Privacy Policy

1. Definitions:
   • 'We' or 'Company': refers to the owner of this web portal, Up Network Global Pvt. Ltd., a company duly registered with the Registrar of the Companies in India, having registered office and operations in India.
   • 'BIZfrnd.com' or 'Web Portal' or 'Portal' or 'Platform': refers to our business networking platform, accessible via the internet or any other means.
   • 'User' or 'You': refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our platform.
2. We are committed to protect your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services. By accessing or using the Portal, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
3. Information Collected:
   • Personal Information: We may collect personal information you provide directly when you register an account, create a profile, communicate with other users, or participate in activities on the portal. This information may include your name, email address, contact details, professional background, and other relevant details.
   • Automatically Collected Information: When you interact with the portal, certain information is automatically collected, such as your IP address, device information, browser type, and usage patterns. We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this data for analytics and functionality purposes. For more information about cookies, please see our Cookies Policy below.
4. Use of Information: We may use the collected information to:
   • Provide and improve our services, features, and user experience.
   • Facilitate networking and communication among users.
   • Customize content and recommendations based on your preferences.
   • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
   • Send periodic updates, newsletters, and promotional materials with your consent.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
   • User Profile Information: Your profile information, excluding sensitive data, may be visible to other users of the portal. You can control the visibility of certain details in your profile settings.
   • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the portal, such as hosting, data analytics, marketing, and customer support.
   • Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information if required by the law, court order, or government request. We may also share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of the portal, its users, or others.
   • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction.
6. Data Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links: The portal may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Cookies Policy:
   • How We Use Cookies: We may use cookies to:
     • Remember your login information for future visits.
     • Understand and save your preferences for personalised content.
     • Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction to improve the portal.
     • Provide relevant advertisements based on your interests.
   • Managing Cookies: You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the portal.
9. Children's Privacy: This portal is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years old. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to delete it.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. The most current version will always be posted on the platform.