Cloudserv Business Solutions LLP respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, your rights, and how you can contact us. Please read it carefully-it applies to information collected through our websites, portals, mobile apps, client platforms and any offline interactions with Cloudserv.
Scope & Acceptance
By using our Services, visiting our websites, or interacting with our teams, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services or provide personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information to deliver and improve our services. The types of personal data we collect include:
- Information you provide directly
Contact details: name, email address, phone number, job title, company name.
Account details: usernames, passwords, profile details for portals and dashboards.
Business information: company size, industry, operational locations, contract requirements.
Transactional data: invoices, billing addresses, purchase orders, and payment confirmations.
HR / payroll data (when you are a client): employee names, employee identifiers, salary details, tax identifiers (PAN, Aadhaar where required), bank details, attendance records, benefits information-collected only for payroll/HR services and under client instruction.
Support and communications: messages, queries, request details sent via contact forms, email, chat, or voice calls.
- Information collected automatically
Usage data: pages visited, features used, timestamps, IP address, device and browser information, and log files.
Cookies and similar technologies: session cookies, persistent cookies, tracking tokens, and analytics identifiers to improve site usability and Service performance.
- Information from third parties
Integrations: data from HRIS, payroll, ERP, or other systems that you connect with Cloudserv (subject to your authorization).
Public sources & partners: publicly available business information, vendor data, or third-party validation services.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for clear business purposes, including:
- To provide and operate our Services, process payroll and statutory filings, and manage client accounts.
- To communicate with you about your account, service updates, invoices, and regulatory notifications.
- To customize and improve our platform, features, and user experience.
- To carry out compliance, audit, and legal obligations (e.g., tax filings, statutory reports).
- To secure our systems, detect fraud, and prevent misuse.
- To analyze aggregate trends and produce anonymized reports.
- To respond to legal requests, enforce our terms, or protect rights and property.
Where we process HR or payroll data on behalf of a client, we act as a processor and process personal data only per the client’s instructions and applicable law.
Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)
When applicable under local law, we process personal data on one or more of these bases:
- Performance of a contract (to deliver the services you requested).
- Compliance with legal obligations (tax, statutory filings).
- Legitimate interests (improving products, fraud prevention, operational security) balanced against individual rights.
- Consent (for marketing communications, cookies where required).
Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may share information in limited situations:
Service providers & subprocessors: Cloud, hosting, analytics, payment, document storage, and verification providers who help us deliver the Services. We require contractual safeguards and restrict use to our instructions.
Clients: When providing payroll/HR services, client organizations will receive data about their employees as required for service delivery.
Legal & safety reasons: To comply with laws, court orders, or to protect people’s safety and our rights.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal data may be transferred — with notice and contractual protection.
Aggregated / anonymized data: We may share de-identified insights that cannot reasonably identify an individual.
International Transfers
Cloudserv operates in multiple jurisdictions. Personal data may be processed or stored outside your country. When data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses, approved transfer mechanisms, or other lawful means) to ensure adequate protection.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our cookie settings tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect site features.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and legal requirements; we maintain records retention schedules for statutory and business needs.
Security
We take data protection seriously and employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards such as encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, periodic security assessments, and SOC/ISO-compliant practices. However, no system is completely risk-free; we encourage safe practices and secure handling of credentials. If you suspect a security issue, contact us immediately.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights over your personal data, including:
Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: request deletion where lawful and possible.
Restriction: ask us to limit processing in certain scenarios.
Portability: request a machine-readable copy of your data.
Right to object: You can request that we stop using your personal information for activities carried out under our legitimate business interests, or for any direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw at any time.
To exercise rights, contact us at pankaj.singh@cloudserv.in. We will verify your identity and respond within applicable timeframes. Some requests may be limited by legal or contractual obligations.
Data Related to Employees & Candidates
When Cloudserv handles information about employees or job applicants on behalf of a client:
- We act strictly according to the client’s lawful directions and in full compliance with applicable labour and employment laws.
- Information such as resumes, application details, interview feedback, and test results is processed solely for recruitment, onboarding, or staffing purposes.
- We keep this information only for as long as it is required to fulfil contractual or legal obligations, or with the individual’s explicit consent.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are designed for use by professionals and organizations, not for individuals below the legal age defined by local regulations. We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors. If such data is inadvertently obtained, it will be securely deleted as soon as it is identified.
Third-Party Websites & Integrations
Our website may contain references or links to external websites, applications, or service providers. Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to Cloudserv. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of those third parties before interacting with their services.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or technology. The latest version will always be available on our website, along with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after updates indicates your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact & Data Protection Queries
For any concerns, clarifications, or data-related requests, please reach out to:
Email: pankaj.singh@cloudserv.in
Address: Cloudserv Business Solutions LLP-(Registered Office Address)
If you reside in a country where a data protection authority is established, you may also contact or lodge a complaint with that authority after communicating with us.
Region-Specific Disclosures
India: Cloudserv manages payroll and statutory employee information in line with Indian labour and tax regulations, including Provident Fund (PF), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and Professional Tax. Data is retained as per the statutory timelines to meet compliance and audit requirements.
Cross-Border Clients: For international clients or data transfers across jurisdictions, Cloudserv uses contractual clauses, encryption, and other technical safeguards to ensure data protection standards equivalent to those required by applicable laws. Clients may request a copy of our data transfer or processing addendums.
Security & Best Practices for Users
To help protect your personal and organizational information, we recommend:
- Using strong, unique passwords and activating multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
- Regularly reviewing and updating your personal or employee records.
- Sharing confidential or sensitive data only through verified and secure channels.
Thank you for choosing Cloudserv. We remain committed to maintaining transparency and protecting your personal information at every step.
If you’d like a simplified version of this Privacy Policy, assistance with a data access request, or details of our Data Processing Addendum, please write to pankaj.singh@cloudserv.in.