Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how IP Climb, a brand of Fipchain Technology Pvt Ltd (“IP Climb”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data through its ipclimb.com (“Website”). The Website provides IP Climb is a legal-tech platform that allows users to upload agreements or related documents for automated review and analysis using technology-driven tools, including artificial intelligence. The platform processes the information contained in submitted documents solely for the purpose of facilitating agreement review and generating analytical insights to assist users in understanding key contractual terms. (“Services”).
We are committed to ensuring that personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely, and we comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation-GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) (“DPDP Act”).
1. The term “User” refers to any individual who accesses or visits the website and voluntarily provides their information, including but not limited to name, phone number, e-mail address, and any agreements or related documents submitted for review, which may contain details of the film, producer, contracting parties, financial terms, and other contractual information (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Information”). Such Information is provided for the purpose of reviewing the submitted agreement and facilitating communication with the User in connection with the requested services
2. What information we collect- Personal Data:
2.1 In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), IP Climb collects and processes only such personal data as is reasonably necessary for providing its agreement review and related legal services. When users submit an agreement or document through the website for review, we collect personal data voluntarily provided by the user, including name, email address, phone number, and any agreements or related documents uploaded through the platform.
2.2 The agreements or documents submitted by users may contain commercial, contractual, and financial information relating to films or audiovisual works, including but not limited to details of the film, producers, authors, performers, contracting parties, rights granted or licensed, financial consideration, and other deal terms. Such information is processed solely for the purpose of reviewing the submitted agreement, providing legal observations or feedback, and communicating with the user in connection with the requested service.
2.3 Users acknowledge and agree that any personal data or commercial information contained within the agreements or documents uploaded to the platform is submitted voluntarily by the user, and IP Climb processes such information only to the extent necessary to perform the requested review service.
2.4 IP Climb does not intentionally collect personal data unrelated to the purpose of providing its services, and users are advised not to include unnecessary personal data within documents submitted through the platform unless such information is relevant to the agreement under review.
2.5 By submitting personal data and documents through the website, the user provides consent to IP Climb, as the Data Fiduciary under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to collect, store, and process such personal data strictly for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
2.6 Personal data collected through the website will be processed only for the specific and lawful purposes for which it was provided and will not be used for unrelated purposes without obtaining further consent from the user, except where required under applicable law.
2.7 Users may exercise their rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including the right to request correction, updating, or erasure of their personal data, or to withdraw consent for processing, by contacting the designated grievance officer at ipclimb@producerbazaar.com
3. Cookies & Technical Data
3.1 To ensure the smooth functioning of the Website and to improve user experience, we use certain cookies and similar tracking technologies. These technologies collect limited, non-identifiable technical information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and session behaviour.
3.2 We use Strictly Necessary Cookies, which enable essential features such as page navigation, session integrity, and secure access to sections of the Website. These cookies do not identify you personally and cannot be disabled through our interface as the Website cannot function without them.
3.3 We do not use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking cookies.
3.4 Cookies do not store personal data such as your email address, nor do they link technical data to identifiable user profiles.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
4.1. IP Climb uses the personal data collected from users strictly for lawful purposes in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and only to the extent necessary to provide and improve our services.
4.2. The personal data provided by you may be used for the following purposes:
4.2.1. To review agreements or documents submitted through the platform and provide legal insights or feedback;
4.2.2. To communicate with you regarding your submission, queries, or requests for agreement review;
4.2.3. To verify and maintain records of user submissions and interactions on the platform;
4.2.4. To respond to user inquiries, support requests, or service-related communications;
4.2.5. To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and security of the website and services;
4.2.6. To comply with applicable legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or lawful requests from authorities.
4.3. Any agreements or documents submitted through the website may contain commercial, contractual, or financial information relating to films or audiovisual works, including details of producers, parties to the agreement, rights granted, and financial consideration. Such information is processed solely for the purpose of providing the requested agreement review and related communication.
4.4. Personal data collected by IP Climb shall be used solely for the specific purposes for which it was provided, and will not be processed for unrelated purposes or commercial exploitation, except as required by applicable law or with the user’s consent.
4.5. Personal data may be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required under applicable law, after which it will be deleted or anonymized in accordance with our internal data retention practices.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
5.1 For users located in the European Union, processing of personal data is carried out under the lawful bases recognised by GDPR, including your consent, our legitimate interests in providing and securing the Services, and compliance with legal obligations. For users in India, personal data is processed under the DPDP Act based on consent and legitimate use necessary for delivering the requested Services.
5.2 You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at ipclimb@prodcuerbazaar.com although this may affect our ability to continue providing the Services. Users also have the right to access, correct, erase, and port their data by contacting us. You can also withdraw your consent for your data to be shared with trusted third parties anytime.
5.3 Personal Data is always handled only after such permission has been validly obtained.
6. Data Retention:
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required to comply with legal or evidentiary obligations related to intellectual property records generated through our Services. When retention is no longer required, we delete or anonymise the information in compliance with applicable laws.
7. Disclosure and Sharing of Data:
7.1. IP Climb does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose users’ personal data to any third parties for marketing, commercial, or unrelated purposes.
7.2. Personal data submitted through the website is not shared with any person or entity, except with authorized technical service providers engaged by IPClimb. The website and its technical infrastructure are developed, hosted, and maintained by third-party website developers, hosting providers, and technical service providers engaged by IP Climb. In the course of performing these services, such providers have access to personal data submitted through the platform, including user contact details and documents uploaded for review, strictly to the extent necessary for the operation, maintenance, security, and technical support of the website.
