Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [25th of aug 2025]
Website: https://hsbh.space/
Company: HSBH – A unit of HS356 Enterprises

1. Introduction

HSBH (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website, community platform, or participate in our events.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

By using our services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and professional details (when you register or contact us).

• Usage Information: Device type, browser, IP address, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools).

• Community Interactions: Any information you voluntarily share in our community spaces, events, or forums.

We do not collect sensitive categories such as political opinions, or health-related data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to our community and networking features

• Share event updates, resources, and newsletters (with consent)

• Improve our website and services

• Respond to queries or support requests

• Ensure community safety and compliance with our rules

We do not sell, rent, or misuse your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, we process your data under these legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., newsletters, optional updates)

• Contractual necessity (to provide our services)

• Legitimate interests (community management, security)

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA):

• Right to access, correct, delete, or restrict your data

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent

Under CCPA (California):

• Right to know what personal data we collect and how it’s used

• Right to request deletion of your personal data

• Right to opt-out of the “sale” of personal data (HSBH does not sell data)

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Under DPDP Act (India):

• Right to be informed about data use

• Right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal data

• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@hsbh.space.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your information only with:

• Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, event tools) under strict confidentiality

• Legal Authorities when required by law

• Community Members only to the extent you voluntarily share information (e.g., introductions in networking events)

We do not share personal data with advertisers, financial institutions, or third parties for profit.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for professionals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Facebook Policy Compliance

HSBH is an independent professional networking community. We are not affiliated with Facebook, Inc. or Meta Platforms. We comply with Facebook’s advertising and data policies by:

• Not collecting sensitive data for ad targeting

• Not engaging in financial, employment, or political services

• Ensuring clear user consent before communication

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:

📧 Email: contact@hsbh.space
📞 Phone: +91-7050941202