Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Last Updated: May 20, 2026
1. Introduction
MarketIntel ("we", "our", "us") operates marketintel.co.in, a B2B market research and industry intelligence publication. We are committed to protecting the personal data of every visitor, subscriber, and reader. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have over your data.
This policy applies to all users of marketintel.co.in and any related services we operate. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. Data Controller
MarketIntel operates as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Contact for privacy matters:
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection contact: [email protected]
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Newsletter subscription: Your email address when you subscribe to our research briefings and market updates.
- Contact forms: Your name, email address, company name (optional), and the content of your message when you submit a contact or inquiry form.
- Research partnership inquiries: Professional details you voluntarily share when proposing a collaboration.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit marketintel.co.in, our servers and third-party analytics tools may collect:
- Device and browser data: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, language settings.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source (the page that brought you to us), links clicked.
- Network data: IP address (anonymised before storage), approximate geographic location derived from IP (country/city level only).
- Session identifiers: Temporary tokens used to maintain your browsing session.
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to operate and improve the website. See our full Cookie Policy for details. In brief:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. No consent needed.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how readers engage with our content. Consent required.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., cookie consent choices). Consent required.
You can manage cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only for the purposes set out below:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Delivering newsletter issues and research briefings you subscribed to | Consent |
| Responding to contact and research partnership inquiries | Legitimate interest / Contract |
| Understanding how readers use the site to improve content and navigation | Legitimate interest (anonymised analytics) |
| Preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with applicable laws and regulations | Legal obligation |
| Notifying subscribers of material changes to this policy | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
5. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data in limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers, email delivery services, analytics platforms. All operate under written data processing agreements and are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
- Legal requirements: We will disclose data when required by a valid court order, government authority, or applicable law. Where legally permitted, we will notify affected users before complying.
- Business transfers: If MarketIntel is acquired or its assets are transferred to a successor entity, personal data may transfer as part of that transaction. We will notify subscribers via the email address on record at least 30 days before any such transfer takes effect.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Ask us to delete your personal data where we have no compelling reason to continue processing it.
- Restriction: Ask us to pause processing of your data while a dispute is being resolved.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON or CSV) for data provided under consent or contract.
- Objection: Object to processing carried out under legitimate interest grounds, including direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for any consent-based processing. This does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days. Complex requests may require up to 60 days; we will inform you if this applies.
We may request verification of your identity before fulfilling a request.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction:
- All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections.
- Access to personal data is restricted to personnel with a legitimate need.
- Analytics data is anonymised before long-term storage.
- We conduct regular reviews of security practices and third-party processors.
Despite these measures, no online system is 100% secure. If you suspect your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].
8. Data Retention
| Data Category | Retention Period | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter subscriber email | Until unsubscribe + 30 days | Consent-based; 30-day window to handle re-subscribe requests |
| Contact form submissions | 2 years from submission | Legitimate interest in maintaining inquiry history |
| Analytics data | 26 months (anonymised and aggregated) | Industry standard for trend analysis |
| Cookie consent records | 13 months | ePrivacy compliance audit trail |
| Legal/compliance records | 7 years | Legal obligation |
9. International Data Transfers
MarketIntel's primary infrastructure operates within data centres with adequate security standards. Where data is processed by third-party service providers located outside India or the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, where applicable.
10. Third-Party Links
Our articles and research reports may link to external sources, databases, and publications. MarketIntel is not responsible for the privacy practices of linked third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any website you navigate to from our platform.
11. Children's Privacy
MarketIntel is a professional B2B publication. Our services are not directed at, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from, individuals under 16 years of age. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated to newsletter subscribers by email at least 14 days before taking effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the current version.
13. Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe we have not addressed your data protection concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. A list of EU data protection authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en. For UK residents: Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
14. Contact
For all privacy-related questions, rights requests, or concerns:
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection contact: [email protected]
Subject line for rights requests: "Privacy Rights Request"