Data Retention Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

This Data Retention Policy outlines how Innovate Consultancy collects, stores, and retains personal and business data in compliance with applicable laws and internal business practices.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the duration for which we retain various types of data collected from users, clients, partners, and job applicants through our website innovateconsultancy.co.in.

2. Types of Data Collected

The types of data we collect may include, but are not limited to:

• Contact details (name, phone number, email address)
• Job applications and resumes
• Business inquiries and service requests
• Website usage and analytics data

3. Retention Period

We retain data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, including legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typical retention periods include:

• Client and project data: Retained for 7 years post-service completion
• Job application data: Retained for up to 2 years from the date of receipt
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 1 year unless required longer
• Website analytics: Retained for up to 2 years in anonymized format

4. Data Disposal

Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized using industry-standard practices to prevent unauthorized access or recovery.

5. Exceptions

We may retain certain data longer where required by legal obligations, ongoing disputes, or enforcement of our agreements and policies.

6. User Rights

You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at:

Email: hr@innovateconsultancy.co.in

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Data Retention Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments. Please check this page periodically for updates.