Last Updated: 10th November 2025
This Privacy Policy sets out the basis on which information collected from the users or provided by the users is processed by us, Groundreport.in LLP, a company incorporated under the laws of India and having its registered office at 32, Vaishali Nagar, Behind New Court, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, 466001 and/or its subsidiary(ies) and/or affiliate(s) (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), which operates website, newsletters and other services including but not limited to delivery of information and content via any mobile or internet connected device or otherwise (collectively the “Service(s)”).
This Privacy Policy forms part and parcel of the Terms of Use for the Services. Capitalized terms which have been used here but are undefined shall have the same meaning as attributed to them in the Terms of Use. The Company respects the privacy of the users of the Services and is committed to protect it in all respects.
INFORMATION RECEIVED, COLLECTED AND STORED BY THE COMPANY
We collect and process some or all of the following type of information in the course of you using our Services. The type of information we collect will depend on the circumstances and the Service you are using. Generally speaking, the information about the user as collected by the Company is: (a) data supplied by users and (b) data automatically tracked while navigation (c) data collected from any other source (collectively referred to as “Information”).
(a). Information Supplied by Users
(i) Registration Data
This Information includes, but is not limited to, basic contact information provided by you on our Website, which may include your name, mobile number, address, e-mail address, data of birth, demographical information, gender, interests, preferences, place of work, position, country. For example, the Company may collect personal Information when you register on the Website, to subscribe to our Services or for requesting further information. It can also include information that we have not requested but which you have volunteered, such as information provided during interactions via comments or other submissions you have made to our online Services, such as online forums, in response to a survey, while requesting certain Services or products, or to enter a sweepstakes, contest, or other promotion.
When you register using your other accounts like on Facebook, Twitter, Gmail etc. we shall retrieve Information from such account to continue to interact with you and to continue providing the Services.
The Company may use your Information to provide you with information, special offers, and promotions via various means including e-mail. You may instruct Company at any time not to use your personal Information covered by this Privacy Policy to provide you with special offers and promotions.
In case you choose to decline to submit personal Information on the Website, the Company may not be able to provide certain sites / content / apps / services / features to you. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of the same at the time of opening your account. In any case, we will not be liable and or responsible for the denial of certain services to you for lack of you providing the necessary personal Information.
(ii) Subscription or Paid Service Data
You may choose to buy a subscription or any paid Service using a credit card, e-wallet, or another electronic payment method. When you make such a purchase, we or our payment provider may collect your purchase details and billing information, including your credit card number, expiration date, address, and other related details (“Payment Information”). If you make an in-app purchase, the platform provider handles that transaction.
Payment Information is usually entered directly by users on the Website into a PCI/DSS-compliant payment processor. The Company does not process or store this information except where specifically stated.
Some subscriptions or paid Services may renew automatically unless cancelled. If you do not want auto-renewal, you must cancel before the current term ends.
We use Payment Information only to deliver the Services you request, manage your account, communicate with you, and enforce any terms you have agreed to. We use this information solely to complete your order.
(iii) Information About Other Individuals
In some cases, you may provide information about someone else. If you do so, you must confirm that:
- you have their permission to share their information with us
- they know about this Privacy Policy
By submitting such information, you confirm that you are authorized to share it and that the other person has agreed to its use, processing, disclosure, and transfer as described in this Privacy Policy.
(ii) Subscription or Paid Service Data
You may choose to purchase any subscription or paid Service using a credit card, e-wallet or any other electronic payment system. When you chose any subscription or paid Service, we or our payment system provider may collect your purchase, address or billing information, including your credit card number and expiration date, etc. (“Payment Information”). However, when you order using an in-app purchase option, same are handled by such platform providers. Typically, the Payment information is provided directly by users, via the Website, into the PCI/DSS-compliant payment processing service to which the Company subscribes, and the Company does not, itself, process or store the Payment Information, except as stated herein.
The subscriptions or paid Services may be on auto renewal mode unless cancelled. If at any point you do not wish to auto-renew your subscription, you may cancel your subscription before the end of the subscription term.
This Payment Information is used to provide you your requested Services, to manage your account, to communicate with you, and enforce any terms of service or agreement related to the Website. We use any Payment Information we acquire from you only to fulfill your order.
