Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters. Balaram Jayanthi Karobar ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting personal and business information shared with us. This Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights. By using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.

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Who We Are

Balaram Jayanthi Karobar (GSTIN: 36AOCPJ7998C2ZM) is a franchise facilitation and consulting firm operating as a proprietorship under the trade name KAROBAR, GST registered from June 26, 2026. Principal place of business: FT No. 302, S R Bhasker Nivas, MIG II 829, KPHB Ph-2, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500072. We are the data controller for information collected through our website and service processes.

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Information We Collect

Category	Data Points Collected	Source
Identity	Full name, designation	Inquiry form, direct communication
Contact	Phone number, email address, city/state	Inquiry form, direct communication
Brand Information (Brand Owners)	Brand name, outlet count, franchise model, investment range, target cities, operational history	Inquiry form, onboarding documents
Investment Profile (Investors)	Available budget, preferred cities, category preference, investment timeline, prior business experience	Inquiry form, profile discussions
Business Documents	Registrations, licenses, financial statements, franchise documents (where voluntarily shared)	Directly submitted by User
Communication Data	Email threads, call notes, meeting records	Interactions with our team
Technical Data	IP address, browser type, pages visited, session duration	Website analytics

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as Aadhaar, PAN, or bank account details through public inquiry forms. Such information, if required at specific engagement stages, is collected only through secure direct channels with explicit consent.

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How We Use Your Information

Franchise Matching: To assess compatibility between Brand Owners and Investors and facilitate structured introductions;
Service Delivery: To provide consultation, mediation, documentation support, and launch facilitation;
Communication: To respond to inquiries, schedule meetings, and provide status updates;
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful government requests;
Service Improvement: To analyse usage patterns and improve our processes and offerings;
Marketing Communications: To send relevant updates or service announcements (you may opt out at any time).

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

  Important — Profile Sharing Consent: By submitting an inquiry form or engaging our facilitation services, you expressly consent to us sharing your profile with selected counterpart parties — i.e., an Investor profile being shared with relevant Brand Owners, or a Brand Owner profile being shared with qualifying Investors — for the purpose of franchise matching and facilitation.

4.1 Parties with Whom We Share Data

Brand Owners: Investor profiles (name, budget, locations, timeline) are shared when a potential match is identified;
Investors: Brand profiles (brand name, outlets, expansion goals, investment range) are shared at the matching stage;
Service Providers: Technology vendors and data storage providers under contractual confidentiality obligations;
Legal/Regulatory Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or lawful government request.

4.2 What We Do Not Do

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business information for advertising purposes;
We do not share your data with parties unrelated to your specific matching process without prior written consent;
We do not use automated decision-making that produces legally significant effects without human review.

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Data Retention

Active engagement: Information is retained throughout your engagement with our services;
Post-engagement: Data is retained for up to three (3) years after conclusion of an engagement for legal and audit purposes;
Unmatched inquiries: Inquiry data from Users who do not proceed to engagement is retained for up to twelve (12) months;
Marketing opt-out: Your opt-out preference is retained indefinitely to ensure compliance.

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Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures including: restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis; encrypted communication channels for sensitive document exchange; and access-controlled storage for digital records. No digital system is entirely immune to risk — please do not share sensitive financial documents through general web forms.

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Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or third-party behavioural tracking. You may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; certain site functionality may be affected.

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Your Rights

Access

Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Erasure

Request deletion, subject to legal retention obligations.

Restrict Processing

Request limits on how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent to data sharing or marketing at any time.

Data Portability

Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any right, contact us in writing at the details in Section 11. We will respond within 30 days and may require identity verification before processing certain requests.

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Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adult business professionals and are not directed at individuals under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately for prompt deletion.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via email to Users with active engagements. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

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Governing Law and Contact

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Balaram Jayanthi Karobar — Attention: Data Privacy
FT No. 302, S R Bhasker Nivas, MIG II 829, KPHB Ph-2, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500072
GSTIN: 36AOCPJ7998C2ZM
Email: balaramjayanthi9@gmail.com

1Who We Are

2Information We Collect

3How We Use Your Information

4Data Sharing and Disclosure