Personnel Privacy Policy

This Personnel Privacy Policy explains how Shravanam Soft Solutions LLP ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of our employees, job applicants, interns, and independent contributors such as writers and narrators who work with Shrota (collectively, "Personnel"). It is separate from our Privacy Policy, which covers app and website users.

1. Scope

This policy applies to individuals who apply for a role with us, are employed by us, or contribute content to Shrota as writers, narrators, or publishing partners (see our Write With Us page).

2. Personal Data We Collect

• Contact details (name, phone number, email, address)
• Identity and eligibility documents (e.g. ID proof, as required for employment or payment)
• Bank/UPI details, for the purpose of paying salaries, fees, or writer/narrator earnings
• Professional history, portfolio, or writing samples submitted during an application
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us in the course of working with Shrota

3. How We Use This Information

• To evaluate job or contributor applications
• To manage employment, payroll, and statutory compliance
• To process payments owed to writers, narrators, and publishing partners
• To communicate with you about your role or contribution

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell Personnel data. We may share it with payroll or payment processors, and with government or statutory authorities where required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain Personnel data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, and as required under applicable Indian labour and tax law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by us, subject to our legal and contractual obligations. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Personnel data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Grievance & Contact Information

For any questions or grievances regarding this policy, contact: