Effective Date: 7 March 2026
Last Updated: 18 August 2026
At GSB India (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal and professional data shared with us. As India Market Entry Consultants, we understand the importance of data security in cross-border business operations.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, engage our consulting services, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information only to the extent necessary to provide our market entry and consulting services.
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Identity Data: Name, job title, company name, and nationality (relevant for FDI and regulatory compliance).
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Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and office address.
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Business Data: Information regarding your market entry plans, investment size, and sector-specific interests.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns when you visit our website.
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Compliance Data: Documents required for KYC (Know Your Customer) or regulatory filings in India.
2. How We Use Your Data
In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023, we process your data based on your explicit consent for the following purposes:
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Service Delivery: Conducting market research, feasibility studies, and partner identification.
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Regulatory Support: Assisting with company incorporation and licensing with Indian authorities.
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Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing updates on the Indian regulatory landscape.
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Legal Compliance: Meeting statutory requirements under Indian law (e.g., FEMA, Companies Act).
3. Data Disclosure & Third Parties
We do not sell your data. We only share information with:
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Government Authorities: When required for your business registration or regulatory filings (e.g., MCA, RBI).
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Vetted Partners: Legal, accounting, or local logistics partners involved in your market entry process, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Mandates: When required by Indian law or court orders.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of your data. This includes:
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Encrypted data storage and secure communication channels.
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Restricted access to data on a “need-to-know” basis.
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Periodic security audits and risk assessments.
5. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights)
Under Indian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to Access: You can request a summary of the data we hold about you.
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Right to Correction: You may request updates to inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data once the purpose of collection is fulfilled.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the consulting engagement or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements in India.
7. Grievance Redressal
If you have questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:
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Name: Gurpreet Singh
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Designation: Data Protection Officer
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Email: [email protected]
8. Updates to this Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in Indian law or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly.