information: Details associated with your subscription, purchase, or payment status. Payment credentials are handled by the relevant payment service provider, where applicable.
• Communication preferences: Your preferences for receiving newsletters, alerts, and other communications from Business Standard.
• Website and App usage and technical information: Information relating to your interaction with our website, App, and their features, along with technical or diagnostic information, where collected through our Services or integrated third-party services.

The exact information collected depends on the login method, permissions granted, and features used.

3. How We Access and Use Google and Apple User Data

Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In may be offered on the Business Standard website, mobile App, or both, depending on the functionality available on each platform.

When you choose either login method, the relevant authentication service helps you sign in or create a Business Standard account. We use the information received for purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy, including authentication, account creation, account management, and providing the services you request.

3.1 Sign in with Google

If you choose “Sign in with Google,” the relevant Google authentication service helps you sign in or create a Business Standard account.

Depending on the permissions requested and granted, we may receive:

• Name: To identify or personalise your account.
• Email address: To associate your Google sign-in with your Business Standard account, support account access, and send relevant account-related communications.
• Google account identifier: To recognise your account and maintain the association between your Google sign-in and Business Standard account.
• Profile picture: If requested and made available, to display your profile image within our Services.

We use Google user data only for the purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy. We do not use Google user data for purposes unrelated to the functionality of our Services without appropriate notice and, where required, consent.

We do not request access to Google data beyond the permissions needed for the functionality provided by our Services.

3.2 Sign in with Apple

If you choose “Sign in with Apple,” the relevant Apple authentication service helps you sign in or create a Business Standard account.

Depending on the information made available through Apple Sign-In and your choices during authentication, we may receive:

• Name: If provided by Apple, to identify or personalise your account.
• Email address or private relay email address: To associate your Apple sign-in with your Business Standard account, support account access, and send relevant account-related communications.
• Apple account identifier: To recognise your account and maintain the association between your Apple sign-in and Business Standard account.

If you choose to hide your email address, Apple may provide a private relay email address instead of your personal email address.

We use Apple user data only for the purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy. We do not use Apple user data for purposes unrelated to the functionality of our Services without appropriate notice and, where required, consent.

We access only the information made available through Apple Sign-In that is needed for the functionality provided by our Services.

4. Storage and Protection of Personal Information

Information received through Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, or other registration methods may be processed and stored in Business Standard's systems or by authorised service providers, as necessary to provide account and subscription services through our website and App.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, provide requested services, maintain account records, meet applicable legal or regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

5. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell Google or Apple user data.

We may share personal information where necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Service providers: With authorised providers that support authentication, hosting, analytics, customer support, subscription management, communications, or other website and App operations, subject to appropriate safeguards.
• Legal and regulatory requirements: Where disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or a valid request from a competent authority.
• Protection of rights and security: Where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or users of Business Standard and its Services.

We do not share Google or Apple user data with third parties for their independent use unless you have consented, the disclosure is otherwise permitted by applicable law, or it is necessary for a disclosed purpose permitted under the applicable requirements of Google or Apple.

Any service provider receiving personal information is expected to use it only for authorised purposes and in accordance with applicable contractual and legal obligations.

6. Registration and Account Security

When registering for a Business Standard account through our website or App, you must provide accurate and complete information and keep it up to date through the applicable account-management facilities.

Where our website and App support a common account, you may use that account to access the relevant Services, subject to the features and access rights available to you.

Each account is intended for a single user unless the terms of the relevant service expressly permit otherwise. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activity conducted through your account.

If you believe your account or payment information has been compromised, please contact us using the details provided in this policy.

We may suspend or restrict access to an account where reasonably necessary to protect account security, prevent misuse, or enforce applicable terms and conditions.

Where you use Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, authentication is handled through the respective provider's authentication process. You should also keep your Google or Apple account secure.

7. Communications and Notifications

If you provide an email address or mobile number, Business Standard may use it to send account-related messages, subscription updates, security notifications, and other communications associated with the Services you use.

Newsletters, promotional messages, and marketing communications will be handled in accordance with your preferences and applicable law. Where required, we will obtain your consent and provide an option to unsubscribe or opt out.

If you use Apple's private email relay feature, communications sent to the relay address will be subject to the availability and configuration of that service.

8. Account Deletion, Data Retention, and Deletion Requests

You can delete your Business Standard account through the My Profile section of the Business Standard website or mobile application, wherever the account deletion option is available. Follow the instructions provided and confirm your request to complete the account deletion process.

Once your account deletion request has been successfully processed, Business Standard does not retain a separate user-facing account-deletion confirmation.

Account deletion and the handling of associated personal information will be carried out in accordance with our applicable deletion procedures and legal obligations. Certain records, including records required for financial reconciliation, audit, security, or legal and regulatory compliance, may be retained for the period required or permitted by applicable law.

Where the website and App accounts are linked, deleting your account may affect access to both platforms and associated services linked to that account.

Deleting your Business Standard account does not automatically revoke the App's or website's access to your Google or Apple account. Similarly, revoking Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In access through the relevant provider's account settings does not automatically delete information already stored in your Business Standard account.

For questions or assistance with account deletion, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and App may use third-party services to support authentication, payments, analytics, notifications, or other functionality. These services may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable terms.

Where you use Google Sign-In, Google's applicable terms and privacy disclosures also apply to Google's processing of your information. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Where you use Apple Sign-In, Apple's applicable terms and privacy disclosures also apply to Apple's processing of your information. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy:

https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

10. Your Privacy Choices

You may:

• Update your account information through the available account settings.
• Manage communication preferences where those controls are provided.
• Delete your Business Standard account by navigating to My Profile on the website or mobile application and following the account deletion instructions, wherever the option is available.
• Revoke Google Sign-In access through your Google Account settings.
• Manage or revoke Apple Sign-In access through your Apple Account settings.
• Contact Business Standard to request access to or correction of your personal information, subject to applicable law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, App, Services, data-handling practices, or legal requirements. The updated version will be published with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, account deletion, or your personal information, please contact:

Email: assist@bsmail.in

Postal Address:

Delhi Office Address

Mumbai Office Address

We will review and respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable law.