PRIVACY POLICY
MahaBachatGat Consultancy Portal
Portal: consultancy.mahabachatgat.in
Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: [02/07/2026]
Last Updated: [To be inserted]
1] Introduction
Welcome to MahaBachatGat Consultancy Portal (“Portal”, “we”, “our”, “us”), a digital consultancy directory and professional networking platform operated under the MahaBachatGat Ecosystem. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of Consultants, Service Buyers and all other users of the Portal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose and protect personal information when you access or use consultancy.mahabachatgat.in. By accessing or using the Portal, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2] Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, registered Consultants, Service Buyers and other users who access or use the Consultancy Portal. It covers information collected through:
- Portal registration
- Profile creation
- Service listings
- Contact forms
- Enquiry forms
- Communications
- Cookies
- Technical logs
- Other Portal features
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from the Portal.
3] Information We Collect
Depending upon how you use the Portal, we may collect the following categories of information.
a] Personal Information
- Name
- Organization Name
- Address
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Date of Birth (where applicable)
- Gender (optional)
- Profile Photograph
- Professional Biography
b] Professional Information (Consultants)
- Registered Consultants may voluntarily provide:
- Educational Qualifications
- Professional Certifications
- Work Experience
- Areas of Expertise
- Business Registration Details
- GST Registration (where applicable)
- PAN (where required)
- Professional Memberships
- Awards
- Languages Known
- Consultancy Services Offered
- Indicative Consultancy Charges
Only information intended for public display will appear on Consultant profiles.
c] Service Buyer Information
Service Buyers may provide:
- Name
- Contact Details
- Organisation Name
- Enquiry Details
- Consultation Requirements
- Communication Preferences
d] Registration Information
- During Consultant registration, we may collect:
- Username
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
- Registration Date
- Subscription Status
- Platform Registration Payment Details
- GST Invoice Information
e] Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Language Preferences
- Access Time
- Referring Website
- Usage Statistics
- Error Logs
4] Platform Registration Fee Information
The Consultancy Portal collects only the prescribed Platform Registration Fee from Consultants for creating and maintaining professional listings. Payments are processed through authorised third-party payment gateways. The Portal does not collect consultancy fees payable by Service Buyers to Consultants. Accordingly, the Portal does not process or store financial information relating to consultancy assignments conducted outside the Portal.
5] How We Use Information
Information collected through the Portal may be used to:
- create and manage user accounts;
- publish Consultant profiles;
- display consultancy services;
- facilitate communication between Consultants and Service Buyers;
- process Consultant registration;
- generate GST invoices for platform registration fees;
- improve Portal functionality;
- provide technical support;
- respond to enquiries;
- maintain security;
- detect fraud;
- comply with legal obligations;
- develop new Portal features;
- analyze Portal performance.
6] Consultant Profiles
Consultants voluntarily choose the information they wish to display publicly. Public profile information may include:
- Name
- Organization
- Profile Photograph
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Consultancy Services
- Languages
- Contact Details
- Indicative Consultancy Charges
By publishing such information, Consultants consent to its public display for professional networking purposes.
7] Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Portal may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- maintain user sessions;
- remember login preferences;
- improve website performance;
- analyse visitor behaviour;
- personalise user experience;
- enhance security.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some Portal features may not function properly.
8] Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information. Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary with:
- payment gateway providers (for Consultant registration fee only);
- website hosting providers;
- cloud service providers;
- email service providers;
- SMS service providers;
- government authorities;
- courts;
- law enforcement agencies;
- regulatory authorities;
- auditors;
- professional advisers.
Information shall be shared only for legitimate business, legal or regulatory purposes.
9] Consultancy Transactions
The Consultancy Portal does not participate in consultancy transactions between Consultants and Service Buyers. Accordingly:
- consultancy agreements are executed independently;
- consultancy payments are made directly between the parties;
- consultancy invoices are issued by the Consultant;
- tax compliance relating to consultancy services remains the responsibility of the Consultant.
- The Portal does not collect or store information relating to payments made directly between Consultants and Service Buyers outside the Portal.
10] Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including:
- SSL encryption;
- secure servers;
- role-based access control;
- encrypted passwords;
- firewall protection;
- malware monitoring;
- periodic security updates;
- restricted administrative access.
While we strive to protect personal information, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security.
11] Data Retention
Personal information shall be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- maintain user accounts;
- comply with legal obligations;
- resolve disputes;
- enforce Portal policies;
- maintain business records.
Certain information may be retained for longer periods where required by applicable law.
12] User Rights
Subject to applicable laws, users may request to:
- access their personal information;
- correct inaccurate information;
- update profile details;
- download available account information;
- deactivate their account;
- request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
Certain information may continue to be retained where required for taxation, legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.
13] Third-Party Websites
The Portal may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of such websites independently.
14] Children’s Privacy
The Consultancy Portal is intended for adults and legally competent persons. The Portal is not designed for children below the age permitted to enter into legally binding agreements under applicable law. If personal information relating to a child is inadvertently received, reasonable efforts will be made to delete such information upon becoming aware of it.
15] Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- changes in law;
- technological developments;
- operational improvements;
- regulatory requirements;
- Portal enhancements.
The latest version published on the Portal shall supersede previous versions. Continued use of the Portal after publication of revised policies constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
MahaBachatGat Consultancy Portal
Website: consultancy.mahabachatgat.in
Email: admin@consultancy.mahabachatgat.in
Phone: +91 7588203070