1. About this Privacy Policy.
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd ("FoogleTech," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your Personal Information when you interact with us — including through our website, services, sales processes, marketing communications, and any other means described herein.
This Policy applies to all visitors, clients, prospective clients, job applicants, and anyone else who interacts with FoogleTech Software. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
2. About Us.
FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd is a software development and technology staffing company incorporated and headquartered in Surat, Gujarat, India. We provide custom software development, staff augmentation, dedicated development teams, and technology consulting services to clients globally.
Registered Name: FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd
Registered Address: Surat, Gujarat, India
Email: foogletech@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8320352507
Website: foogletechsoftware.com
FoogleTech Software acts as the Data Controller for the Personal Information we collect through our website and service interactions. Where we process Personal Information on behalf of our clients, we act as a Data Processor, and the applicable client is the Data Controller.
3. Personal Information We Collect.
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you as an individual ("Personal Information"). We collect this information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
Contact and inquiry data: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any messages or content you send through our contact forms, chat tools, or email.
Newsletter subscriptions: Email address and communication preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing updates.
Job applications: Name, email, phone number, CV/resume, work history, educational background, skills, portfolio links, and any other information you include when applying for a position.
Client engagement data: Business contact details, project requirements, contractual information, and communications shared during client onboarding and project delivery.
Scheduled calls and demos: Name, email, phone number, company details, and availability preferences when booking a call or demo with our team.
Information Collected Automatically
Usage data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, referring URL, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and similar diagnostic data collected automatically when you visit our website.
Device information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution, and other technical identifiers collected through cookies and analytics tools.
Cookies and tracking data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies as described in Section 6.
Information from Third Parties
LinkedIn and social media: If you interact with us via LinkedIn or other social platforms, we may receive publicly available profile information consistent with your privacy settings on those platforms.
Referrals: If someone refers you to FoogleTech, we may receive your name and contact information from the referring party. We will inform you of this collection when we first contact you.
Analytics providers: Aggregated demographic and behavioural data from third-party analytics platforms to help us understand website usage patterns.
4. How We Use Your Information.
We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries: When you contact us through our website or email, we use your information to reply to your questions, provide information about our services, and follow up on your enquiry.
To deliver our services: We use client contact and project information to perform software development, staff augmentation, consulting, and related services under our contractual agreements.
To process job applications: We use applicant information to evaluate candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions. With your consent, we may retain your details for future opportunities.
To send marketing communications: With your consent or where we have a legitimate interest, we may send newsletters, industry insights, case studies, and promotional content. You can opt out at any time.
To improve our website and services: We analyse usage data to understand how visitors interact with our website, identify improvements, and develop new features and offerings.
For analytics and reporting: We use anonymised and aggregated data to prepare internal reports, assess marketing effectiveness, and make business decisions.
To ensure legal and regulatory compliance: We process data as necessary to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights.
For fraud prevention and security: We monitor for suspicious activity to protect our website, systems, clients, and employees from fraudulent or harmful behaviour.
To manage our business relationships: We use contact and engagement data to maintain relationships with existing and potential clients, partners, and vendors.
5. Legal Basis for Processing.
Where applicable (particularly for users in the European Union, UK, and other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws), we rely on the following legal bases to process your Personal Information:
Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where you have given us clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose — such as subscribing to our newsletter or applying for a job opportunity. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.
Performance of a Contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): Where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract with you — such as delivering software development services or fulfilling a service agreement.
Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): Where we must process your information to comply with a legal obligation — such as tax and accounting requirements, regulatory filings, or responding to lawful requests from public authorities.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests — such as improving our services, marketing to prospective clients with whom we have an existing relationship, preventing fraud, or maintaining business records — and these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 & Rules: To the extent applicable, we process data in compliance with the Information Technology Act 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA) as it comes into force.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse usage, and support our marketing activities.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how pages are used, and deliver personalised content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function. They enable core features like page navigation and form submission. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are visited most often). We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
Marketing & Preference Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These may be set by third-party advertising partners.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser, used to maintain session continuity during your visit.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we hold about you and information about how we use it.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information we hold about you.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request that we delete your Personal Information where we no longer have a valid legal basis to process it, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your data while a complaint or accuracy dispute is being resolved.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, and to request that we transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. Where you object to direct marketing, we will cease processing immediately.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: We do not currently make decisions about you solely based on automated processing that produce significant legal or similarly significant effects.
