Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2026

1. Introduction

AllAre.io ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website allare.io and use our services.

AllAre.io operates as an intermediary platform under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and complies with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), as applicable.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account (name, email address, password)
  • Write a review (review content, ratings, photos)
  • Create or claim a business profile (business name, address, contact information, business description)
  • Contact our support team (communication records)
  • Subscribe to newsletters (email address)
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

2.3 Publicly Available Business Information

AllAre.io may collect and display publicly available business information for the purpose of creating business profiles on the Platform. This includes business names, logos, website URLs, addresses, and other information that businesses have made publicly accessible on the internet or through public directories. This information is not personal data and does not require individual consent for collection or display.

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Social media platforms if you choose to link your account
  • Business verification services
  • Fraud prevention services

3. Purpose and Lawful Basis for Processing

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and display reviews
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Create and maintain business profiles using publicly available information to enable consumer reviews
  • Verify business listings and user identities
  • Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and support
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities
  • Protect the rights, safety, and property of AllAre.io, its users, and the public

We process your personal data based on your consent (provided at the time of account creation or use of the Platform), the performance of our services, and compliance with applicable legal obligations under Indian law.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

  • Reviews, ratings, and usernames are publicly visible on the Platform
  • Business profile information is publicly accessible
  • Any content you post publicly on the Platform may be indexed by search engines

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who assist us in:

  • Hosting and maintaining our platform
  • Processing payments
  • Sending communications
  • Analyzing data
  • Providing customer support

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property. This includes compliance with lawful orders from Indian courts, government agencies, or authorized law enforcement authorities under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify affected users of any such transfer.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Regular security assessments
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal data, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Necessary to provide our services
  • Required by applicable Indian law
  • Needed for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention and legal compliance

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at [email protected], subject to legal retention requirements. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, unless retention is required by law.

Please note that publicly available business information displayed on business profiles is not considered personal data and is not subject to individual deletion requests.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (as and when fully enforced), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by us
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Withdraw consent for processing of your personal data
  • Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity
  • Lodge a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see Section 14)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information is primarily stored and processed in India. In the event your information needs to be transferred to servers or service providers located outside India, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. 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.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For material changes, we may also notify registered users via email.

13. Consent

By creating an account or using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or by deleting your account. Please note that withdrawal of consent may limit your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

14. Grievance Redressal

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have appointed a Grievance Officer.

Grievance Contact: Email: [email protected]

The Grievance Officer shall acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days from the date of receipt, in accordance with applicable law.

If you have any concerns regarding the processing of your personal data or wish to file a complaint, please contact the Grievance Officer with relevant details and supporting documents.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]  Page: https://allare.io/contact-us