7.3. All such service providers act only on the instructions of IP Climb and are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal data and to process such data solely for the purpose of providing technical and operational services to IP Climb, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
7.4. Personal data is disclosed only where such disclosure is required to comply with applicable law, regulatory requirements, or lawful orders issued by a court or competent authority.
7.5. Except for the circumstances described above, IP Climb does not share or disclose users’ personal data with any third party.
8. International Data Transfers:
Personal data collected through the website, including user contact details and any agreements or documents submitted for review, is stored and processed primarily within India in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable laws. IP Climb does not transfer or disclose personal data to any international entity or foreign jurisdiction, except to its affiliated entity Fipchain, where such access or processing is necessary for legitimate internal operational, administrative, or service-related purposes. Any access to or processing of personal data by Fipchain is governed by appropriate contractual and security safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and technical and organizational measures, which restrict the use, disclosure, and retention of such personal data strictly to the purposes authorized by IP Climb and ensure the confidentiality and protection of the data. Except for the limited circumstances described above involving Fipchain, IP Climb does not transfer personal data outside India.
9. Security Measures:
9.1. IP Climb implements appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal data and documents submitted through the platform against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction, in accordance with applicable data protection laws including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
9.2. Such security measures include, but are not limited to:
9.2.1. restricted access controls, ensuring that personal data and uploaded documents are accessible only to authorized personnel and service providers strictly on a need-to-know basis
9.2.2. Secure hosting infrastructure and server protections designed to safeguard stored data;
9.2.3. encryption and secure transmission protocols for data submitted through the website;
9.2.4. confidentiality obligations imposed on employees, contractors, and service providers who handle or access personal data;
9.2.5. Technical safeguards and monitoring mechanisms to detect, prevent, and respond to unauthorized access or security incidents.
9.3. All third-party service providers engaged by IP Climb, including technical developers, hosting providers, and affiliated entities such as Fipchain, are subject to contractual confidentiality, security, and data protection obligations, including technical and organizational safeguards designed to restrict the use, disclosure, and retention of personal data strictly to authorized purposes.
9.4. While IP Climb implements commercially reasonable security safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and users acknowledge that submission of documents through the platform is undertaken with this understanding.
9.5. In the event of a security incident or personal data breach, IP Climb will take appropriate remedial actions and comply with applicable legal obligations, including notification requirements under relevant laws where applicable.
10. Your Rights
10.1. In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, users whose personal data is collected and processed through the website are entitled to exercise certain rights in relation to their personal data.
10.2. Users have the right to request access to the personal data provided to IP Climb and to obtain information regarding the processing of such data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
10.3. Users have the right to request correction, completion, or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal data maintained by IP Climb.
10.4. Users have the right to request erasure of their personal data where such data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or where the user withdraws consent, subject to any legal or regulatory obligations requiring retention of such data.
10.5. Users have the right to withdraw consent for the processing of their personal data, provided that such withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal of consent.
10.6. Users also have the right to register a grievance with the designated grievance officer of IP Climb in relation to the processing of their personal data.
10.7. If a user is not satisfied with the resolution of a grievance, the user may seek remedies or file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
11. Usage of AI:
11.1. IP Climb uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) and automated technologies to assist in the analysis and review of agreements and documents submitted through the platform. These systems are designed to support the identification of potential legal issues, structural observations, and general insights within submitted agreements.
11.2. When a user uploads an agreement or document for review, the content of such documents, including contractual terms, financial provisions, and information relating to films or audiovisual works and the parties involved, is processed by the AI system solely for the purpose of generating analytical insights and facilitating the agreement review service.
11.3. The AI tools used by IP Climb operate under controlled technical and organizational safeguards, and access to submitted documents and personal data remains restricted to authorized systems and personnel strictly on a need-to-know basis.
11.4. Documents and personal data submitted through the platform are not used for unrelated purposes or commercial exploitation, and such information is processed only for the purpose of providing the requested agreement review and related services.
11.5. AI-generated insights or outputs provided through the platform are intended for informational and analytical purposes only and do not constitute legal advice, professional opinion, or a substitute for independent legal consultation.
11.6. Users acknowledge that the AI system assists in the review process but does not replace professional legal judgment, and users remain responsible for evaluating the results and seeking independent legal advice where necessary.
12. Children’s Data:
The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process children’s personal data.
13. Limitation of Liability:
13.1. The services provided through IP Climb, including any AI-assisted analysis or insights generated from agreements or documents submitted through the platform, are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.
13.2. While IP Climb strives to ensure the proper functioning of the platform, no warranties are made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any outputs or information generated through the platform.
13.3. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IP Climb and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, the platform or its AI-generated outputs.
13.4. Users remain solely responsible for evaluating the outputs and for any decisions or actions taken based on the information provided through the platform.
14. Updates:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on the Website and will take effect upon publication. Your continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of any such changes.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution:
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute between the Parties during and / or out of course of; arising out of; and / or as a consequence of this Privacy Policy shall be promptly intimated by the disputing Party to the other Party, and the same shall be amicably resolved by the Parties within further 25 days. Either Party may, in the event that such dispute is not resolved amicably, issue a Notice of 15 days to the other Party for resolving the same by Arbitration proceedings governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the venue for the same shall be at Chennai.