8. How to Exercise Your Rights.
To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days (or within the timeframe required by applicable law). In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Email: foogletech@gmail.com
Subject line: Privacy Rights Request
Phone: +91 8320352507
Postal: FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd, Surat, Gujarat, India
Please include your full name, email address, the right you wish to exercise, and a description of your request. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity before proceeding.
If you are located in the EU or UK and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
9. How We Share Your Information.
We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services — including cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud), email platforms, CRM systems, analytics tools, payment processors, and recruitment software. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
Business Partners: With your knowledge and where applicable to delivering your project, we may share limited information with trusted technology partners or subcontractors who support our service delivery.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or in response to lawful requests by government authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
Protection of Rights: We may share information where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of FoogleTech Software, our clients, or others — including investigating potential violations of our Terms of Service.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties in any other circumstances where you have given your explicit consent.
10. Advertising.
We may use third-party advertising services — such as Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Meta Ads — to display targeted advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing behaviour. These services may use cookies and tracking pixels to collect information about your interactions with our website and other sites.
The information collected by advertising partners is governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out at optout.aboutads.info. You may also adjust your ad preferences through your Google, LinkedIn, or Meta account settings.
We do not share precise Personal Information (such as your name or email) with advertising networks for personalised advertising without your explicit consent.
11. Data Retention and Deletion.
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to maintain our business records, and to comply with our legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it is processed:
Contact and inquiry data: Retained for up to 3 years from the date of last contact, after which it will be securely deleted unless you are an active client.
Client data: Retained for the duration of the client relationship and for a further 7 years to meet tax, audit, and contractual obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Job applicant data: Retained for 12 months from the date of application. With your consent, we may retain your details for an additional 12 months for future opportunities.
Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw consent or opt out of marketing communications.
Website usage and analytics data: Retained in anonymised or aggregated form for up to 26 months in accordance with our analytics provider's standard retention settings.
When your data is no longer needed, we delete it securely or anonymise it so it can no longer be associated with you.
12. Security of Your Information.
We take the security of your Personal Information seriously and implement a range of technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption: Data in transit is protected using TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using industry-standard algorithms.
Access Controls: Access to Personal Information is restricted to authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis, governed by role-based access controls and strong password policies.
Secure Infrastructure: We host our systems on reputable cloud platforms with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or equivalent security certifications.
Employee Training: Our team receives regular training on data protection, information security, and their responsibilities under this Policy.
Third-Party Vendor Assessment: We assess the security practices of third-party vendors before engaging them and require them to maintain appropriate security standards by contract.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a breach, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
13. Data Breaches.
Despite our best efforts to protect your Personal Information, data breaches can occur. In the event of a security breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, we will:
Notify relevant authorities: Where required by applicable law (e.g., within 72 hours under GDPR), we will notify the appropriate data protection supervisory authority of the breach.
Notify affected individuals: Where the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you directly without undue delay, providing information about the nature of the breach, the likely consequences, and the measures we have taken or propose to take.
Contain and investigate: We will take immediate steps to contain the breach, assess its scope, and implement remediation measures to prevent recurrence.
If you suspect that your Personal Information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at foogletech@gmail.com so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
14. Right to Opt-Out of the Sale/Sharing of Personal Information.
FoogleTech Software does not sell your Personal Information for monetary consideration. However, certain applicable laws — including the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) — define "sale" and "sharing" broadly to include certain data transfers to third parties for cross-context behavioural advertising, even without direct payment.
To the extent any of our data practices constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable law, you have the right to opt out. You can exercise this right by:
• Visiting our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page.