(iii) Information about other Individuals
In some circumstances you might provide us with the Information about other individuals, you must ensure that you (1) have their permission to provide their Information to us; and (2) you have made them aware of the terms of this Privacy Policy. By submitting the Information about others, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to do so and that you have received authorization from the person about whom you are providing the Information and that person has explicitly consented to have all Information used, processed, disclosed, and transferred in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
(b) Information automatically tracked while navigation
When you use our Services, we automatically record Information about your usage of those Services, your interaction with our emails as well as information about the device you are using and your internet connection. We do this in the following ways:
(i) Use of Cookies and other Electronic Tools
The Company and the parties with whom we work (e.g., business partners, advertisers and advertising servers) may place, view, and/or use “cookies”, web server logs, web beacons, or mapping pixel/pixel tag or other electronic tools to collect statistical and other Information about your use of the Website and other websites. This Information may include information about the IP address of your computer, browser type, language, operating system, your mobile device, geo-location data, the state or country from which you accessed the Company’s Website, the web pages visited, the date and the time of a visit, the websites you visited immediately before and after visiting the Website, the number of links you click within the Website, the functions you use on the Website, the databases you view and the searches you request on the Website, the data you save on or download from the Website and the number of times you view an advertisement. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy, which forms part of this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions of the Website.
The Company and the parties with whom we work may use the information collected for various reasons, either on behalf of Company or for the other parties’ own purposes, including research, analysis, to better serve visitors to the Website (such as by providing customized content, or presenting online advertising on the Website or other websites tailored to your interests as described further below), to compile aggregate and anonymous information about usage of the Website and other websites, other statistics, etc. However, if you have deleted and disabled cookies, these uses will not be possible to the extent they are based on cookie information. This is statistical data about our users browsing actions and patterns and does not identify any individual. However, to assist us with the uses described in this Privacy Policy, information collected about your use of the Website or other websites may be combined with personal or other Information about you from other online or offline sources to track usage of our Services.
(ii) Log File Information
We automatically collect limited information about your computer’s connection to the Internet, mobile number, etc., when you visit the Website / Service. We automatically receive and log information from your browser, including your computer’s name, your operating system, browser type and version, IP address, CPU speed, and connection speed. We may also collect log information from your device, including your location, IP address, your device’s name, device’s serial number or unique identification number (e.g. UDiD on your iOS device). If you access the Services from a mobile or other device, we may collect a unique device identifier assigned to that device, geo-location data, or other transactional information for that device.
(iii) Clear GIFs
We may use clear GIFs in HTML emails to track which messages are opened. This helps us measure traffic within the Website or Service and improve quality, functionality, and user interaction. It also helps us inform advertisers about the geographic locations of our visitors.
(c) Information Collected from Any Other Source
We may receive information about you from other sources and add it to your account details. This information will be handled under this Privacy Policy. If you share information with a platform provider or partner, your account or order details may be shared with us. We may also receive updated contact information from third parties to correct our records, deliver Services, or contact you. You consent to this when using our Services.
(i) Information from Other Sources: Demographic and Purchase Information
We may use demographic or purchase information from external sources to send more relevant communications and promotions. We use analytical tools to understand user behaviour on our Website. These tools support display advertising and help us learn about user demographics and interests. The reports generated are anonymous and cannot be linked to personally identifiable information.
(ii) Advertisements and Purchase Information
The Company or third-party advertisers may place or recognize cookies or use other tracking tools to display advertisements on the Website or other websites. Information about your visits, activity, IP address, and the number of times you view an ad may be used alone or combined with other data to show ads that match your interests.
We may use web beacons from advertising companies to manage and improve online advertising and product performance. These beacons help identify cookies when a browser visits the Website and show which banner ads bring users to the site. The collection and use of your information by third-party service providers or advertisers is not covered by this Privacy Policy.
2. INFORMATION USE BY THE COMPANY
We use the Information we hold about you for the following purposes:
(i) To provide you the Services and related functions. This may be done by us, our representatives, or our business partners. This includes fulfilling obligations under any contract between you and us. The legal basis for this use is the performance of our contract with you.
(ii) To verify and process payments when you subscribe to, purchase, or access any Service on our Website.
The legal basis for this use is the performance of our contract with you.
(iii) To verify your identity, maintain records, authenticate that it is you and not someone else, compare your information with other sources, and communicate with you. The legal basis for this use is the performance of our contract with you.
(iv) To conduct market research and statistical analysis, including understanding user numbers, usage patterns, and user profiles. This analysis helps us plan our business, improve products and Services, and deliver targeted advertisements. We may share broad statistical information with third parties, without identifying individuals.
The legal basis is our legitimate business interest in analysing and improving our Services.
(v) To send information, promotions, and updates, including marketing material about our Services or Services offered by selected third parties. We do this when we believe the content may interest you and when you have consented to receive it. The legal basis is our legitimate business interest in promoting our Services.
(vi) To prevent fraud, stop illegal activities, block disruptive users, and protect the safety of users. The legal basis is our legitimate business interest in protecting our business and users.
(viii) To enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights or the rights of others. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining and enforcing our rights.
