Privacy Policy

Bharat1Links Network and Information Security Overview

Data Protection Measures:

1. Physical, Electronic, and Procedural Safeguards: Bharat1Links employs a range of safeguards to protect the data shared by clients.
2. Encryption Technologies: Client account information is protected using encryption technologies when viewing bills on the website or via email.

Limitations of Control:

1. External Sites: Bharat1Links does not have control over the security of other websites that clients might visit, interact with, or purchase from.

User Responsibilities

1. Confidentiality of Access Information: Clients are responsible for keeping their username, password, and other access information safe and confidential to prevent unauthorized access to their account information and services.

Bharat1Links ensures robust data protection through multiple safeguards and encryption technologies. However, clients are advised to maintain the confidentiality of their access information and be aware that Bharat1Links cannot control the security measures of external websites.

Bharat1Links Policy on Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

Collection of PII:

1. Voluntary Provision: Bharat1Links will not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name, address, telephone number, or email address unless provided voluntarily by the user.

Use and Disclosure of PII:

1. No Sharing with Unaffiliated Entities: Bharat1Links does not share, disclose, or sell any PII collected online with unaffiliated companies or organizations for non-Bharat1Links marketing purposes.
2. Restricted Use: The use and disclosure of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) is restricted to providing services to clients or marketing Bharat1Links products and services.

Treatment of PII in Business Contexts:

1. Asset Treatment: PII is considered a critical business asset and would be treated accordingly in the event of a merger, sale, corporate reorganization, or legal proceeding.

Bharat1Links ensures the privacy of personally identifiable information by only collecting it voluntarily, not sharing it with unaffiliated entities for non-company marketing purposes, and treating it as a valuable business asset in all corporate contexts.

How Bharat1Links Uses Personally Identifiable Information (PII): line is header

Primary Uses of PII:

1. Service Provisioning: PII is used primarily to provide the services ordered by clients.
2. Communication: Postal and email addresses are used to communicate about services offered, ordered, and for proper provisioning and billing.

Marketing and Offers:

1. Interest-Based Offerings: PII helps inform clients about other Bharat1Links offerings that may be of interest.

Legal Compliance and Safety:

1. Legal Demands: PII may be provided in response to subpoenas and other legal demands.
2. Safety and Protection: PII may be disclosed to identify, contact, or take legal action against individuals endangering public safety, interfering with Bharat1Links property or services, or harming customers.

Internal Business Operations:

1. Service Requests: PII is used to provide requested services.
2. Identity Verification: PII helps properly identify clients during contact.
3. Billing and Collections: PII is essential for billing and collecting for services.
4. Creditworthiness: PII helps ensure clients’ creditworthiness for continued service.
5. Tax Determination: PII is used to determine appropriate state and local tax payments.
6. Protection and Enforcement: PII is used to protect Bharat1Links’ rights or property and to enforce terms of service.

Client Communication:

1. Account and Service Communication: PII is used to communicate with clients about their account, service matters, and to respond to requests effectively.

Bharat1Links uses personally identifiable information to provide and communicate about services, ensure legal compliance and safety, support internal business operations, and protect its rights and property. This ensures clients receive the services they request while maintaining legal and operational integrity.

Bharat1Links Marketing Communications Policy:

Use of Personal Information for Marketing:

1. Informing About Offers and Services: Bharat1Links may use personal information to inform clients about new offers and services.
2. Communication Channels: Clients may be contacted via email, text message, fax, automated voice messaging, or phone calls.

Opt-Out Options:

1. Marketing Communications: Clients can choose not to receive email or telephone marketing communications from Bharat1Links.
2. Essential Communications: Regardless of marketing preferences, clients will continue to receive important communications such as:
a. Invoices
b. Customer Service Notifications
c. Technical or Network-Related Notifications
d. Similar Essential Information

Bharat1Links uses personal information to keep clients informed about new offers and services through various communication channels. Clients have the option to opt out of marketing communications but will still receive essential notifications related to billing, customer service, and technical updates.

Bharat1Links Cookie Policy:

Commitment to Security and Privacy:

1. Bharat1Links is dedicated to protecting the security and maintaining the privacy of your personal information and data shared via any medium.

What are Cookies?

1. Definition: A cookie is a small text file, typically composed of letters and numbers, downloaded to your computer when you access websites.

Contents: Cookies typically contain:

1. A site name and unique user ID
2. The duration of the cookie’s abilities and effects
3. A random number

Privacy: Generally, cookies cannot be used to reveal your identity or personally-identifying information.

How Cookies Work:

1. Initial Download: When you visit a website that uses cookies for the first time, a cookie is downloaded onto your computer.
2. Subsequent Visits: The next time you visit the website, your computer checks for relevant cookies and sends the information contained in those cookies back to the website.
3. Personalization: The website notes your previous visits and may tailor on-screen content based on this information. Cookies can also record how long you spend on each page, what links your click, and your preferences for page layouts and colour schemes.

Benefits of Cookies:

1. Enhanced Interaction: Cookies make interactions with frequently-visited sites smoother and more efficient.
2. Online Shopping: Cookies facilitate easier online shopping experiences.
3. Website Interactivity: Some websites may become less interactive with cookies turned off, reducing functionality and user experience.

Bharat1Links uses cookies to enhance user interactions with its website by making navigation smoother, facilitating online shopping, and personalizing user experiences. Cookies are designed to protect user privacy and do not reveal personally-identifying information.

Bharat1links uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Improving User Experience and Functionality:
a. To enhance your experience on our websites.
b. For functionality purposes, such as enabling purchases of products and services, which requires your consent to place a cookie on your computer.

2. Understanding Website Usage: a. To analyse how you use our website.

3. Partner Referral Tracking: a. To track referred sales and compensate our partners accordingly by using cookies.

4. Remarketing Purposes: a. To show you targeted advertisements on other websites after visiting the Fasthosts website, using Google adverts to remind you of our products and services.

Marketing Communications:

i. Content Control: 1. Bharat1links will not control the content of information passing through the network or on the Customer’s websites.

ii. Warranties and Guarantees: 1. No expressed or implied warranties or guarantees are provided for the service. 2. Disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

iii. Liability for Damages: 1. Bharat1links will not be responsible for any damages suffered by the Customer, including:
a. Loss of data due to delays.
b. Non-deliveries or service interruptions.
c. Errors or omissions of the Customer.

iv. Data Responsibility:
1. Bharat1links is not responsible for any loss, erasure, or corruption of Customer’s data or files.

Acts Applicable to Bharat1links:

i. Companies Act, 1956:
1. Governs the incorporation, regulation, and dissolution of companies in India.
2. Establishes the legal framework for the functioning and responsibilities of companies, including Bharat1links.

ii. Trade Marks & Patents Act:
1. Regulates the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks and patents in India.
2. Ensures that Bharat1links can protect its intellectual property and respect the intellectual property rights of others.

Changes to This Privacy Policy:

i. Bharat1links reserves the right to amend, alter, or modify this Privacy Policy at any time at its sole and absolute discretion.
ii. Any amendment or modification becomes effective upon posting.
iii. Continued use of Bharat1links services after the posting of a modification or amendment constitutes acceptance of those changes.