Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Bizztimes ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website at www.bizztimes.com (the "Site") and those who engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out a contact form or reach out to us
- Project details, business requirements, and other information you share during consultations
- Payment and billing information when you engage our services under a contract
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes, and communicate about potential or ongoing projects
- To deliver, maintain, and improve our software engineering services
- To send relevant updates about our services, case studies, or industry insights (only if you have opted in)
- To analyze website traffic and improve the user experience of our Site
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party tools and platforms (such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email platforms) that help us operate the Site and deliver services — bound by confidentiality obligations
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Business Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Bizztimes, our clients, or the public
- With Your Consent: In any other situation where we have your explicit permission
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions and project inquiry data are retained for up to 3 years after our last interaction unless you request earlier deletion.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (session management, security)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure hosting infrastructure, and restricted access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to processing of your data
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at swaroop@bizztimes.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Bizztimes
CZ-17, 1st Floor, 9th Lane, Sector-B, Metropolitan
Kolkata - 700105, West Bengal, India
Email: swaroop@bizztimes.com
Phone: +91 99032 94089