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Privacy Policy

How IBBF collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information.

Organization: Indian Business Betterment Foundation
Type: Privacy Policy
Applies To: All Users & Businesses
Last Updated: 21 May 2026
Section 1

Introduction

Indian Business Betterment Foundation (IBBF) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information shared on the platform. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you use IBBF services.

IBBF is a neutral, non-government platform and does not act as a court, regulator, or enforcement authority.

Section 2

Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

When you use the IBBF platform, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Complaint or review details
  • Supporting documents (invoices, screenshots, receipts, etc.)
  • Business details provided during verification or response
b) Automatically Collected Information
  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Date and time of access

This information is collected for security, audit, and platform integrity purposes.

Section 3

How We Use Information

Information collected on IBBF is used to:

  • Review complaints and reviews for policy compliance
  • Notify businesses of complaints filed against them
  • Publish complaint status, responses, and outcomes
  • Improve platform security and functionality
Important: IBBF does not sell personal information to third parties.
Section 4

Public Display of Information

Customer personal details (full name, email address, and phone number) are not displayed publicly
Only limited identity indicators such as first name and last initial may be shown for transparency
Business responses and complaint status may be visible on the platform
Uploaded documents are not publicly accessible unless required for context
Section 5

Information Sharing

IBBF may share limited information:

  • With the concerned business for the purpose of complaint notification and response
  • When required by law, court order, or government authority

IBBF does not share information for marketing or promotional purposes.

Section 6

Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain complaint and review records
  • Comply with legal, audit, or security requirements

IBBF may retain anonymized data for analytical purposes.

All records — including archived complaints and reviews — are retained on the backend permanently. Content archived from public view is never permanently deleted.
Section 7

Data Security & Cookies

IBBF uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

All data transmitted between your device and IBBF is protected using secure encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL), helping keep your information safe during transit.

Note: No online platform can guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to submit only the information necessary for their complaint or review.

IBBF uses essential cookies that are necessary for the platform to function properly. These support:

  • Secure login sessions
  • Platform security
  • Spam and abuse prevention
  • Remembering basic user preferences

IBBF may also use optional analytics cookies to:

  • Understand overall website traffic
  • Improve platform performance
  • Analyse usability and user experience

You remain in control of your cookie choices. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences at any time through the cookie settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the platform.

IBBF does not use cookies for intrusive advertising or third-party behavioural profiling.

For platform integrity, security and fraud-prevention systems may temporarily process IP addresses and device-related information to protect the platform, prevent abuse, and maintain secure access. IBBF may use IP-based security monitoring to detect spam, abuse, suspicious activity, and unauthorized access attempts.

Note: Analytics cookies are currently limited and may be expanded in future platform updates.
Section 8

User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and truthful information
  • Avoiding the submission of sensitive personal data not required for the complaint or review

IBBF is not responsible for information voluntarily shared by users beyond platform requirements.

Section 9

Third-Party Links

The IBBF platform may contain links to third-party websites. IBBF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Section 10

Children's Privacy

IBBF services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older. IBBF does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Section 11

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

Section 12

Contact

For privacy-related concerns, users may contact IBBF through the contact details provided on the website.

Visit the Contact Us page or email support@ibbindia.org

By using the IBBF platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

IBBF is a neutral, non-government platform. This policy applies to all users and businesses interacting with the platform.

IBBF is an independent, non-government platform documenting consumer experiences and business information. Content reflects user submissions and does not constitute legal advice, endorsement, or determination of fault or liability.