1. Introduction
LEI International Pvt. Ltd. (TNV-LEI) respects the privacy of its clients and is committed to protecting their personal and entity-related information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and store information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), Swiss Data Protection Act, and GLEIF requirements.
This policy applies to all users, applicants, and stakeholders who use TNV-LEI’s services and portal.
2. Definitions
- Personal Data: Information that can be used to identify a natural person, such as name, phone number, email, etc.
- LE-RD: Legal Entity Reference Data submitted for LEI registration and maintenance.
- Data Subject: Any natural person whose personal data is collected.
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data including collection, storage, access, and deletion.
- Consent: Voluntary agreement for processing personal or entity data.
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Legal Entity Name, Registration Number, Address, and Incorporation Details
- PAN, CIN, and other statutory IDs
- Parent and Ownership information
- Documents such as Certificates, Resolutions, Financials, and POAs
- Personal contact details of authorized users (name, email, mobile)
- Payment-related data (gateway reference, transaction IDs)
4. Methods of Collection
Data is collected through:
- Online application forms on www.tnvlei.com
- Document uploads via the portal
- Email communications
- Support forms and user interactions
5. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process data strictly for:
- LEI issuance, renewal, update, or transfer
- Regulatory compliance and reporting (e.g., GLEIF, RBI, SEBI, etc.)
- Billing, invoicing, and audit trail
- Data quality improvement and challenge management
- Customer communication and support resolution
6. Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent provided at the time of application or registration
- Legal obligations under regulatory frameworks
- Legitimate interest in providing services as an LOU (post accreditation)
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may disclose data to:
- GLEIF and other LOUs for LEI system integrity
- Payment gateways for transaction processing
- Regulatory authorities upon request
- IT infrastructure and cloud service providers (bound by confidentiality)
We do not sell or use personal data for unsolicited marketing.
8. Security Measures
TNV-LEI implements:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Role-based access control and authentication
- Audit trails and system logs
- ISO 27001-based data protection controls
9. Retention Policy
Data is retained for a period of 8 years from the date of last update or as required by law or GLEIF guidelines. Thereafter, it is securely archived or deleted.
10. Rights of Data Subjects
You have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw or revoke consent (subject to limitations)
Important Notice:
Certain data processing operations related to LEI lifecycle management (e.g., public LEI data, parent relationship data, and legal entity records) are mandated by GLEIF and regulatory frameworks. In such cases:
- Requests for deletion or access revocation may be restricted
- Public LEI data cannot be withdrawn from publication after issuance
- Deletion or modification will be honored only to the extent permitted by law and GLEIF procedures
To submit a data rights request, please contact: grievance@tnvlei.com
11. Grievance Redressal
Grievance Officer
Designation: Grievance Officer
Email: grievance@tnvlei.com
All concerns will be acknowledged within 3 business days and resolved within 30 days.
12. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available at www.tnvlei.com/legal. Continued use of services after an update constitutes acceptance.
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