Legal Document

Privacy Policy

AffiliateNG Pvt Ltd  |  Effective Date: 1 January 2025  |  Last Updated: 17 February 2026

1. About This Policy & Our Company

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to AffiliateNG Pvt Ltd, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013

We operate the website theaffiliatenexus.com ("Platform"), an affiliate marketing marketplace that curates and promotes third-party products via affiliate links. By using our Platform, you consent to this Policy.

This Policy is published in compliance with:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") and IT (Amendment) Act, 2008
  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("SPDI Rules")
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act")
  • Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number when you submit our Contact form
  • Query type and message content submitted via Contact Us
  • Newsletter subscription email (if opted in)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
  • Pages visited, time spent, referral URLs, search queries on our Platform
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2.3 Sensitive Personal Data (SPDI)

We do not collect passwords, financial information, health data, sexual orientation, or biometric data. If this changes, we will obtain explicit consent as mandated by the SPDI Rules, 2011.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes under the DPDP Act, 2023:

Service Delivery: To respond to your queries, support requests, and contact form submissions.
Platform Improvement: To analyse usage patterns, improve search functionality, product recommendations, and user experience.
Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, deal alerts, or promotional content — only with your explicit prior consent.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable Indian laws, court orders, or government directives.
Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities on our Platform.
Analytics: To measure Platform performance using privacy-compliant analytics tools.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Affiliate Partners (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.): When you click an affiliate link, you are redirected to a third-party site. Their privacy policy governs data collected after the redirect. We do not transfer your contact data to them.
  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., email service providers, analytics) acting as Data Processors under contractual data processing agreements consistent with DPDP Act, 2023.
  • Legal Obligation: Disclosure required by Indian law, SEBI, CERT-IN, or valid court/government orders.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, subject to the acquirer honouring this Policy or notifying you.
  • With Your Consent: Any other sharing requires your explicit prior consent.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Type Purpose Retention
EssentialSession management, securitySession
AnalyticsPlatform usage statisticsUp to 2 years
Affiliate TrackingCommission attribution for partners30–90 days
PreferenceLanguage, region preferences1 year

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.

6. Affiliate Links Disclosure

Important Disclosure: AffiliateNG Pvt Ltd participates in affiliate marketing programmes. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer (e.g., Amazon, Flipkart) at no additional cost to you. This is our primary revenue model and is disclosed in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and ASCI Guidelines on Influencer Advertising.

Affiliate links are clearly indicated. Product recommendations are based on quality and value, not commission rates.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: 3 years (for grievance redressal and audit purposes)
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscribe + 6 months
  • Server logs: 90 days
  • Analytics data: Up to 26 months in aggregated/anonymised form

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised consistent with DPDP Act, 2023 obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement security practices as mandated by the IT (SPDI) Rules, 2011:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Incident response plan with CERT-IN reporting obligations

In the event of a data breach affecting you materially, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

9. Your Rights Under DPDP Act, 2023

As a Data Principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

Access: Obtain a summary of personal data we hold about you
Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Erasure: Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal retention obligations)
Grievance Redressal: Lodge complaints with our Grievance Officer
Nominee: Designate a nominee to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time (prospective effect)

To exercise your rights, email privacy@theaffiliatenexus.com with proof of identity. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed at children under the age of 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly as required under the DPDP Act, 2023, which provides enhanced protections for children's data.

11. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the IT Act, 2000 (Section 5A) and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, we have appointed a Grievance Officer:

Name: Mr. Sanjay
Designation: Grievance Officer, AffiliateNG Pvt Ltd
Email:theaffiliatenexus.com@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 15 days of receipt of complaint

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email (if subscribed) or a prominent notice on our Platform at least 7 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.