If you prefer not to receive marketing or promotional content, you may:
(i) select the relevant option on the form where we collect your Information
(ii) unsubscribe using the link or method provided in our communications
(iii) contact us using the information below
Groundreport.in LLP
32, Vaishali Nagar, Behind New Court, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, 466001
Email: Office@groundreport.in
3. Sensitive Personal Information
Unless we specifically request it, do not send or disclose sensitive personal information through our Services or by any other means. Sensitive information includes details such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion, beliefs, health information, biometric or genetic data, national identification numbers, criminal history, or trade union membership.
4. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Information Shared with Group Companies and Affiliates
We may share Information with our employees, agents, officers, group companies, their employees, agents, officers, and affiliates. This sharing is only for processing Information on our behalf.
(b) Information Shared with Third Parties and Sponsors
(i) We may share anonymous and aggregated information with third parties to help develop content, Services, or advertising that may interest you. We may also share Information with third-party providers for tasks such as database management, maintenance, analytics, marketing, data processing, email delivery, and text message distribution. These third parties can access your Information only to perform tasks on our behalf.
(ii) We may share Information to support sponsors. When you use features like sharing news stories, any Information you voluntarily disclose becomes public or visible to designated users. We are not responsible for Information you make public or how others use it.
(c) Information Shared Through Third-Party Buttons, Widgets, and Embedded Content
Some online services include embedded tools from third parties, such as social sharing, recommended stories, commenting, or media display features. When you interact with these tools, they may collect Information from you. Their activity follows their own Privacy Policies.
These third parties may track your activity even if you do not interact directly with their tools. If this concerns you, log out of those services before using ours.
We also use third-party advertising companies to show ads when you visit or use the Website. These companies may use non-identifying information about your visits to provide ads that match your interests.
(d) Information Shared with Other Parties
We may share your personal and other Information with unaffiliated third parties if we believe it is necessary to:
(i) comply with the law or respond to legal processes
(ii) protect the rights, safety, or property of the Company or others
(iii) enforce our Terms of Service
(iv) investigate or act against illegal activities or fraud
(v) provide you or others with requested Services, including billing and collections
(vi) offer you special promotions
(vii) operate our systems correctly
(e) Social Sharing Features
If you log in or connect your social media account to our Services, we may share your username, picture, likes, activities, and comments with other users and your social media contacts.
We may also share this information with the social media platform.
By connecting your account, you authorize us to share information as described.
If you do not want this, do not connect your social media account or use social sharing features.
(f) Sale or Transfer of All or Part of the Business
If we sell, transfer, or merge all or part of our business or assets, your Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
(g) Other Disclosures
We may share Information for any purpose disclosed at the time of collection or where you provide consent.
(h) General Exceptions to Disclosures
a) The Website may contain links to external websites or apps. Their Privacy Policies apply once you leave our Website. Their policies may differ from ours.
b) Information available in the public domain, such as comments or posts on social media, is not treated as sensitive.
c) Anything posted or uploaded by users becomes published content and is not treated as personally identifiable information.
These exceptions are not exhaustive and include all exceptions available under applicable law.
5. SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Any personal information you provide is stored on secure servers with limited access. We use administrative, technical, personnel, and physical safeguards to protect your information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. These measures also help maintain the integrity of your information.
Access to personal information is restricted to individuals who have a genuine business need. We expect any third party receiving such information from us to process it according to our instructions, this Privacy Policy, and other appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
We maintain procedures to detect and respond to suspected data breaches. Where legally required, we will notify you and the relevant regulator.
No security system can guarantee complete protection. We cannot ensure absolute security of our database, nor can we prevent all interception of information transmitted over the internet. Any transmission is at your own risk. Information you post in discussion areas remains accessible to anyone with internet access.
The Website may include links to websites of partners, advertisers, or affiliates. These websites have their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Review their policies before sharing personal information.
Even after your account is cancelled, some information may remain viewable if it was shared with social media or other external services beyond our control. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, notify us immediately.
6. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OTHER COUNTRIES
Some uses or disclosures described in this Privacy Policy may involve transferring your personal information to countries with privacy standards that differ from yours. By submitting your information, you consent to these transfers, including transfers to the United States. Law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or security authorities in those countries may access your information when required.
7. RIGHTS AVAILABLE TO YOU
You have several important rights at no cost. These include the right to:
a) Access and update your information. You may request access to your information or update it through the Website or by contacting us. We aim to update your information within 14 working days of receiving the new data.
b) Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information, subject to legal or business requirements to retain certain data.
c) Request deletion of your information in specific situations.
d) Request restriction of processing or object to processing your information in specific situations.
e) Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and send it to a third party where allowed.
f) Object to automated decisions that produce legal or significant effects on you.
g) Object to certain kinds of processing in other situations.
h) Request further restrictions on how we process your personal information.
