Worker Chowk

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 23, 2026

Version: 1.0

Issued by: Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited

Contact: info@vishx.com

At Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual who uses or interacts with the Worker Chowk Application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use our App, and describes your rights in relation to your personal data.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions, which together form the complete agreement governing your use of the App.

By using Worker Chowk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, processing, and use of your information as described herein. If you do not agree, please do not use the Application.

At a Glance - Key Privacy Information

The table below provides a quick summary of our key data practices. Full details are set out in the sections that follow.

Topic

Summary

Who we are

Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited, operators of the Worker Chowk App

Data we collect

User info, Worker profiles, photos, ID docs, location, attendance, payments

Why we collect it

To provide App features, improve services, communicate with users, and share with third parties as permitted by law

Where data is stored

Reputable third-party cloud infrastructure providers - servers may be outside India

Data sharing

With service providers, business partners, and third parties as per law and these Terms

Your rights

Access, correction, deletion, objection, and data portability (subject to applicable law)

Retention

While your account is active, or as required by law

Contact

info@vishx.com

1. About Us and This Policy

Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, in India. We develop and operate the Worker Chowk Application, a labour management platform for contractors, supervisors, and business owners managing daily wage workers.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or integrated with the App. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties you interact with.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an Account or use the App, you provide us with:

2.2 Worker Data Entered by You

As a User, you may enter personal data about the workers you manage. This may include:

Important: You are responsible for ensuring that you have obtained valid and lawful consent from each worker before entering their personal data into the App. See Section 9 for your responsibilities as a data controller.

2.3 Location Data

With your explicit permission, the App may collect:

Location access is only activated when you grant permission through your device settings. You may revoke this permission at any time, though doing so may limit certain App features.

2.4 Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

2.5 Communications Data

If you contact us for support or respond to our communications, we may collect and retain records of those interactions, including:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing and Operating the App

3.2 Improving the App and Our Services

3.3 Communications

3.4 Legal and Compliance

3.5 Third-Party Sharing and Commercial Purposes

We may also use your data to share with or sell to third parties as described in Section 5 of this Privacy Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable Indian laws, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

5. How We Share Your Data

5.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, including:

All service providers are required to process data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

5.2 Business Partners and Third-Party Data Sharing

As disclosed in our Terms and Conditions, the Company may share, license, or sell data - including aggregated, anonymised, pseudonymised, or in certain cases personally identifiable data - with third-party businesses and commercial partners, to the extent permitted by applicable Indian law. This may include:

Where required by the DPDPA 2023 or other applicable law, we will obtain your explicit consent before selling or sharing personally identifiable data with third parties for commercial purposes not described above.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, joint venture, or sale of all or part of the Company's business or assets, your data - including User and Worker Data - may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity. We will notify you of any such transfer through in-app notification or email where reasonably practicable.

5.4 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your data to government authorities, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or courts where:

5.5 No Unauthorised Sale to Data Brokers

The Company does not sell raw, unprocessed personally identifiable Worker Data (such as names, phone numbers, or Aadhaar numbers) to data brokers or marketers without additional safeguards and, where required, explicit consent. Any commercial data sharing is conducted in accordance with the DPDPA 2023 and applicable law.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Infrastructure

All data collected through the Worker Chowk App is stored on infrastructure provided by reputable third-party cloud service providers who maintain internationally recognised security certifications and operate data centres with physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. By using the App, you acknowledge and consent to your data being stored on servers that may be located in countries outside India.

6.2 Cross-Border Data Transfers

As our infrastructure is hosted by third-party cloud providers, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any cross-border transfer of personal data is subject to appropriate safeguards, in accordance with the DPDPA 2023 and any notified rules made thereunder.

6.3 Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

However, no system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by the App. You use the App at your own risk.

6.4 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Data Protection Board of India (where required) in accordance with the obligations under the DPDPA 2023 and applicable rules.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data and Worker Data for as long as:

Upon Account deletion or termination, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise your data within a reasonable period, except where retention is legally required. Anonymised or aggregated data, which cannot identify you, may be retained indefinitely for analytical and commercial purposes.

8. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable Indian laws, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

8.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request confirmation of whether we hold personal data about you, and to obtain a copy of that data, subject to applicable exemptions.

8.2 Right to Correction

You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

8.3 Right to Erasure

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, where you withdraw consent (and no other legal basis applies), or where required by law. Please note that deletion of certain data may affect your ability to use the App.

8.4 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal. Certain withdrawals (such as withdrawing consent for essential service communications) may impact your use of the App.

8.5 Right to Grievance Redressal

If you have a complaint about how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to raise a grievance with us. We will respond within a reasonable time. If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may escalate the matter to the Data Protection Board of India, once operational. To raise a grievance, contact us at info@vishx.com.

8.6 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please submit a written request to info@vishx.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally within 30 days). We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Your Responsibilities for Worker Data

Where you collect and upload personal data about workers through the App, you act as a data fiduciary or data controller under the DPDPA 2023. Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited acts as a data processor in respect of such Worker Data.

As the party responsible for collecting Worker Data, you are legally obligated to:

Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited shall not be liable for any breach of data protection law resulting from your failure to fulfil these obligations.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Worker Chowk Application may use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to:

You may control or disable certain tracking technologies through your device settings or App preferences. Disabling tracking may affect the functionality of certain features.

11. Children's Privacy

The Worker Chowk Application is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a person under 18, we will take prompt steps to delete that data.

If you believe that a minor has submitted personal data through the App, please contact us immediately at info@vishx.com.

12. Third-Party Links and Integrations

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

13. Communications and Marketing

By creating an Account and using the App, you consent to receiving communications from Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited via SMS, email, push notification, telephone calls, and instant messaging applications. These communications may be transactional (necessary for the App's operation) or promotional (marketing and commercial outreach).

You may opt out of promotional communications by:

Please note that opting out of promotional communications does not opt you out of transactional messages, which are necessary for the functioning of your Account and the App.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through in-app notification, email, or SMS as required by applicable law. The updated Policy will take effect from the date specified as the new effective date.

Your continued use of the App after any updated Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

15. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules thereunder, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the details of the Grievance Officer are as follows:

Grievance Officer

Organisation: Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited

Email: info@vishx.com

Response Time: Within 30 days of receipt of complaint

Any complaints or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, or breach of this Privacy Policy, may be directed to the Grievance Officer at the contact details above.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:

Vishx Innovations (OPC) Private Limited

Email: info@vishx.com

Application: Worker Chowk

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 7 working days.

17. Account Deletion and Data Erasure Requests

17.1 Your Right to Delete Your Account

You have the right to request the permanent deletion of your Worker Chowk account and the personal data associated with it at any time. Upon a valid deletion request, we will remove your account and associated personal data from our active systems in accordance with this section and applicable law.

17.2 How to Submit a Deletion Request

To request the deletion of your account and personal data, please send an email to our data team using the details below:

We may ask you to verify your identity before processing the request, to ensure the security of your account.

17.3 Processing Time

Once your request has been verified, account deletion and data erasure will be completed within 2 to 7 working days. You will receive a confirmation at the email address associated with your account once the process is complete.

17.4 Data We May Retain After Deletion

While we will delete your personal data from our active systems upon a valid request, certain data may be retained for the following reasons:

Any data retained beyond the deletion date will be stored securely, accessed only on a need-to-know basis, and deleted as soon as the legal or operational basis for retention ceases to apply.

17.5 Effect of Account Deletion

Please note that upon deletion of your account:

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This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of India.