Privacy Policy
How Pariera collects, uses, and protects your personal data
Pariera ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, apply for jobs, book AI Audit sessions, or interact with our services. This policy is compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India and applicable international data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Pariera is an AI software studio based in India. We build custom software, AI automation systems, SaaS products, and provide AI Audit services.
- Business Name: Pariera
- Website: https://pariera.com
- Contact Email: hello@pariera.com
- Data Protection Contact: privacy@pariera.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
A. Job Applications
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Resume/CV (PDF or Word document)
- Portfolio URL (optional)
- LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
- GitHub profile URL (optional)
- Payment information for evaluation services (processed securely via Razorpay — we do not store card details)
- Evaluation notes and feedback content
B. AI Audit Bookings
- Email address
- Full name (optional)
- Phone number (optional)
- Preferred audit date and time
- Payment information (processed securely via Razorpay — we do not store card details)
C. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referrer URL
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Job Applications: To review your application, assess your qualifications, communicate about the role, and process the evaluation service fee.
- Evaluation Services: To provide portfolio review, personalized feedback, and priority response as part of our paid evaluation service.
- AI Audit Bookings: To schedule and confirm your audit session, send meeting links, and process payment.
- Communication: To send transactional emails (confirmations, updates) and respond to inquiries.
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the DPDP Act 2023, we process your personal data based on your explicit consent, which you provide by checking the consent checkbox on our forms. This single action constitutes your agreement to:
- Our Terms of Service
- Our Refund Policy
- This Privacy Policy
We record your consent electronically, including timestamp, IP address, and browser information, as proof of your agreement. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@pariera.com.
For certain processing activities (such as fraud prevention or legal compliance), we may rely on legitimate interests or legal obligationsas the basis for processing.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share your data only with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate our services:
Razorpay
Payment processing for evaluation services and AI Audit bookings. Razorpay handles all card and payment data. We never store your payment card details.
Resend
Email delivery for confirmations and notifications.
Supabase
Database and file storage for applications, bookings, and resumes.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Job applications & resumes | 6 months after application | Hiring process duration |
| AI Audit bookings | 2 years after booking | Tax, accounting & legal records |
| Payment records | 5 years | Tax & regulatory compliance |
| Consent logs | Duration of relationship + 2 years | Legal proof of consent |
After the retention period expires, your data is automatically deleted or anonymized. You can request early deletion at any time.
7. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights)
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Right to Grievance Redressal
File a complaint about how we handle your data.
Right to Nominate
Nominate someone to exercise your rights in case of incapacity or death.
Ready to exercise your rights?
Submit a data request online — access, deletion, correction, portability, or restriction.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@pariera.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
- Access Controls: Role-based access to databases and systems. Only authorized personnel can access personal data.
- Secure Storage: Data stored in Supabase with row-level security and service-role key protection.
- Payment Security: All payments processed through Razorpay PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure.
- Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
9. Data Deletion Request
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time. To do so:
- Email privacy@pariera.com with subject "Data Deletion Request"
- Include the email address you used to register/apply
- Specify what data you want deleted (all data, or specific categories)
- We will verify your identity and process the deletion within 30 days
- You will receive a confirmation email once deletion is complete
Note: We may retain certain data if required by law (e.g., tax records for 5 years), but we will inform you of any such exceptions.
10. Cookies & Tracking
We do not use cookies. Our website functions entirely without storing any data on your device. We do not use third-party tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.
If we add cookies in the future for analytics or functionality, we will update this policy and implement appropriate consent mechanisms.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.
12. International Data Transfers
Our servers and third-party providers (Supabase, Resend) may store data in regions outside India. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with the DPDP Act 2023 requirements, including adequate protection measures and contractual safeguards.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date
- Notify you via email if the changes are material
- Require renewed consent if the changes affect how we process your data
14. Grievance Officer
Under the DPDP Act 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your concerns:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate to the Data Protection Board of Indiaonce it is fully operational.
15. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
General: hello@pariera.com
Data Protection: privacy@pariera.com
16. Consent & Terms Agreement
When you use our paid services (job evaluation or AI Audit bookings), you are required to check a consent checkbox before completing payment. This single action serves as your:
- Privacy consent under the DPDP Act 2023
- Agreement to our Terms of Service
- Acknowledgment of our Refund Policy
We record this consent electronically, including:
- Timestamp of agreement
- IP address at time of agreement
- Browser user agent string
- Version of terms agreed to
This record is stored in our consent logs and linked to your booking or application for legal verification. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting privacy@pariera.com, though this does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
Your Data, Your Control
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or transfer your personal data at any time.
Exercise Your Data RightsThis Privacy Policy is effective as of July 19, 2026 and complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and applicable international standards.