To exercise your rights, you must identify yourself and specify the information you want accessed, corrected, or removed. You may need to provide details such as your account number, username, or registration information.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond as soon as reasonably possible. Some information may be retained for record-keeping, legal reasons, or to complete transactions you initiated. Residual data may persist in backups for some time. Certain information may not be accessible due to legal or security considerations.
8. RETENTION
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention depends on factors such as:
• how long we maintain an active relationship with you
• legal obligations that require us to keep certain records
• legal considerations, such as statutes of limitation or regulatory inquiries
9. CHILDREN USING OUR SERVICES
Unless stated otherwise, we do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13. If you are 13 or younger, do not provide any information. Seek guidance from a parent or guardian before using the Services.
If you are a parent or guardian of a child under 16 and learn that the child has provided information without your consent, contact us and we will remove the information within a reasonable time.
For certain services, we may require parental or guardian consent for users under 18.
10. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The Company may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or other requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page. Changes take effect when posted. If you continue using the app or Services after the changes are posted, you will be considered to have accepted them. You should review this Privacy Policy from time to time so you remain aware of the latest version.
11. QUESTIONS / GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
All questions, comments, and requests related to this Privacy Policy should be addressed to Groundreport.in LLP or sent to Office@groundreport.in.
Redressal Mechanism:
Any complaint or concern related to the processing of your information or any breach of these terms must be sent to the designated Grievance Officer using the details below. You may contact us by email or by post/courier.
Groundreport.in LLP 32, Vaishali Nagar, Behind New Court, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, 466001
Email: Office@groundreport.in
When you file a complaint, please include:
a) Your address, telephone number, and email address.
b) A statement, under penalty of perjury, confirming that the information in your notice is accurate.
The Company is not responsible for communication sent to anyone other than the designated officer.
Cookies Policy
Like most websites, the Company’s website (“Website”) uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This Policy explains how cookies work on the Website and how you can control them. Not all cookies described are used on every site.
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file a website sends to your browser when you visit it. The file is stored on your computer or mobile device and can be read only by that website’s server. Cookies store your preferences and help you move through pages smoothly.
Cookies usually do not contain personal information unless you have shared such details on the Website. We use cookies to track usage and improve features and Services. They help us monitor Website traffic, manage capacity, understand which pages are most visited, and study user behaviour to measure interest and activity across the Website.
2. About this Cookie Policy
This Policy forms part of our Website Terms and Conditions. By accessing the Website, you agree that this Cookie Policy applies whenever you use the Website on any device. Changes to this Policy will be posted here, and they will take effect once posted. Continued use of the Website indicates your acceptance of these changes.
3. How We Use Cookies
We collect user information through registration, Website use, cookies, user postings, and participation in promotions or competitions.
Cookies are used for several reasons:
(i) To gather statistics:
We track the number of unique users, page visits, and visitor locations. This information helps us sell advertising and maintain high service quality. Cookies do not personally identify you. They collect general details such as device settings, operating system, IP address, browsing patterns, visit timing, and location.
(ii) Flash cookies:
These may store media player preferences. Without them, some videos may not work correctly.
By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies described in this Policy.
4. Types of Cookies Used
The Website may use the following types of cookies. Not every cookie is listed by name, but each category explains how you can control its use.
A. First Party Cookies
These cookies are controlled by us and track how our site is used.
(i) Personalisation cookies:
These recognize repeat visitors. Combined with other information, they record details such as how you arrive at the Website, what pages you view, what options you select, and the paths you take. They help recommend content based on your past activity.
(ii) Analytics cookies:
These track how users move around the Website and how they reached it. They give us overall insights into which content users prefer.
(iii) Site management cookies:
These maintain your session or identity on the Website. For example, when our Website runs on multiple servers, a cookie ensures you stay connected to the same server. Similar cookies help prevent duplicate voting in polls and ensure commenting features work correctly for logged-out users.
B. Third Party Cookies
These come from external services used to enhance our Website, such as social platforms or embedded tools. We do not control these cookies. Their privacy policies govern how they operate, and we cannot read or write them.
(i) Third-party service cookies:
Services such as social sharing or embedded videos may place cookies on your device when used or when you are logged into those platforms.
5. Turning Off Cookies
Most browsers allow you to disable cookies, including essential ones. Check your browser’s help menu for instructions. Disabling cookies may limit your use of the Website or affect how the Website functions. You may also see more intrusive ads because we cannot limit what appears without cookie data.
Modern browsers let you change cookie settings in the options or preferences menu. If you are unsure how to use these settings, consult your browser’s help section.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES MEANS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT. YOU ALSO CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT THESE TERMS FOR YOURSELF AND FOR ANY PERSON YOU REPRESENT.
Effective Date of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy takes effect from November 2025.