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Data Protection & Privacy Assurance

Privacy Policy

At The Indian Manufacturer (TIM), we are committed to safeguarding your commercial data, personal information, and formula intellectual property with bank-grade confidentiality.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026•Effective Date: Immediate

1. Introduction

The Indian Manufacturer (“TIM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the B2B marketplace platform accessible at theindianmanufacturer.com. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, storage, protection, processing, and disclosure of personal and business information provided by manufacturers, suppliers, verified buyers, and visitors.

By registering an account, submitting a seller profile, or sending commercial trade inquiries on TIM, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to facilitate transparent B2B matchmaking, audit manufacturer credibility, and verify tax compliance.

Business Verification Data

  • Company Name & Brand Trademarks
  • GSTIN, PAN & MSME Udyam Registration
  • Factory Address, Coordinates & Plant Size
  • IEC Export Import Code Numbers

Contact & Account Information

  • Designated Officer Name & Designation
  • Verified Business Mobile (OTP validated)
  • Official Email & Communication Logs
  • Inquiry Messaging History

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is strictly utilized for commercial platform operations, preventing B2B fraud, and delivering targeted buyer inquiries.

  • Profile Public Visibility: Displaying audited manufacturing capabilities, certifications, and product portfolios to verified B2B buyers.
  • Trade Inquiry Dispatch: Routing RFQs (Request for Quotations) and buyer inquiries directly to your registered contact officer.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Auditing GSTIN and PAN details to ensure only legitimate registered businesses operate on the marketplace.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We NEVER sell or monetize your business contact lists or trade data. Data sharing occurs strictly under the following operational circumstances:

• With Buyers/Sellers: When a buyer initiates an inquiry for your product, basic commercial contact info is shared to enable trade negotiations.

• Legal Requirements: If mandated by Indian regulatory authorities, GST tax audits, court orders, or law enforcement investigations.

5. Cookies & Session Storage

TIM uses essential cookies and local storage tokens (`tim_profile_step*`) to retain your multi-step registration draft and session authentication. You can disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings at any time.

6. Data Security Measures

All data transmitted to TIM is encrypted using **256-bit Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL)** protocols. Database backups are encrypted at rest with multi-layer access controls.

7. Your Data Rights & Choices

You retain complete ownership of your business profile. You have the right to inspect, edit, update, or request permanent deletion of your manufacturer account by submitting a request to our support desk.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this policy to reflect changes in Indian IT laws or platform features. Significant revisions will be notified via email or dashboard announcements.

9. Contact Data Protection Officer

For grievances, non-disclosure inquiries, or data access requests, please reach out to our team:

Grievance Redressal Officer: Data Privacy Division

Email: contact@theindianmanufacturer.com

Helpline: +91 9274889008

Corporate Headquarters: The Indian Manufacturer (TIM Mart), Gujarat, India.