BIZ-NETWORK®

PRIVACY POLICY

Operated by: Biz Link Network Private Limited
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Effective Date: [Insert publication date]
Contact Email: [Insert official privacy contact email]

1. Introduction

Biz Link Network Private Limited (“Biz-Network,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of members, applicants, visitors, business partners, and users of our digital platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information through the Biz-Network mobile application, website, membership registration processes, business networking activities, and related communication services.

By using our services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required, we will request it separately.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on the services used, we may collect:

  • Full name, mobile number, email address, and business contact information.

  • Business name, category, profession, and business description.

  • Chapter, region, zone, and membership information.

  • Membership applications, referrals, and registration details.

  • Membership payments and transaction references.

  • Networking activity, meeting attendance, business referrals, and member contributions.

  • Information voluntarily submitted through forms, feedback, and support requests.

  • Technical information necessary for application security, authentication, and operation.

We collect information directly from users, authorized administrators, referring members, and relevant service providers.

3. How We Use Information

Personal information may be used to:

  • Process membership applications and verify applicant details.

  • Manage membership accounts, chapters, and networking activities.

  • Facilitate professional introductions and business referrals.

  • Send membership documents, administrative notices, and service communications.

  • Verify mobile numbers and authenticate accounts.

  • Maintain attendance, membership records, and authorized business activity reports.

  • Provide technical support, investigate complaints, and improve platform security.

  • Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

4. WhatsApp and Third-Party Communication

Biz-Network may use the official WhatsApp Business Platform, provided by Meta, to send membership-related messages.

These communications may include:

  • Registration and membership review information.

  • Membership rules, guidelines, and declarations.

  • Secure membership review links.

  • Account verification codes.

  • Membership approval and welcome notifications.

  • Important service and administrative updates.

Messages are sent in accordance with applicable requirements and WhatsApp Business Platform policies.

We do not request that users disclose passwords or OTPs to staff through WhatsApp.

5. Information Sharing

We may share relevant information with authorized Biz-Network administrators, chapter officials, service providers, and other members where necessary to deliver the requested networking services.

We may also share limited information with trusted technology providers supporting authentication, hosting, messaging, payments, and application operations.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

Business profile information and member contact information may be visible to other authorized platform users according to the features and privacy settings of the service.

6. Information Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.

These may include authentication controls, role-based access restrictions, protected storage, access logging, and secure communications.

No electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to applicable legal, contractual, accounting, security, and dispute-resolution requirements.

Retention periods may differ depending on the type of record and the reason it was collected.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may request:

  • Access to their personal information.

  • Correction of inaccurate or outdated details.

  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable.

  • Deletion of eligible personal information.

  • Information about the handling of their personal data.

Requests may require reasonable identity verification.

9. Data Deletion

Users may request deletion of eligible personal information by following our published User Data Deletion Policy.

Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or necessary for legitimate recordkeeping, security, or dispute resolution.

10. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services, including Meta WhatsApp Business Platform, cloud hosting, authentication, analytics, and payment providers.

Information handled independently by those providers may also be subject to their respective privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Biz-Network's business networking and membership services are intended for adults and authorized business representatives. We do not knowingly offer membership accounts to children.

12. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal obligations.

Material changes will be communicated through appropriate channels where required.

13. Contact

Biz Link Network Private Limited
Biz-Network®
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

For privacy-related questions, corrections, or complaints, please contact us using the details above.