Privacy Policy

 

 STARQUEST INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

 

 

1. Introduction

 

STARQUEST INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (“Starquest India”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and maintaining the highest standards of privacy in delivering our HR, recruitment, payroll, compliance, and workforce management services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and disclose personal data when you:

Visit our website (starquestindia.com)

Engage with our services

Interact with us as a candidate, client, employee, or business partner

 

We comply with:

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)

The Information Technology Rules, 2011 (India)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (where applicable)

 

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to:

Job applicants and candidates

Client organizations and their representatives

Contractual and deployed workforce

Website users and business partners

 

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

               A. Candidate / Employee Data

                     Name, contact details, address

                     Resume/CV, employment history, qualifications

                     Identity and verification documents

                     Payroll and compensation details

                     Attendance and performance data

                B. Client Data

                       Business contact details

                       Organizational and compliance-related information

                C. Technical Data

                        IP address, browser type, device information

                        Website usage data

                 D. Sensitive Personal Data (if applicable)

                         Collected only when necessary and with explicit consent:

                         Government ID details

                         Financial information (for payroll)

 

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for:

Recruitment and talent acquisition

Candidate profiling and job matching

Payroll processing and statutory compliance

Workforce deployment and contract management

Delivery of HR outsourcing (HRO) services

Legal and regulatory compliance

Communication and relationship management

Improving our services and systems

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing Under DPDP Act (India):

Consent of the Data Principal

Legitimate uses permitted under law (employment, compliance, etc.)

Under GDPR (if applicable):

Consent

Contractual necessity

Legal obligation

Legitimate interests (balanced with individual rights)

 

6. Consent and Withdrawal

Where consent is required:

It will be obtained clearly and lawfully

You may withdraw consent at any time

To withdraw consent:
info@starquestindia.com

Withdrawal will not affect prior lawful processing.

 

7. Disclosure of Personal Data

                   7.1 Clients and Employers

                           We share candidate data with prospective employers for recruitment purposes.

                  7.2 Affiliates and Partners

                           We may share data with affiliated entities and service providers supporting:

                           Payroll

                           Compliance

                           IT systems

                           Background verification

                  7.3 Government and Regulatory Authorities

                           We may disclose data:

                            To comply with labour laws and statutory requirements

                            For audits, inspections, and filings

                  7.4 Third-Party Service Providers

                           All vendors are required to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

                  7.5 Business Transfers

                           In case of merger/acquisition, data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.

 

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where required for global clients or operations:

Data may be transferred outside India

We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual protections, adequacy measures)

 

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

Recruitment lifecycle

Employment and payroll compliance

Legal and statutory obligations

After this, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate safeguards, including:

Access controls and authentication

Secure storage systems

Confidentiality agreements

Periodic compliance checks

However, no system is completely secure, and risks inherent to digital systems remain.

 

11. Your RightsUnder DPDP Act (India):

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct or update your data

Request erasure

Withdraw consent

Raise grievances

Nominate a representative

Under GDPR (if applicable):

You have the right to:

Access, rectify, or erase data

Restrict or object to processing

Data portability

Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

 

12. Cookies and Tracking

Currently, we do not use cookies to collect personal data for recruitment purposes. If implemented in the future, a separate cookie notice will be provided.

 

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect their data.

 

14. Grievance Redressal (India Compliance)

For any concerns regarding your personal data:

Email: info@starquestindia.com

We will address grievances within timelines prescribed under applicable laws.

 

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our Website or services implies acceptance of the updated Policy.

 

16. Contact Information

 

STARQUEST INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Email: info@starquestindia.com

Phone: +91 6366410234
Address: 33, 3rd floor, Gayathri Layout, CMR University Road, Nr Bethlehem House of Worship, Bagaluru, Bangalore North, Karnataka-562149

 

17. Terms and Conditions

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Terms and Conditions, which include limitations of liability and other binding provisions applicable to this Privacy Policy.