Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Compliance Statement
Effective Date: 15-07-2026
My Carbon Credit, accessible at https://mycarboncredit.co.in, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and other applicable privacy and data protection regulations.
1. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is collected solely for the following purposes:
- Registration and authentication of users.
- Estimation of individual carbon footprints.
- Generation of personalized sustainability recommendations.
- Academic research and environmental awareness.
- Preparation of anonymized statistical reports and regional sustainability analytics.
Personal data shall not be processed for any purpose incompatible with those stated above.
2. Consent
Before submitting personal information, users are requested to provide their explicit consent for the collection and processing of their information.
Users may withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent may limit the availability of certain Website services.
3. Lawful Processing
Personal information shall be processed only:
- With the user's consent.
- For legitimate academic and research purposes.
- In accordance with applicable laws.
4. Data Minimization
Only information necessary for calculating carbon footprints and providing related services shall be collected.
The Website shall avoid collecting unnecessary personal or sensitive information.
5. User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update submitted information.
- Withdraw consent.
- Request deletion of their information.
- Lodge grievances regarding data processing.
6. Data Accuracy
Reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure that personal information remains accurate, complete, and up to date.
Users are encouraged to periodically review and update their information.
7. Security Safeguards
The Website implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Encrypted communication using HTTPS
- Role-based access controls
- Database security measures
- Regular security monitoring
- Restricted administrative access
8. Data Retention
Personal information shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil academic, operational, legal, or research objectives.
Anonymized statistical information may be retained for environmental research after removing all personally identifiable information.
9. Third-Party Disclosure
Personal information shall not be sold, rented, licensed, or disclosed to third parties except:
- Where legally required.
- Where explicitly authorized by the user.
- Where necessary for providing essential Website services under appropriate contractual safeguards.
10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Where cloud infrastructure or supporting services involve processing outside India, reasonable measures shall be taken to ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws and internationally accepted data protection standards.
11. Grievance Redressal
Users may submit privacy-related grievances, correction requests, or data deletion requests through the contact details available on the Website.
Reasonable efforts shall be made to acknowledge and resolve legitimate requests in a timely manner.
12. Academic Nature
This Website is an academic initiative developed to promote sustainable living and environmental awareness.
No personal information collected through the Website shall be commercially exploited.