Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
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STARQUEST INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (âStarquest Indiaâ, âweâ, âusâ, or âourâ) 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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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13. Childrenâs Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect their data.
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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.
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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.
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16. Contact Information
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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
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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.