PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 1st August 2026
Last Updated: 1st August 2026
ABOUT THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Annotaion World (“Annotaionworld.ai,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information when you use our website, AI consulting services, and social media influencer platform.
By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. WHO WE ARE
Data Controller: Annotation World
Business: Data Annotation and Data Labeling
Website: annotationworld.ai
Email: aarthi@annotationworld.ai
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws, including:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other relevant privacy laws worldwide
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Details: Name, email, phone number, address
- Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry
- Account Information: Username, password, preferences
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback
- Payment Information: Billing details, transaction history
Information We Collect Automatically
- Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
- Location Data: General location based on IP address
- Cookies: Website preferences and tracking data
AI & Social Media Specific Data
- AI Consulting Data: Project specifications, technical requirements
- Social Media Data: Profile information, engagement metrics
- Content Data: User-generated content, comments, reviews
- Analytics Data: Performance metrics, audience insights
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Service Delivery
- Provide AI consulting and social media influencer services
- Process transactions and manage client relationships
- Deliver personalized content and recommendations
- Provide customer support and technical assistance
Business Operations
- Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Conduct market research and business intelligence
- Develop and enhance our AI algorithms
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms
- Maintain business records and audit trails
- Protect our rights and interests
Marketing Communications
- Send newsletters and service updates
- Provide relevant content and offers
- Conduct surveys and gather feedback
- Personalize your experience
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal information based on:
Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to specific processing activities
Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide our services
Legitimate Interests: Where we have legitimate business interests that don’t override your rights
Legal Obligation: Where required by law or regulation
Special Categories: We only process sensitive personal data with explicit consent or other legal basis
5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Service Providers
We share information with trusted partners who help us operate our business:
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- Payment processors and financial services
- Marketing and analytics platforms
- AI development and technical services
All service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and data protection requirements.
Legal Disclosures
We may share information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal process and court orders
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Investigate fraud or security threats
- Respond to government requests
Business Transfers
Information may be transferred in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or similar business transactions.
International Transfers
We may transfer your information internationally with appropriate safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions by authorities
- Other approved transfer mechanisms
6. DATA SECURITY
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication and role-based access
- Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting with certified providers
- Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
Organizational Measures
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training
- Policies: Clear data handling procedures and protocols
- Audits: Regular security assessments and compliance reviews
- Incident Response: Comprehensive breach response procedures
Important: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Portability
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Correction & Deletion
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your information
Objection & Withdrawal
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
- Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Automated Decision-Making
- Right to Human Review: Request human intervention in automated decisions
- Right to Explanation: Understand the logic behind automated processing
How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at aarthi@annotationworld.ai. We will respond within 30 days and may require identity verification.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy:
- Client Data: Duration of relationship plus 7 years for compliance
- Marketing Data: Until you opt-out or 3 years of inactivity
- Technical Data: 26 months for analytics purposes
- Legal Data: As required by applicable laws
When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
9. COOKIES & TRACKING
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media features
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services to place cookies for analytics, advertising, and social media purposes.
10. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI Processing Activities
We use AI and machine learning for:
- Automated content generation and curation
- Predictive analytics and recommendations
- Natural language processing
- Fraud detection and security monitoring
AI Governance
Our AI systems are governed by:
- Algorithmic accountability principles
- Bias detection and mitigation procedures
- Transparency and explainability requirements
- Human oversight mechanisms
Your AI Rights
- Receive meaningful information about automated decisions
- Request human intervention in AI processing
- Contest automated decisions that affect you
- Understand the logic behind AI recommendations
11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
12. REGIONAL COMPLIANCE
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination
- Right to correct inaccurate information
Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.
European Union Residents (GDPR)
EU residents have comprehensive rights under GDPR, including all rights outlined in Section 7 above.
Indian Residents (DPDP Act)
Indian residents have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including data access, correction, and deletion rights.
13. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting an updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Providing in-app notifications where applicable
Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Internal Resolution
We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any privacy concerns.
Mediation
Before pursuing formal legal action, we prefer to resolve disputes through mediation.
Governing Law
This Policy is governed by Indian law, with exclusive jurisdiction in Bangalore, Karnataka courts.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR LIABILITY FOR ANY PRIVACY-RELATED CLAIMS IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM PRIVACY-RELATED ISSUES.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Document Type: Privacy Policy and Data Protection Notice
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 1st August 2025
Last Updated: 1st August 2025
Next Review: 25th July 2026
18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using AnnotationWorld.ai services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Annotation World.
© 2024 AnnotationWorld.ai. All rights reserved.
This Privacy Policy has been prepared by AnnotationWorld.ai’s legal team to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult with qualified legal counsel.