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1. Introduction

Jindal Steel and Power Limited (referred to as the "Company" or "Us" and indicated by "us", "we" or "our" or "JSPL") takes your ("you", "user", "subscriber", "customer") Privacy very seriously. We are committed to protecting and respecting your online Privacy and recognize your need for appropriate protection and management of any Personal Data you share with us.

This policy provides details on the following sections:

  • Applicability of this policy
  • Exclusions to our Privacy policy
  • What Personal Data do we collect about you
  • How is Personal Data collected by us
  • How do we use your Personal Data
  • How do we use Cookies (covered in detail in the Cookie Policy)
  • Your Personal Data and your legal rights
  • Sharing and disclosing your Personal Data
  • How long do we retain your Personal Data
  • Accuracy of your Personal Data
  • Security and protection of your Personal Data
  • Privacy policy updates

2. Objective

Through this Website and Application Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") we intend to provide a synopsis of our Privacy practices regarding Personal Data that we collect and Process about you through various sources. Although the primary focus of this Privacy Policy is on the Personal Data collected and Processed through our application and website https://www.jindalsteel.com/ that link to and its related sub domain (collectively referred to as "Jindal Websites"), our adherence to the below mentioned principles remain across JSPL towards Personal Data Processing.

By accessing or using our website or by otherwise giving us your information, you confirm that you have read, and understood, and agreed to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

3. Applicability of this Policy

This Website and Application Privacy Policy is for everyone who uses our services and not limited to our employees, customers, or vendors. It explains how we handle Personal Data of different people, including our employees, shareholders, customers, job applicants, vendors, and anyone else who uses our websites or apps. This Policy protects your Personal Data when you're on our websites or using our apps.

4. Exclusions to our Privacy Policy

It's important to note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to Third-party websites, apps, or systems that may be linked to or from our services, even if you access them through our platforms. These external entities operate under their own Privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies or for the Personal Data they may collect. We strongly advise you to read the Privacy policies of any Third-party platforms before submitting any Personal Data to them.

Furthermore, if you are utilizing other websites, applications, or systems that are not operated by JSPL and have their own Privacy policies, our Privacy Policy does not apply to them. Our Privacy Policy is solely applicable to the Personal Data that we collect, control, and Process.

5. Definitions

Term Definition
Data Privacy The term refers to protecting Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, or Disclosure. It ensures that individuals have control over their own data and can decide who can see it, how it is used, and for what purposes.
Data Principal The individual to whom the Personal Data relates, where such individual is a child includes the parents or lawful guardian of such a child, and where such individual is a person with disability, includes the lawful guardian of such an individual.
Personal Data Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data including but not limited to: name, employee number, contact details, Aadhar card details, e-mail address, bank account details, biometric details, driving license details, photographs etc.
Processing Processing in relation to Personal Data means an automated operation or set of operations performed on digital Personal Data, and may include operations such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, use, alignment, or combination, indexing, sharing, Disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, restriction, erasure, or destruction
Cookies Small data files that are placed on your device (such as your computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are used to improve your website experience, as well as provide website owners with useful information about how the website is used.
Data Fiduciary Any person who alone or in conjunction with other persons determines the purpose and means of Processing of Personal Data
Significant Data Fiduciary Data Fiduciary that Processes large volumes of Personal Data or deals with sensitive data categories.
Data Processor Any person who Processes Personal Data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary
Data Protection Officer (DPO) An individual appointed by the Significant Data Fiduciary in accordance with Section 10(2)(a) of DPDP Act.
Disclosure Rendering Personal Data accessible, for example by allowing access to Personal Data either transferring, distributing, or publishing the Personal Data.
Consent Any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the Data Principal's wishes by which they, through a statement or using a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the specific Processing of Personal Data relating to them.
Third-party A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the Data Principal, Fiduciary, Processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the Fiduciary or Processor, are authorized to Process Personal Data

6. What Personal Data do we collect about you

We may collect your Personal Data including but not limited to:

  • Your name, age, personal address, designation, telephone number, email address, company address.
  • How you use our services, which may include your traffic data and the date, time, duration, and the types of websites that you visit, your device details, your search history and browsing history on our websites.
  • Your amount of data usage, Internet Protocol (IP) address which we collect when you visit our websites and your device details, the date, time, and location of your visit of our websites, the type and version of browser used, the operating system and platform and the URL of any websites which you used to access our websites.
  • Your communications with us.
  • Your account information such as the services you use and anything else relating to your account.
  • Your device information (device id, model, OS version).
  • Location data.
  • Application usage data.
  • Permission granted (e.g., camera, microphone, contacts, storage).
  • Any other information we need to provide services via the website or application

7. How is Personal Data collected by us

We may collect your Personal Data through various means, including but not limited to the following:

  • When you contact us through the Website or any other channels (such as forms, e-mail addresses, hyperlinks, or social media platforms).
  • When you register with us to receive products and/or services.
  • When you complete surveys conducted by or for us.
  • When you elect to receive any communications from us (including newsletters or promotional offers) and any information you may voluntarily provide.
  • When you contact us for any service requests, queries through a toll-free number/email.
  • When you connect with our sales officer or personnel.
  • When we have partnered with you for any business purposes.
  • When you contact us on email or career platforms for job applications.

8. How do we use your Personal Data

Your Privacy is very important to us, and we have designed our Privacy Policy with the objective of maintaining your trust, confidence and respecting your right of protecting your Personal Data. We will only use your Personal Data for the purposes for which we collected it. Based on the necessity to enter into or perform a contract, we may Process your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To confirm the processing of your tenders.
  • To assist you when connecting with JSPL.
  • To deliver products & services to you.
  • Personalising in application content.
  • Improving application performance through analytics.
  • Enabling features requiring location access.
  • To respond to any questions or concerns you may have regarding our network or services.

