Privacy Policy

Effective Date: To be confirmed on launch  ·  Last Updated: 13 May 2026

1. Entity Identification

This Privacy Policy applies to Charika Labs, a research identity operated by Charika Labs Private Limited, registered at:

C-22, Parizat Complex, Bittan Market, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016, India.
CIN: Pending — to be inserted on incorporation.

References to "we", "us", or "Charika Labs" refer to Charika Labs Private Limited.

2. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by:

  • The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder
  • For EU/EEA visitors: the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

3. Data We Collect

This is a research publication website. We collect minimal data:

  • Contact information (name, email) — only when you write to us directly via the contact page
  • Usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) — for aggregated analytics only

We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or health data. We do not offer services to individuals under 18.

4. How We Use Data

  • To respond to research enquiries, collaboration requests, or press contacts
  • To improve the website through aggregated, non-identifiable analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations where applicable

We do not sell personal data. We do not use personal data for automated profiling or advertising.

5. Data Sharing

We share personal data only where strictly necessary: with service providers (hosting, email) bound by data processing agreements, and with legal or regulatory authorities as required by Indian law.

6. Data Retention

  • Contact / enquiry data: 2 years from last contact, then deleted
  • Website analytics: 26 months (aggregated)

7. Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to access, correct, or erase personal data we hold about you, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any right, write to: hello@charikalabs.com

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

9. Grievance Officer

Grievance Officer: Hitanshu Shrivastava
Email: hello@charikalabs.com

Complaints will be acknowledged within 48 hours and resolved within 30 days.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.