Privacy Policy
AffiliateNG Pvt Ltd | Effective Date: 1 January 2025 | Last Updated: 17 February 2026
Table of Contents
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:
6. Affiliate Links Disclosure
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:
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:
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.