• Emailing us at foogletech@gmail.com with the subject line "Opt-Out Request".
• Adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.
We will honour your opt-out request within 15 business days of receipt and will not discriminate against you for exercising this right.
15. Children's Privacy.
Our website and services are directed at adults and are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under 18 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at foogletech@gmail.com and we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our systems.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Information from a child under 18, we will delete it from our records without delay.
16. International Data Transfers.
FoogleTech Software is headquartered in India and serves clients globally. Your Personal Information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence — including India and other countries where our service providers operate.
Where we transfer Personal Information from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data export restrictions, we rely on the following transfer mechanisms:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We incorporate the European Commission's approved Standard Contractual Clauses into our agreements with service providers outside the EEA to ensure adequate protections apply.
Adequacy Decisions: Where the destination country has received an adequacy decision from the European Commission or relevant UK authority, we rely on that decision.
Your Consent: In some cases, we may seek your explicit consent for specific international transfers.
If you would like more information about the safeguards we put in place for international data transfers, please contact us at foogletech@gmail.com.
17. Do Not Track.
Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its practices in response to DNT browser settings.
However, you can manage your tracking preferences through your browser's cookie settings and through our cookie consent tool. Please see Section 6 for more information about how we use cookies and your options to control them.
18. How to Contact Us.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through any of the following channels:
Email: foogletech@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8320352507
Postal Address: FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd, Surat, Gujarat, India
Website: Contact Us Page
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently. If you are not satisfied with our response, and you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
19. Appendixes.
The following appendixes contain supplementary privacy disclosures that apply to individuals in specific jurisdictions. If you are a resident of one of the regions listed below, the relevant appendix applies to you in addition to the main body of this Privacy Policy.
• Appendix I: California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) — for California, USA residents.
• Appendix II: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — for EU/EEA residents.
• Appendix III: UK Privacy Notice — for residents of the United Kingdom.
Appendix I: California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").
This Appendix applies to residents of California, USA, and supplements the information in our main Privacy Policy. Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and its predecessor the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their Personal Information.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of Personal Information from California residents: identifiers (name, email, IP address); commercial information (service inquiries, purchase history); internet or electronic network activity (browsing history on our site); professional or employment-related information (from job applicants); and inferences drawn from the above to create a profile about you.
Your California Rights
Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected, the sources, the business purpose, the categories of third parties we share it with, and the categories sold or disclosed for a business purpose.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of Personal Information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate Personal Information we hold about you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to direct us not to sell or share your Personal Information with third parties. Visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page to exercise this right.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive Personal Information to permitted purposes.
Right of Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CPRA rights.
How to Submit a Request
Submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing foogletech@gmail.com with the subject "California Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within 45 calendar days. You may designate an authorised agent to make a request on your behalf.
Appendix II: General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").
This Appendix applies to individuals located in the European Union and European Economic Area and supplements the main Privacy Policy with GDPR-specific information.
Data Controller
FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd acts as the Data Controller for Personal Information collected through our website and direct service interactions. Our contact details are set out in Section 18.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process Personal Information on the bases outlined in Section 5 of this Privacy Policy. Where we rely on legitimate interests, you can request further information about the balancing test we have conducted.
Your GDPR Rights
In addition to the rights described in Section 7, as an EU/EEA resident you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.
International Transfers
Where we transfer data outside the EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and other appropriate safeguards as described in Section 16.
Retention Periods
We retain data for the periods described in Section 11 unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.
Appendix III: UK Privacy Notice.
This Appendix applies to individuals located in the United Kingdom and supplements our main Privacy Policy with UK GDPR-specific information.
Data Controller
For UK residents, FoogleTech Software Pvt Ltd is the Data Controller. Our contact details are provided in Section 18.
Your UK Rights
UK residents have the same rights as described in Section 7 under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. These include rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and the right to object.
Supervisory Authority
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your Personal Information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. The ICO's helpline number is 0303 123 1113.
International Transfers
Transfers of Personal Information outside the UK are made in accordance with UK data protection law, using the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or other appropriate mechanisms where required.