Privacy Policy

Welcome to Trade in Bharat ("we," "our," or "us"), India's business, trade, and policy knowledge platform and the knowledge arm of Tradoi. Trade in Bharat is operated by Tradoi Systems Pvt Ltd.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and use tradeinbharat.com. This policy is published in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using Trade in Bharat, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.

Trade in Bharat is a content platform. We collect minimal information, limited to what is necessary to operate the platform and improve your experience.

Information You Provide

• Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you weekly insights on business, trade, and policy.
• Contact Forms: If you contact us through any form on the platform, we collect the information you provide (such as name, email, and message content).

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Trade in Bharat, certain technical information is collected automatically:

• Device and Browser Information: Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation flow, search queries, and click patterns — collected via Google Analytics.
• IP Address: Collected for security purposes and to provide region-appropriate content. Google Analytics anonymises IP addresses.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Delivery: To send you the content you subscribed to, including weekly insights on business, trade, and policy topics.
• Platform Improvement: To understand how readers use the platform, identify popular content, improve navigation, and fix technical issues.
• Analytics: To analyse traffic patterns, measure content performance, and make data-driven editorial decisions using Google Analytics.
• Communication: To respond to your enquiries if you contact us.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.

We do not use your information for advertising, sell your data to third parties, or create personal advertising profiles.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party services that help operate the platform — including Google Analytics (website analytics), email delivery services (newsletter), and cloud hosting providers. These providers only access information necessary to perform their services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tradoi Systems Pvt Ltd or our users.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity with prior notice.

Trade in Bharat uses minimal cookies. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the platform, which sets the following cookies:

• _ga — Distinguishes unique visitors (duration: 2 years)
• _ga_* — Maintains session state (duration: 2 years)

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social media trackers, or cross-site tracking technologies.

For full details on cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookies & Local Storage Policy.

Trade in Bharat primarily operates in India. However, some of the third-party services we use — such as Google Analytics and our cloud hosting and email delivery providers — may process data on servers located outside India.

Where your information is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that such transfers comply with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Access controls and monitoring
• Regular security assessments

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any breaches as required by law.

• Newsletter Email: Retained as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time, after which your email will be removed from our mailing list.
• Analytics Data: Anonymised and aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely for platform improvement.
• Contact Enquiries: Retained for up to 2 years for reference, then deleted.

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletter communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
• Opt Out of Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our articles may contain links to external websites, government portals, and other resources for reference purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Trade in Bharat is a business knowledge platform intended for professionals and business owners aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000
• The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to the extent its provisions and rules are notified and in force

We will update this policy as necessary to remain compliant with applicable data protection laws in India as they evolve.

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, if you have any grievance relating to the processing of your personal information, you may contact our Grievance Officer. The Grievance Officer shall address your grievance and resolve it within 30 days of receipt.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the platform. Continued use of Trade in Bharat after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us: