Advait (“Advait”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of individuals who access our website or engage with our SAP consulting, enterprise technology, digital transformation, and related professional services. This Privacy Policy describes how Advait collects, processes, stores, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”), and where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Visitors to Advait’s website
- Prospective and existing clients, partners, and vendors
- Individuals submitting enquiries, forms, registrations, or downloads
- Participants in events, webinars, or marketing initiatives conducted by Advait
Information We Collect
- Personal Data
Advait may collect personal data including, but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name, designation, and business details
- Any other information voluntarily provided through forms, emails, or communications
- Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI)
Where required and permitted under applicable law, Advait may process limited sensitive personal data strictly in accordance with the SPDI Rules, 2011. Such data, if collected, will be handled with enhanced safeguards.
- Technical and Usage Information
We automatically collect certain technical data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Operating system
- Website usage patterns and analytics data
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, Advait processes personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Consent provided by the data subject
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual obligations
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override individual rights
Purpose of Data Processing
Advait processes personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and providing SAP consulting, enterprise solutions, and professional services
- Business communication, proposals, and client engagement
- Website administration, analytics, and performance improvement
- Marketing communications, newsletters, and thought leadership (subject to consent)
- Compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations
Data Security and Reasonable Safeguards
Advait implements reasonable security practices and procedures as mandated under the IT Act, 2000 and SPDI Rules, including:
- Secure IT infrastructure and servers
- Access control and authentication mechanisms
- Data encryption and internal confidentiality obligations
- Restricted access on a need-to-know basis
While Advait strives to protect personal data using commercially acceptable measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Advait uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic and usage trends
- Improve content relevance
Users may manage or disable cookies through browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.
Disclosure and Third-Party Sharing
Advait does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Information may be shared only with:
- SAP SE and SAP ecosystem partners, where required for service delivery
- Authorized service providers, consultants, or vendors bound by confidentiality obligations
- Regulatory or government authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside India or the European Economic Area (EEA), Advait ensures such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, including the use of contractual safeguards or equivalent protection mechanisms.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for:
- The duration necessary to fulfil the stated purposes
- The period required under applicable laws, contracts, or regulatory obligations
Data is securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required.
Rights of Data Subjects
Subject to applicable laws, individuals have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
- Request deletion or restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
Requests may be submitted by contacting Advait using the details provided below.
External Links
Advait’s website may contain links to third-party websites. Advait is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of such external sites.
Policy Amendments
Advait reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at its discretion. Updates will be published on this page. Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact Advait through its official communication channels.