Privacy Policy
Your Information.
Handled With Responsibility.
This Privacy Policy explains how Federate / Shaikh Group and relevant Group businesses may collect, use, store and otherwise handle information when you interact with this website or communicate with us through it.
We encourage you to read this Policy carefully so that you understand the types of information that may be involved and the choices available to you.
Happens to Your Data.
The Main Points Before You Read the Detail.
Information You Provide
We may receive information when you submit an enquiry, contact us or otherwise communicate with the Group.
Technical Information
Website systems and service providers may process technical information such as device, browser and connection data.
Business Purposes
Information may be used to operate the website, respond to enquiries and support legitimate business activities.
Your Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion or other data matters.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes the general approach to personal information and related data collected or processed through alsk.in, associated website functions and communications initiated through the website.
It may apply when you:
- browse or interact with this website;
- submit a business enquiry;
- contact us by email or telephone;
- provide information in connection with a partnership, supplier, project or business proposal;
- apply for a role or communicate regarding employment opportunities;
- otherwise provide information to us through a website-enabled interaction.
Where a separate Group business, brand, application or platform provides its own privacy notice, that notice may apply to the particular service or interaction described there.
Information We May Collect
The type of information involved depends on how you interact with the website and the Group.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us or submit an enquiry, information may include:
- your name;
- organisation or company name;
- job title or professional role;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- business address or location information;
- details of your enquiry, proposal or requirement;
- files, documents or other information that you choose to provide.
2.2 Technical and Usage Information
Depending on the website configuration, hosting environment and services enabled, technical information may be processed automatically when you use the website.
This may include information such as:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address;
- browser type and version;
- device or operating-system information;
- pages visited and interaction information;
- referring website or source;
- approximate geographic information derived from technical data;
- date, time and technical log information.
2.3 Business and Professional Information
When you communicate with us in a professional or commercial capacity, we may also receive information relating to your organisation, products, services, capabilities, project requirements or proposed business relationship.
How Information May Be Used
Information may be processed for purposes reasonably connected with the website and our legitimate business activities.
These purposes may include:
- operating, maintaining and improving the website;
- responding to enquiries and communications;
- understanding business proposals and professional requirements;
- communicating with suppliers, customers, partners and other business contacts;
- evaluating potential commercial, employment or partnership opportunities;
- protecting website systems and detecting technical or security-related issues;
- maintaining appropriate business records;
- complying with applicable legal, regulatory or contractual requirements;
- establishing, exercising or defending legal rights where necessary.
Where applicable law requires consent for a particular processing activity, consent may be requested in an appropriate manner.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Websites may use cookies, local storage, server logs or similar technologies for technical, functional, analytical or security purposes.
Cookies are small pieces of information that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Depending on the website configuration, cookies or similar technologies may help with:
- maintaining website functionality;
- remembering user preferences;
- understanding general website usage;
- improving performance;
- detecting abuse or security-related activity.
You may be able to manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain technologies may affect how some website functions operate.
Sharing of Information and Service Providers
Information may be shared where reasonably necessary to operate the website, respond to an enquiry or support legitimate business functions.
Depending on the situation, recipients may include:
- relevant Group companies or business functions;
- website hosting or infrastructure providers;
- email, communication or technology service providers;
- analytics or security providers where such services are enabled;
- professional advisers such as accountants, consultants or legal advisers where appropriate;
- government, regulatory, judicial or law-enforcement authorities where disclosure is legally required or otherwise permitted by law.
Where third-party service providers process information on our behalf, the information made available to them should be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant service or purpose.
Information Security
We recognise the importance of protecting information from inappropriate access, loss, misuse, alteration or unauthorised disclosure.
Reasonable administrative, organisational and technical measures may be used according to the nature of the information, website environment and relevant business requirements.
However, no internet transmission, electronic system or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure in every circumstance.
Users should therefore avoid sending passwords, unnecessary financial information, highly confidential materials or other sensitive information through ordinary website enquiries unless specifically requested through an appropriate channel.
Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or for related legitimate business, contractual, security, recordkeeping or legal requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on factors such as:
- the type of information;
- the nature of the interaction;
- whether a continuing business relationship exists;
- contractual or legal requirements;
- the need to resolve disputes or maintain appropriate records.
When information is no longer reasonably required, it may be deleted, anonymised or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable requirements and operational practices.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, the nature of the information and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding personal information.
These may include rights to:
- request information about personal data being processed;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- request deletion in circumstances recognised by applicable law;
- withdraw consent where processing depends on consent;
- object to or request restriction of certain processing where available;
- raise a privacy-related concern or complaint.
Certain rights may be subject to legal exceptions, verification requirements or legitimate reasons for retaining particular information.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the details provided at the end of this Policy.
Third-Party Websites and External Links
This website may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.
We do not control the privacy, security or content practices of independent third-party websites.
When you leave this website and interact with another service, the privacy policy and terms of that service may apply.
Children's Privacy
This corporate website is primarily intended for general informational, professional and business use.
It is not designed as a service specifically directed toward children. If information relating to a minor is provided in circumstances where additional consent or protection is required by applicable law, appropriate steps should be taken in accordance with those requirements.
International or Cross-Border Processing
Website infrastructure, cloud services, communication tools or other service providers may process or store information in locations different from the location of the website visitor.
Where cross-border processing occurs, applicable legal requirements and appropriate safeguards should be considered where required.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, business practices, technology or applicable requirements.
When the Policy is updated, the revised version may be published on this page together with an updated effective or revision date.
Continued use of the website after publication of an updated Policy will be subject to the revised notice to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have a question, request or concern regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, you may contact the Group using the details below.
P.O. Garden Reach,
Kolkata, West Bengal – 700024,
India