Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is published in accordance with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") and governs the manner in which CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP ("Firm", "we", "our", or "us") collects, receives, stores, uses, processes, and protects the personal data of users ("you" or "your") accessing or using our website www.chronosstrategic.com ("Website").

By accessing or using this Website, you signify your consent to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with any term herein, you are advised not to access or use this Website.

1. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Policy:

• "Personal Data" shall mean any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data, either directly or indirectly, as defined under the DPDP Act.
• "Processing" shall mean the entire cycle of operations performed on personal data including collection, storage, use, disclosure, and erasure.
• "Data Principal" means the individual to whom the personal data relates.
• "Data Fiduciary" refers to the entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, i.e., the Firm in this case.

2. CATEGORIES OF DATA COLLECTED

We may collect and process the following types of information:

(a) Information You Provide Directly:

• Name, email address, contact number, organization name, and any other information you submit via our contact forms, email communications, or newsletter subscriptions.

(b) Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and general usage data captured through standard web analytics tools, cookies, or similar technologies.

(c) Non-Personal Information:

• Aggregated or anonymized information that cannot be used to identify you individually.

3. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION AND USE

We collect and process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:

• To respond to your queries, requests, or communications;
• To improve the functionality and security of our Website;
• To send updates, newsletters, or publications (only with your consent);
• To maintain internal records, audit logs, and compliance reports;
• To comply with any legal obligation or regulatory requirement.

Your personal data shall not be used for any purpose other than the one for which it was collected, unless specifically permitted under applicable law.

4. BASIS OF PROCESSING AND CONSENT

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent or where such processing is necessary:

• for the performance of any lawful function or activity of the Firm;
• for compliance with legal obligations; or
• for purposes expressly permitted under the DPDP Act.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by writing to us at legal@chronosstrategic.com, however, such withdrawal shall not affect any prior lawful processing conducted before such withdrawal.

5. DATA RETENTION

Your personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required under applicable law. Upon completion of such purpose or withdrawal of consent, we shall erase or anonymize your personal data in a secure manner, unless retention is mandated by law.

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may disclose limited data only to:

• Service providers engaged by us for web hosting, analytics, or email delivery, subject to confidentiality obligations;
• Regulatory authorities, governmental bodies, or law enforcement agencies where disclosure is required under law;
• Successors or assigns in the event of a merger, restructuring, or reorganization of the Firm.

All third parties handling your personal data shall be bound by contractual obligations ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws.

7. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, you acknowledge that transmission of information over the Internet carries inherent risks, and the Firm shall not be liable for any unauthorized access beyond its reasonable control.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA PRINCIPAL

Subject to the provisions of the DPDP Act, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – to obtain a summary of your personal data processed by us;
• Right to Correction and Erasure – to request correction or deletion of your personal data;
• Right to Grievance Redressal – to raise complaints with our designated Data Protection Officer;
• Right to Nominate – to nominate another individual in case of incapacity or death.

Requests under this clause may be submitted by email to legal@chronosstrategic.com. We shall endeavour to respond within the timelines prescribed under applicable law.

9. USE OF COOKIES

The Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies for functionality, analytics, and performance improvements. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain portions of the Website may not function optimally thereafter.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. Accessing any such links shall be at your own discretion and risk.

11. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

The Firm reserves the right to modify, amend, or revise this Policy at any time without prior notice. The updated version shall be effective upon publication on this Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of such changes.

12. CONTACT DETAILS

For any concerns, grievances, or requests relating to this Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: legal@chronosstrategic.com