Based on the Personal Data voluntary provided by you as per legitimate use, we Process your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • Monitoring and improving our website and its content.
  • Facilitating communication, including responding to inquiries, providing updates, or resolving issues.
  • Sending you information about our products and services for marketing purposes and promotions after obtaining your Consent.
  • Tailoring our offerings to better align with your needs and preference.
  • Establishing, exercising, or defending legal rights in connection with legal proceedings (including any prospective legal proceedings) and seeking professional or legal advice in relation to such legal proceedings.
  • Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

9. How do we use Cookies

We use Cookies on our website to enhance your user experience and to gather information about how visitors use our website. The Cookies we use may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Provide you with personalized content.
  • Improve website and application performance and functionality.
  • Analyse website traffic and usage.
  • Deliver relevant advertisements.

We may use both session Cookies (which remain active only until you close your web browser) and persistent Cookies (which remain active on your device until their expiration date). You can control the use of Cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling Cookies may impact your user experience and ability to access certain website features.

By continuing to use our website, you Consent to our use of Cookies as described in this policy. For more information on how we use Cookies, please follow this link: Cookie policy.

10. Your Personal Data and your legal rights

Right to information of Personal Data

You have the right to obtain information about your Personal Data from us. This includes confirming whether we are Processing or have Processed your Personal Data, receiving a summary of the Personal Data being Processed, and knowing the identities of all Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors with whom your Personal Data has been shared.

Right to correction and erasure of Personal Data

You have the right to rectify any inaccuracies or incomplete information in your Personal Data held by us. Beyond correction, this right also includes the capability to request the deletion of Personal Data when it is deemed no longer necessary for us to hold it. This ensures helps you in maintaining control over your information, ensuring it remains accurate and relevant, and prevents unnecessary retention of your data, except when retention is required for a legal purpose.

Right of grievance redressal

You have the right to easily register a grievance with us. If you are unsatisfied with our response or receive no response within the prescribed period (i.e., seven days), you can file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India according to the prescribed procedure.

Right to nominate

You have the right to nominate another individual, as prescribed, who will exercise your rights as a Data Principal in case of your death or incapacity. "Incapacity" refers to your inability to exercise your rights due to unsoundness of mind or body, as defined by Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Right to withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw your Consent at any time for the Processing of your Personal Data, as per the applicable laws and prescribed procedures. When you request to withdraw your Consent, we should stop Processing your Personal Data and erase any data that is no longer necessary, except when retention is required for a legal purpose. We should inform you about the consequences of withdrawing the Consent, such as limitations in services or termination of our agreement, if applicable.

How to exercise your rights?

To invoke your rights, please send an email to JSPL Data Protection Officer dpo.jsp@jindalsteel.com.

Please note that you are entitled to lodge a complaint with the Board, concerning JSPL compliance with the applicable data protection laws and regulations.

11. Sharing and Disclosing your Personal Data

Your Personal Data will be accessed internally by JSPL employees in accordance with their scope of work and competence, only on a need-to-know basis.

Your Personal Data may be shared with, or transferred to:

  • Our affiliated companies
  • Trusted Third-parties such as:
    • Our Concessionaires
    • Consultants
    • Advisors
    • Public authorities

We do not share your Personal Data with our affiliates or any Third-party unless it is necessary for the provision of the services, without putting in place the adequate safeguards.

We may Disclose your Personal Data, with predefined processes, if such Disclosure is:

  • Permitted by applicable laws in India.
  • Expressly permitted by the Indian regulatory framework.
  • In response to legal process (e.g., police, emergency services, etc.) in order to comply with a court order or applicable law or in connection with judicial proceedings or other legal process.
  • Necessary for the execution of the agreement between us and the provision of our services to you.
  • Expressly permitted by you (express opt-in Consent).

If we (or our assets) are merged, amalgamated, acquired, transferred or if we go out of business, enter bankruptcy, or go through some other change of control, personal information could be one of the assets transferred to or acquired by a Third party.

12. How long do we retain your Personal Data

The periods for which we keep your Personal Data depends on the purpose for which your Personal Data was collected. We will only keep your Personal Data for as long as it is necessary or needed for our business purposes, post which we would delete it from our systems.

Some of the Personal Data, which you give to JSPL for a service, would be retained even after fulfilment of the purpose of Processing, as per the applicable law or regulatory requirements.

13. Accuracy of your Personal Data

Notwithstanding the obligation for JSPL to put in place all necessary means to comply with the accuracy principle under applicable data protection laws, you agree to provide us with accurate Personal Data at all times and you will notify us promptly upon any changes to your Personal Data.

14. Security and protection of your Personal Data

We respect your Privacy and are committed to protecting the Personal Data that you provide, in connection with your use of our site. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures capable of protecting the Personal Data and information against loss, damage, Disclosure, replacement with incorrect data or information, or addition of untrue information. Such technical measures include but not limited to:

  • Encryption
  • Logical Access Control
  • Physical Access Control
  • Log Management
  • Backup

15. Privacy policy updates

JSPL reserves the right to change the Privacy Policy when necessary. We will occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. When we post changes to this Privacy Policy, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this Privacy policy. If we make any material changes in the way we collect, use, and share Personal Data, we will notify you by prominently posting notice of the changes on the website. We recommend that you check this page from time to time to inform yourself of any changes in this Privacy Notice.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy our use of your Personal Data, please reach out to us at dpo.jsp@jindalsteel.com.