Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 12, 2026 | Version: 1.0 | India DPDPA 2023 & DPDP Rules 2025
1. Identity of Data Fiduciary
This statutory privacy notice is issued by Tegmine Stars Private Limited ("Tegmine Stars", "we", "our", or "us"), a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with Corporate Identification Number (CIN): U62011AP2026PTC128614 (Registrar of Companies, RoC-Vijayawada), having its registered office at:
Tegmine Stars acts as the Data Fiduciary under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and relevant global data protection frameworks.
2. Notice and Lawful Grounds for Processing (Section 5 & Section 6)
In accordance with Section 5 and Rule 3 of the DPDP Rules 2025, we process digital personal data strictly on lawful grounds:
- Affirmative Consent (Section 6): Collected directly through unambiguous, unbundled affirmative action for waitlist registration, account onboarding, and mentor booking communications.
- Legitimate Uses (Section 7): Limited strictly to specified operational purposes voluntarily submitted by the Data Principal, compliance with legal reporting mandates, and system security integrity.
3. Itemized Digital Personal Data Collected
| Category | Data Items | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitlist & Inquiry | Full name, email address, user track (student/mentor/institution), institution name, goals | Cohort invitation, service updates, early-access credit allocation | Until cohort launch or consent withdrawal |
| Technical Access | Hashed IP address, session timestamp, browser user-agent | Fraud detection, rate limiting, and security telemetry | 90 days rolling |
4. Rights of the Data Principal (Sections 11–14)
Under the DPDPA 2023, you hold the following statutory rights:
- Right to Access Information (Section 11): Request a summary of digital personal data being processed and identities of Data Processors with whom data is shared.
- Right to Correction and Erasure (Section 12): Rectify inaccurate data, complete incomplete records, or request complete erasure when the processing purpose is fulfilled.
- Right of Grievance Redressal (Section 13): Register grievances directly with our designated Grievance Officer.
- Right to Nominate (Section 14): Nominate an individual to exercise rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.
5. Data Protection & Security Controls
We implement technical safeguards aligned with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, including TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, SQLite column-level encryption at rest on Cloudflare D1 edge infrastructure, and strict role-based access controls.
6. Grievance Officer & Contact Information
Designated Grievance Officer:
Tegmine Stars Private Limited, 6/70, N Gollapalli, B. Mattam, Chennampalli, Badvel, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India — 516502
In accordance with Section 18 of the DPDPA, if your grievance is unresolved within thirty (30) days, you may file a formal complaint before the Data Protection Board of India.