Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 02, 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Kanta King Technologies Pvt Ltd, operating under the brand name ihiva, collects, uses, stores, processes, transfers, and protects personal and business information through:
- www.ihiva.ai
- ihiva (AI native Revenue Intelligence platform)
- ihiva Weighbridge Software
- All related SaaS platforms, APIs, dashboards, integrations, and enterprise services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
Registered Office:
Kanta King Technologies Pvt Ltd
Ashok Vihar, New Delhi – 110052, India
Contact Email: agent@ihiva.ai
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
1. APPLCABLE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
This Privacy Policy is structured to comply with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (as notified and applicable)
- Applicable Indian contract and regulatory laws
- Industry-standard SaaS data protection practices
Where international data transfer occurs, the Company shall comply with applicable lawful transfer requirements.
2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY
This Policy applies to:
- Website visitors
- Registered Users
- Enterprise Customers
- Authorized personnel of Customer organizations
- Individuals whose data is processed through Customer usage of the Platform
This Policy does not apply to:
- Data processed entirely offline by Customers
- Third-party platforms not controlled by the Company
3. CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED
We collect information in the following categories:
3.1 BUISNESS INFORMATION
We may collect business-related data such as:
- Company name and registration details
- Site/plant/depot information
- Weighbridge location details
- Transaction data (gross/tare/net weights)
- Operational logs
- Inspection records
- Audit trail entries
- Compliance and stamping records
- Shift logs and attendance metrics
- Revenue and throughput analytics
This data is typically provided by Customer organizations for operational management.
3.2 Personal Data
We may collect personal data including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Designation
- Login credentials
- Geolocation data (for attendance modules)
- Selfie/image data (for attendance verification where enabled)
- CCTV-related metadata (where integrated by Customer)
Sensitive personal data, where applicable under Indian law, is processed strictly in accordance with legal requirements.
3.3 Technical & Device Data
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Operating system
- Access timestamps
- Usage logs
- Error logs
- Session duration
This data supports security monitoring and performance optimization.
3.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use:
- Essential cookies
- Performance cookies
- Security cookies
- Analytics tools
Users may disable cookies via browser settings; however, this may affect functionality.
4. SOURCES OF DATA
We collect data from:
- Direct user input
- Customer system integrations
- API connections
- Automated system logging
- Third-party ERP integrations
- Cloud hosting providers
- Website forms
We do not purchase personal data from data brokers.
5. PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING
We process data for the following purposes:
5.1 Service Delivery
We may automatically collect:
- Enabling SaaS functionality
- Weight capture and processing
- Attendance verification
- Vehicle inspection logging
- Report generation
- Operational monitoring
5.2 Authentication & Security
- Identity verification
- Access control management
- Fraud detection
- Deviation monitoring
- Anti-theft alerting
- Tenant isolation
5.3 Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
- Audit trail maintenance
- Legal reporting obligations
- Government compliance requests
- Financial reconciliation support
5.4 Platform Improvement
- AI model training (anonymized)
- Feature optimization
- Usage pattern analysis
- Performance tuning
No identifiable Customer data is publicly disclosed during such processing.
5.5 Communication
- Service updates
- Security notifications
- Billing communications
- Product announcements
- Regulatory disclosures
We do not sell personal data.
6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Under Indian law and DPDP Act 2023 principles, processing may be based on:
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate business interests
- Legal obligations
- Consent (where required)
Where consent is required, it shall be obtained in a clear and lawful manner.
7. ROLE OF THE COMPANY
Depending on context:
- The Company acts as a Data Processor for Customer business data.
- The Company acts as a Data Fiduciary (Controller) for website visitor data.
Customers are responsible for ensuring they have lawful authority to upload and process personal data of their employees or operators.
8. DATA RETENTION
Data is retained:
- For the duration of active subscription
- As required by applicable laws
- For audit or dispute resolution
- Operating system
- For security investigation purposes
Upon termination:
- Customers may request export of data within a defined period.
- Data may be archived or securely deleted after retention window.
- Certain logs may be retained for compliance.
9. DATA SECURITY MEASURES
We implement reasonable security practices including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Multi-tenant isolation architecture
- Secure cloud hosting
- Audit logging
- Intrusion monitoring
- Observability tools (e.g., Prometheus/OpenTelemetry where applicable)
- Secure API access controls
Despite these measures, no system guarantees absolute security.
10. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE
We may share data with:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Infrastructure partners
- Analytics service providers
- ERP integration partners
- Payment processors
- Government authorities when legally required
All third-party processors are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and security.
We do not sell personal data.
11. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFER
Where cloud infrastructure requires, data may be processed outside India.
Such transfers shall comply with:
- Applicable Indian regulations
- Government notifications under DPDP Act
- Lawful transfer mechanisms
12. RIGHTS OF DATA PRINCIPALS
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, individuals may have rights including:
- Right to access information
- Right to correction
- Right to erasure (subject to legal limits)
- Right to grievance redressal
- Right to nominate
Requests may be submitted to:
agent@ihiva.ai
The Company will respond within reasonable timelines as per law.
13. CHILDREN'S DATA
Our Services are designed for industrial and enterprise use.
We do not knowingly collect data of minors under 18 years.
If such data is identified, it shall be deleted promptly.
14. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
ihiva may generate automated analytics, signals, or insights.
However:
- Final operational decisions remain with Customers.
- AI outputs should be independently validated by Customer personnel.
15. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
In compliance with Indian IT Rules:
Grievance Officer:
Kanta King Technologies Pvt Ltd
Ashok Vihar, New Delhi – 110052
Email: agent@ihiva.ai
Grievances will be acknowledged and addressed within reasonable statutory timelines.
16. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION
In the event of a confirmed data breach:
- Impacted Customers will be notified where required by law.
- Authorities will be informed if legally mandated.
- Mitigation steps will be undertaken promptly.
17. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
18. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Material changes shall be communicated via:
- Website notice
- Email notification (where appropriate)
Continued use of Services constitutes acceptance.
19. CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy-related concerns:
Kanta King Technologies Pvt Ltd
Ashok Vihar, New Delhi – 110052
Email: agent@ihiva.ai
Website: www.ihiva.ai