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Privacy Policy

Arthasankalpa (AskPa) · Merchant & Data Protection
Effective: 2025
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We value your privacy.

Welcome to Arthasankalpa (AskPa). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information through our billing software for merchant partners and their end-customers.

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Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide seamless billing and restaurant management services.

Merchant Data
Name, business address, GSTIN, contact details, and banking information for subscription and billing purposes.
Customer Data (via Merchant)
Names, phone numbers, and transaction history (items ordered, bill value) of the restaurant's customers.
Operational Data
Menu items, pricing, inventory levels, and staff login details.
Technical Data
IP addresses, device information, and usage logs to ensure system stability and security.
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How We Use Information

Arthasankalpa uses the collected data for the following purposes:

To generate and manage digital and physical invoices.
To provide sales analytics and inventory reports to the Merchant.
To process payments and manage software subscriptions.
To comply with legal and tax obligations (e.g., GST reporting).
To send critical system updates or support-related communications.
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Data Sharing and Disclosure
🚫 We do not sell your data

We only share information in the following scenarios:

Service Providers
With trusted third parties such as payment gateways or cloud hosting providers.
Legal Compliance
When required by law, SEBI/RBI regulations, or government authorities.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger or sale of Arthasankalpa, data may be transferred to the new entity.
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Data Security

As a financial-tech solution, we implement industry-standard security measures:

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Encryption
Data is encrypted during transit and at rest.
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Access Control
Restricting data access to authorized personnel only.
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Regular Backups
To prevent data loss due to technical failures.
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Data Retention

We retain Merchant and Customer data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by Indian tax and commercial laws.

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Merchant Rights

Under the DPDP Act, the merchant and their customers have the right to:

📂 Request access to the personal data we hold.
✏️ Request correction of inaccurate data.
🗑️ Request erasure of data (subject to legal retention requirements).
🚫 Withdraw consent for data processing.
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Contact Information

For any grievances or queries regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Proprietor Barnik Roy
Brand Name Arthasankalpa
Email support@askpa.in
Address Ramrajatala, Howrah