Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Schwettmann Tech Pvt. Ltd. ("Schwettmann Tech", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at schwettmanntech.com or engage our services.

2. Data We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact details — name, email address, phone number, company name
• Enquiry details — project description, budget range, service of interest
• Newsletter subscription — email address only
• Job application data — CV, cover letter, professional history (career enquiries)

Information Collected Automatically

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time on page, referral source
• Cookie identifiers (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries, schedule consultations, and provide requested services
• Send newsletters or product updates (only if you opted in)
• Improve our website's functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations under Indian law (IT Act 2000, DPDPA 2023)
• Prevent fraud and maintain security of our systems
• Conduct aggregate, anonymised analytics on website usage

We will never sell your personal data to third parties or use it for unsolicited marketing beyond the scope you authorised.

4. Data Sharing

We share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., CRM platform, email delivery) who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements
• Microsoft: As a Microsoft Solution Partner, certain project-related data may be shared with Microsoft for partner program compliance and licensing verification
• Legal requirements: When required by Indian law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate privacy notices issued

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We use:

• Essential cookies — required for site functionality (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics cookies — anonymised traffic data (Google Analytics 4)
• Preference cookies — remember your cookie consent choice

You can control non-essential cookies via the cookie banner on first visit or your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect site functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including:

• TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
• Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
• Regular security assessments aligned with security best practices
• GDPR-ready data processing infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure (India regions)

No method of electronic transmission is 100% secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by applicable law.

7. Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (India) and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection — object to processing for direct marketing at any time
• Withdraw consent — for marketing communications via the unsubscribe link in any email

To exercise any right, email us at dillip.parida@schwettmann.in. We respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:

• Enquiry / contact form data: 3 years from last interaction
• Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscribed + 30 days
• Client project data: 7 years (financial record requirements under Indian law)
• Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default, anonymised)

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including Microsoft, NASSCOM, and LinkedIn. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit via our links.

10. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. For material changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or via email (for newsletter subscribers).

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: dillip.parida@schwettmann.in
• Post: Schwettmann Tech Pvt. Ltd., Attn: DPO, Bizness Square, 16 Hitech City Rd, Laxmi Cyber City, HITEC City, Hyderabad – 500081, Telangana, India
• Phone: +91 – 8886155998 (Business hours, Monday–Friday)
• Germany: Schwettmann.dev GmbH, Bocksmauer 2, 49074 Osnabrück · normen.schwettmann@schwettmann.dev · +49 – 15140736794