Website: ucompa.one

Last updated: April 25, 2026

 

At ucompa.one (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://ucompa.one (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described herein.

This Privacy Policy is compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).

1.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

Our Website is primarily an informational directory of cafes in India. We do not require user registration. If you contact us via a contact form or email, we may collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Website
• To analyse user behaviour and improve our content and navigation
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To respond to your enquiries or feedback
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under Indian law

3. Legal Basis for Processing (DPDPA 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), we process your personal data on the following grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data for one or more specific purposes (e.g., accepting cookies).
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of operating and improving our Website, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Google AdSense and Google Analytics: To display advertisements and analyse website traffic. Google operates under its own privacy policy available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Legal requirements: If required to do so by applicable law or in response to valid legal process (e.g., a court order).
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred, subject to the same privacy commitments described in this policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytical and log data is typically retained for a period of up to 26 months, in line with Google Analytics default settings.

6. International Data Transfers

Our Website uses third-party services (such as Google) that may process your data on servers located outside India. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as India. We take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

7. Your Rights Under the DPDPA 2023

As a Data Principal under the DPDPA, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to grievance redressal: You have the right to have your grievances addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Contact page on our Website. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including individual cafe listings. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites 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, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the Contact page on ucompa.one. We are committed to resolving your concerns promptly.