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                                Indian Register Quality Systems (IRQS) <br> PRIVACY POLICY

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                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Last Updated: 16 November 2025</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">This Privacy Policy explains how IRQS (Indian
                        Register Quality Systems), a division of IRClass Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (“IRQS”, “we”,
                        “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit or
                        interact with our website <a href="https://www.irqs.co.in/"
                            style="color: orange;">www.irqs.co.in</a> (“Website”).</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.</p>


                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We may collect the following categories of personal
                        data:</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>2.1 Information Provided by You</strong>
                    </p>
                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Name</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Email address</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Phone number</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Company name</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Designation</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Location</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Service interest (ISO certification, training,
                            sustainability services, etc.)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Messages sent via inquiry forms, emails,
                            WhatsApp API, or contact pages</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Billing details for payments (for training and
                            service invoices)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Any documents voluntarily shared for
                            certification or training purposes</li>

                    </ul>


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                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>2.2 Automatically Collected
                            Information</strong></p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">When you use our Website, we may collect:</p>
                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">IP address</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Device information</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Browser type</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Operating system</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Pages visited and time spent</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Referral URLs</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Cookie data and tracking pixels</li>


                    </ul>


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                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>3. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
                        </strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Our Website uses cookies and third-party tracking
                        technologies including:</p>
                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Google Analytics</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Google Tag Manager</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Onfinity CRM</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">HubSpot (where applicable)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Facebook Pixel</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">WhatsApp API</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Zoho Campaigns / other email marketing toos
                        </li>


                    </ul>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">These tools help us analyze website traffic,
                        improve user experience, and run marketing activities.</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">You may disable cookies through your browser
                        settings, but some features may not function correctly.</p>
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                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>4. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION </strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We collect and process your data for the following
                        purposes:</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>4.1 Service Delivery</strong></p>
                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Providing ISO certification, training,
                            sustainability, and related services</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Responding to inquiries and service requests
                        </li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Sharing proposals, quotations, and technical
                            details</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Audit coordination and certification
                            communications</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Certificate verification</li>



                    </ul>

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                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 4.2 Training Services</strong>

                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Registration for training programs</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Issuing invoices, receipts, joining links, and
                            certificates</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Examination enrollment (if applicable)</li>




                    </ul>

                    </p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 4.3 Marketing & Communication</strong>

                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Sending service updates, newsletters, or
                            promotions</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Following up on web inquiries via email,
                            WhatsApp, or phone</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Improving website performance and lead
                            management</li>




                    </ul>

                    </p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 4.4 Legal & Compliance</strong>

                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Compliance with statutory or accreditation
                            requirements</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Preventing fraud, misuse, or security breaches
                        </li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Internal audits and data analysis</li>




                    </ul>

                    </p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
                            (GDPR-ALIGNED)</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Where applicable, we process your data based on:
                    </p>

                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Consent</strong> (form submissions,
                            newsletters)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Contractual necessity
                            </strong>(providing services requested by you)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Legitimate interest</strong>
                            (analytics, service improvement)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Legal obligation</strong> (audit
                            retention, statutory requirements)</li>




                    </ul>

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                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 6. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Your personal data may be used for:</p>

                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Communication regarding services</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Creating proposals and quotations</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Training registration and certification</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Sharing updates, changes, reminders, or
                            results</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Scheduled audits and assessments</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Account verification, certificate verification
                        </li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Customer support and follow-ups</li>




                    </ul>

                    </p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 7. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We do not sell or rent your personal data.</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We may share data with:</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 7.1 Third-Party Service Providers</strong>
                    </p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Such as:</p>


                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">CRM platforms (Zoho, HubSpot)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Email tools (Zoho Campaigns or replacements)
                        </li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Payment processors (UPI/Bank transfer
                            channels)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Analytics providers (Google Analytics,
                            Facebook Pixel)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">IT and hosting partners</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">WhatsApp API integrations</li>





                    </ul>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">These partners operate under confidentiality and
                        data protection agreements.</p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 7.2 Legal & Regulatory
                            Authorities</strong></p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We may share data when:</p>


                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Required by law or accreditation bodies</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Responding to legal processes</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Preventing fraud or security risks</li>






                    </ul>


                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 7.3 Internal Teams</strong></p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">IRQS/IRClass teams for:</p>


                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Certification</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Technical support</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Training coordination</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Finance & billing</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Marketing & customer support</li>
                    </ul>


                    </p>


                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong> 8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Some of our service providers operate globally.</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> Your data may be transferred outside India, but
                        only under:</p>

                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">DPDP Act 2023 compliance</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Standard contractual clauses</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Adequate data protection safeguards</li>
                    </ul>

                    </p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>9. DATA RETENTION</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We retain data for as long as necessary to fulfill:
                    </p>


                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Certification audit cycles</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Training and certification records</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Statutory & accreditation requirements</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Legal obligations</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Internal operational needs</li>

                    </ul>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">When no longer required, data is securely deleted.
                    </p>

                    </p>


                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>10. DATA SECURITY</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We use reasonable administrative, technical, and
                        physical safeguards to protect your data against:</p>


                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Unauthorized access</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Loss</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Misuse</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Modification</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Disclosure</li>

                    </ul>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">However, no online platform can guarantee 100%
                        security.</p>

                    </p>


                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>11. YOUR RIGHTS</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Depending on applicable laws (DPDP Act 2023, GDPR
                        where relevant), you may have:</p>


                    <ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Right to Access</strong> – Request
                            what data we hold</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Right to Correction</strong> – Request
                            updates to your data</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Right to Withdraw Consent</strong>
                        </li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Right to Restrict Processing</strong>
                        </li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Right to Data Portability
                            </strong>(where applicable)</li>
                        <li class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>Right to Erasure </strong>(subject to
                            legal and accreditation retention requirements)</li>

                    </ul>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">To exercise your rights, write to:</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">irqs@irclass.org</p>

                    </p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">Our Website and services are <strong> not intended
                            for children under 16.</strong></p>



                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> We do not knowingly collect children’s personal
                        data.</p>


                    </p>

                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>13. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We may include links to external websites.</p>



                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> We are not responsible for their content, privacy
                        practices, or policies.</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy
                        policies.</p>


                    </p>


                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>14. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to
                        time.</p>



                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> Changes will be posted on this page with a revised
                        update date.</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> Continued Website use after changes implies
                        acceptance.</p>


                    </p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"><strong>15. CONTACT INFORMATION</strong>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para">For questions, concerns, or requests:</p>



                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> <strong> IRQS (Indian Register Quality
                            Systems)</strong> Division of <strong>IRClass Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.</strong> Mumbai,
                        India</p>
                    <p class="bs-para py-2 typBlack typ-member-para"> Email: <strong>irqs@irclass.org</strong></p>


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