Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

For Free Services (Innovation Library):

• No data collection - completely free access
• No registration required
• No cookies or tracking

For Premium Service Requests (Market Research, Profile Optimizer):

• Email address (for communication)
• LinkedIn profile URL (for verification)
• Optional: Reason for access request

We DO NOT collect:

• Payment information (services are free or approval-based)
• Browsing history or cookies
• Location data
• Device information
• Any sensitive personal data

2. How We Use Your Information

The minimal data we collect is used solely for:

• Verifying access requests for premium services
• Communicating approval decisions
• Responding to your inquiries

We do NOT:

• Store your data in databases
• Sell or share your information
• Use your data for marketing without consent
• Track your behavior or create profiles

3. Data Retention

Email Communications: Stored only in email inbox for correspondence purposes. Deleted upon request or after 1 year of inactivity.

No Database Storage: We do not maintain a database of user information.

Session Data: Browser session storage is used temporarily and cleared when you close your browser.

4. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023 Compliance)

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have about you (email us)
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data at any time
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, email: onestepforthelife@gmail.com

5. Data Security

• SSL/TLS Encryption: All pages served over HTTPS via Cloudflare
• No Payment Processing: We don't handle payment information
• Minimal Data Collection: Best security is not storing data
• Email Security: Communications via secure email providers

6. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• Cloudflare Pages: Website hosting (privacy policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy)
• Web3Forms: Contact form submissions (privacy policy: web3forms.com/privacy)

These services have their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We do NOT use:

• Tracking cookies
• Analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Advertising pixels
• Social media tracking

Session Storage Only: Temporary browser storage for login state (cleared when browser closes).

8. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

• We will notify affected users within 72 hours
• We will notify relevant authorities as required by law
• We will provide details of the breach and remedial actions

Note: Since we don't store user data in databases, breach risk is minimal.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in:

• India: Primary jurisdiction
• USA: Cloudflare and Web3Forms servers

All transfers comply with DPDP Act 2023 requirements for cross-border data transfer.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. Governing Law

This privacy policy is governed by:

• India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Jurisdiction: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India