1. Introduction
KASHJET Technologies Private Limited ("KASHJET", "Company", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our digital lending platform, mobile application, website (www.kashjet.in), APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Platform. This Policy is compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, as well as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we obtain automatically when you use the Platform, and information from third-party sources.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Full legal name, date of birth, gender, and photograph
- PAN (Permanent Account Number) and Aadhaar number for KYC verification
- Mobile number and email address
- Residential and/or workplace address with PIN code
- Employment details: employer name, designation, monthly income, employment type
- Bank account details: account number, IFSC code, bank name, and account holder name
- UPI ID or linked payment instrument details
- Loan application data: requested amount, tenure, purpose of loan
- Nominee details (if applicable)
- Communication preferences and consent records
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: model, operating system, unique device identifiers, browser type
- Network information: IP address, mobile carrier, Wi-Fi access point details
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns, session duration
- Location data: approximate location based on IP address (precise GPS location is collected only with explicit consent)
- App performance data: crash reports, diagnostics, and error logs
- Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies for analytics and personalization
2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources
- Credit information from credit bureaus (TransUnion CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, CRIF High Mark) with your consent
- Bank statement data via Account Aggregator framework or secure third-party providers
- KYC verification data from UIDAI (Aadhaar eKYC) and NSDL/UTI (PAN verification)
- Fraud detection data from government databases, CERSAI, and other statutory sources
- Employment verification data from employer databases and HR platforms
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Core Service Delivery
- Processing and evaluating your loan application
- Performing identity verification and KYC/AML compliance checks
- Assessing creditworthiness through proprietary risk scoring algorithms
- Facilitating loan disbursement to your verified bank account
- Managing repayment schedules, EMI processing, and collections
- Providing customer support and resolving service-related queries
3.2 Platform Improvement & Analytics
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience and interface design
- Conducting internal research and development for product innovation
- Performing A/B testing and feature optimization
- Generating anonymized, aggregated analytics and business intelligence reports
3.3 Communication
- Sending transactional notifications: loan approval, disbursement, EMI reminders, payment confirmations
- Providing regulatory disclosures and policy update notifications
- Marketing communications about new products and offers (only with your explicit opt-in consent)
- Responding to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests
3.4 Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and RBI directives
- Responding to court orders, subpoenas, and government requests
- Preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud, security breaches, and prohibited activities
- Enforcing our Terms of Use and other contractual agreements
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 NBFC & Lending Partners
- All credit facilities on KASHJET are sanctioned by RBI-registered NBFCs/Banks. Your application data, KYC information, and credit profile are shared with the respective lending partner processing your loan. Each lending partner has their own privacy policy governing further use of your data.
4.2 Service Providers
- Payment gateway providers (Razorpay, PayU, etc.) for processing transactions
- Cloud infrastructure providers (AWS/GCP) for secure data storage and processing
- Communication service providers for SMS, email, and push notifications
- Analytics and monitoring tools for platform performance optimization
- KYC and identity verification service providers
4.3 Regulatory & Legal Obligations
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and its authorized representatives
- Credit information companies (CICs) for credit reporting purposes
- Law enforcement agencies pursuant to valid legal process
- Courts and tribunals in response to legal proceedings
- Government authorities as required by applicable law
5. Data Security
We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your personal and financial information:
5.1 Technical Safeguards
- AES-256 encryption for all data at rest and TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for account access
- Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments by certified third-party auditors
- Real-time intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
- Secure, isolated VPC architecture with network-level access controls
- Automated threat monitoring and incident response protocols
5.2 Organizational Safeguards
- Role-based access control (RBAC) limiting data access on a need-to-know basis
- Mandatory security awareness training for all employees and contractors
- Background verification for all personnel with access to sensitive data
- Regular internal and external security audits
- Documented incident response plan with defined escalation procedures
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
For active loan accounts, data is retained for the duration of the loan tenure plus 7 (seven) years after full repayment, as required by RBI guidelines and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
For rejected applications or inactive accounts, data is retained for 5 (five) years from the date of last interaction, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Credit bureau data is retained in accordance with the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 and related regulations.
7. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing (this may affect service availability)
- Right to Nominate: Nominate a person to exercise your rights in case of your death or incapacity
- Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge complaints regarding data processing with our Grievance Officer or the Data Protection Board of India
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Platform.
Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function properly (e.g., authentication, security). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Platform (e.g., Google Analytics). You can opt out of these via your browser settings.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These are only activated with your explicit consent.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Platform functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
KASHJET is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact our Grievance Officer immediately.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of every site you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes via email, in-app notification, or a prominent notice on our Platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact & Grievance Officer
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Grievance Officer: Mr. Rajesh Sharma
Designation: Chief Privacy & Compliance Officer
Email: support@kashjet.in
Phone: +91 9977071458
Address: KASHJET Technologies Pvt. Ltd., 302, Sahyog B, Goyal Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452016
Response Time: We will acknowledge your request within 24 hours and resolve it within 30 days of receipt, as required under applicable law.