ViSenAI Technologies ("ViSenAI", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard data when you interact with our website, products, or services — including communications delivered via the Meta WhatsApp Business API.
This policy applies to all users of visenai.io, clients of ViSenAI's AI automation products, and individuals who receive WhatsApp messages through platforms powered by ViSenAI. It complies with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and applicable international data protection standards.
1 Who We Are
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Company
ViSenAI Technologies
Registered Address
140, Malleswari Nagar,
Madampakkam, Chennai – 600126
Tamil Nadu, India
GSTIN
33CABPD9937L1ZH
Privacy Contact
2 Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following categories:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Identity data: Name, job title, company name.
- Contact data: Email address, phone number (including WhatsApp number), postal address.
- Business data: Industry, company size, use-case requirements shared during consultation.
- Account credentials: Username and password (hashed) for platform access.
- Communication content: Messages, queries, and feedback submitted via contact forms or email.
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
- Device & technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, click patterns, referring URLs.
- Cookie data: Session and preference identifiers (see Section 10).
2.3 Data From Third Parties
- Lead information provided by our clients (e.g., real estate developers or financial advisors) for whom we operate AI messaging campaigns.
- Publicly available business contact information used for B2B outreach.
3 WhatsApp Business API Data
As a business using the Meta WhatsApp Business API, we process specific data categories in the context of WhatsApp-based communications:
3.1 Data Processed via WhatsApp
- Phone numbers: The WhatsApp-linked mobile number of users we communicate with.
- Display name: WhatsApp profile name where visible to our business account.
- Message content: Text, documents, images, or media exchanged in business conversations.
- Message metadata: Delivery status, read receipts, timestamps.
- Opt-in status: Records of consent to receive WhatsApp communications.
WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted by Meta's infrastructure. ViSenAI processes message content only as necessary to deliver the requested service and does not sell or use this data for unrelated purposes.
3.2 Meta's Role
Meta Platforms, Inc. independently processes data as part of operating the WhatsApp platform. ViSenAI is not responsible for Meta's data practices. We encourage you to review WhatsApp's Privacy Policy for information about how Meta handles your data.
4 How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our AI automation platform and WhatsApp messaging services.
- Customer support: To respond to enquiries, resolve issues, and provide technical assistance.
- Lead qualification: To help our clients qualify and engage with leads through AI-powered conversations on WhatsApp (with prior opt-in).
- Account management: To manage your subscription, billing, and platform access.
- Analytics & improvement: To understand how our services are used and improve them.
- Compliance: To meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
- Marketing (opt-in only): To send newsletters, product updates, or event invitations where you have explicitly opted in.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces significant legal effects without human review.
5 Legal Basis for Processing
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable laws, we process your data on the following grounds:
- Consent: For WhatsApp communications, marketing emails, and optional personalisation features — where you have given clear, informed consent.
- Contractual necessity: To fulfil our obligations under service agreements with clients.
- Legitimate interests: For platform security, fraud prevention, analytics, and improving our services — where your interests and rights are not overridden.
- Legal obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws (e.g., tax records, regulatory reporting).
6 Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:
6.1 Service Providers & Processors
- Meta Platforms, Inc. – WhatsApp Business API infrastructure.
- Cloud hosting providers – Servers and databases used to run our platform.
- CRM and analytics tools – Used by our clients to manage leads (data is shared only as configured by the respective client).
- Payment processors – For billing and subscription management.
6.2 Our Clients
When ViSenAI operates messaging campaigns on behalf of a client (e.g., a real estate developer), conversation data and lead information may be shared with that client in accordance with our data processing agreements.
6.3 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose personal data if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ViSenAI, our users, or the public.
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
7 Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
| Data Category | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account & contact data | Duration of subscription + 12 months | Service delivery & reactivation |
| WhatsApp conversation logs | Up to 12 months from last interaction | Support, audit & compliance |
| Opt-in consent records | 3 years from date of consent | Regulatory compliance (DPDPA) |
| Financial / billing records | 7 years | Income Tax Act & GST requirements |
| Website analytics (anonymised) | 26 months | Service improvement |
After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised. You may request earlier deletion — see our Data Deletion Policy.
8 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration, including:
- TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
- Encryption at rest for databases storing personal data.
- Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Incident response procedures for data breach notification.
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a high risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority as required by applicable law — within 72 hours where feasible.
9 Your Rights
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations). See our Data Deletion Policy.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for WhatsApp communications or marketing at any time.
- Right to grievance redressal: Lodge a complaint with us or the Data Protection Board of India.
- Right to nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
To exercise any of your rights, email us at info@visenai.io with the subject "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.
10 Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. Categories of cookies we use:
- Strictly necessary: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics: Help us understand traffic patterns and improve the site (e.g., anonymised page views). Can be opted out.
- Preference: Remember your settings and language preferences.
We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies that profile you across websites. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings or by contacting us.
11 Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at info@visenai.io and we will delete it without delay.
12 International Data Transfers
ViSenAI is based in India. However, some of our service providers (such as Meta, cloud infrastructure vendors) may process your data outside India. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the DPDPA and relevant international frameworks, including:
- Contractual clauses with data processors requiring equivalent protection standards.
- Processing data only with service providers operating under recognised data protection frameworks.
13 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent website notice at least 7 days before the changes take effect.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
14 Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, please reach out to our team:
Privacy Email
Address
140, Malleswari Nagar,
Madampakkam, Chennai – 600126
Tamil Nadu, India
Response Time
Within 30 days
of receiving your request