Karnatic Exim (“we”, “our”, “us”), operating under the brand ‘Karnatic Food Export Consortium’, is committed to protecting your privacyand ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it when you interact with our website, submit enquiries, or engage with our services.

Information collected and processed by Karnatic Exim, the legal entity managing the Karnatic Food Export Consortium platform are :

When you submit a form (buyer requirement, membership, contact), we may collect:

• Full name

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Country and location

• Product requirements and specifications

• Business details

• Any additional information you voluntarily provide

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 8)

We use your information to:

• Process buyer requirement submissions

• Match buyers with suitable verified manufacturers

• Respond to enquiries and provide support

• Facilitate direct communication between buyers and manufacturers (only with your approval)

• Improve our website and user experience

• Manage membership applications and verification

• Send important service updates or notifications

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information in the following cases:

• Only when:

• You submit a buyer requirement form

• You approve the shortlisted manufacturer(s)

• We share only the relevant information necessary to proceed with your sourcing requirements.

We may use third-party service providers (such as email hosting, analytics tools, or form processors) to support our operations. These providers are bound to maintain confidentiality.

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or government request.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

• Unauthorized access

• Loss or misuse

• Alteration or destruction

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal data only for as long as needed to:

• Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent

• Request a copy of your submitted information

• Restrict or object to processing

You can request:

• Complete deletion of your data

• A copy of all data we hold

• Correction or updates

We will respond within 7 working days.

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve site functionality

• Analyze traffic and user behavior

• Save form-related preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you are located outside India, your data may be stored or processed in India or other countries. By using our website, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this policy.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data,

contact us at:

📩 privacy@karnaticfx.com
📩 support@karnaticfx.com
📩 info@karnaticfx.com

🌐 www.karnaticfx.com