Privacy Policy
Operated by Vividweb Technologies Private Limited
CIN: U72900UP2020PTC139694 | GSTIN: 09AAHCV8108N1ZO
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how FleetSense India ("FleetSense", "we", "us", or "our"), operated by Vividweb Technologies Private Limited (CIN: U72900UP2020PTC139694), collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data when you use our website, our fleet management platform, our mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") and the rules framed thereunder, as well as all other applicable laws of India.
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.
2. Definitions
- Data Principal
- The individual to whom personal data relates — including fleet operators, drivers, and website visitors.
- Data Fiduciary
- FleetSense / Vividweb Technologies Private Limited, which determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.
- Data Processor
- Any third party that processes personal data on our behalf.
- Personal Data
- Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.
- Processing
- Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, sharing, and deletion.
- Consent
- A free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous indication by a Data Principal, given by a clear affirmative action.
3. Who This Policy Applies To
This Policy applies to:
- Fleet Operators and Business Users who register an account and use the FleetSense platform to manage their fleet.
- Drivers who use the FleetSense Driver App or whose data is collected through installed GPS hardware.
- Website Visitors who browse our website, request a demo, or sign up for a free trial.
- Contact Persons at enterprises who interact with our sales or support teams.
4. Personal Data We Collect
4.1 Data Provided by Fleet Operators (Account Holders)
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity & Contact | Full name, business name, email address, phone number (including WhatsApp number) |
| Account Credentials | Username, hashed password |
| Business Information | Fleet size, vehicle types, GST number (if applicable), billing address |
| Payment Data | Billing details (processed via our payment gateway; we do not store card numbers) |
| Communication Records | Support queries, demo requests, email and WhatsApp correspondence |
4.2 Data Relating to Drivers
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity | Driver name, employee/driver ID assigned by the fleet operator |
| Contact | Phone number (for WhatsApp onboarding link and app registration) |
| Location Data | Real-time GPS coordinates, trip routes, stop locations, geofence events |
| Behavioural Data | Driving score, speed, braking, acceleration, cornering, idle time, distance driven |
| Device Data | Driver app login data, device OS, app version, offline sync timestamps |
| Defect Reports | Vehicle fault reports submitted by the driver, including any attached photos |
| Emergency Events | SOS/panic button activations with GPS coordinates and timestamp |
4.3 Data Collected Automatically (Website & Platform)
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Usage Data | Pages visited, features accessed, session duration, click events |
| Device & Technical Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers |
| Cookies & Tracking | Session cookies, analytics cookies (see our Cookie Policy) |
| Log Data | Server logs, error reports, API request logs |
4.4 GPS & Telematics Data
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Location | Real-time and historical GPS coordinates (updated every 30 seconds) |
| Compliance Streams | GPS data packets transmitted to VAHAN/NIC government servers as required under AIS-140 |
| Fuel Data | Fuel level readings, fill events, anomaly flags |
| OBD Data | Diagnostic fault codes, engine hours, battery voltage readings |
| Trip Records | Trip start/end, route taken, duration, distance, stops |
5. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data only for specified, clear, and lawful purposes. Under the DPDP Act, the lawful bases on which we rely are:
5.1 Consent
Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time (see Section 10). Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
| Purpose | Data Categories Used |
|---|---|
| Sending marketing communications and newsletters | Email, phone number |
| Demo booking and free trial signup | Name, email, phone, fleet information |
| Exit-intent popup for demo requests | Email, phone number |
| EV early access waitlist | Name, email, company |
5.2 Performance of a Contract
| Purpose | Data Categories Used |
|---|---|
| Creating and managing your FleetSense account | Identity, contact, business information |
| Delivering the fleet tracking and compliance platform | Location, telematics, driver behaviour data |
| Processing payments and issuing invoices | Billing data, identity |
| Providing customer support | Identity, contact, communication records |
| Onboarding drivers to the platform | Driver identity, phone number |
5.3 Legitimate Interests
| Purpose | Data Categories Used | Legitimate Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Platform security and fraud prevention | IP addresses, login logs, usage data | Protecting users and the platform |
| Product improvement and analytics | Anonymised/aggregated usage data | Improving service quality |
| Communicating service updates and critical notices | Email, phone | Maintaining the service relationship |
5.4 Legal Obligation
| Purpose | Data Categories Used |
|---|---|
| AIS-140 compliance — mandatory dual-stream to VAHAN/NIC government server | Vehicle GPS data, device IMEI, vehicle registration |
| Responding to lawful requests from government authorities, courts, or regulators | As required by the specific legal process |
| Retaining records as required by applicable law | Billing data, compliance logs |
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in the following circumstances:
6.1 With Data Processors Acting on Our Behalf
| Processor Category | Purpose | Key Vendor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Infrastructure | Hosting all platform data on India-region servers | Amazon Web Services (AWS Mumbai, ap-south-1) |
| Messaging & Alerts | Delivering WhatsApp alert notifications | Meta (WhatsApp Business API) |
| Payment Gateway | Processing subscription payments | Razorpay / Cashfree |
| Analytics | Platform usage analytics (anonymised) | Google Analytics / self-hosted |
| Email Service | Transactional and support emails | SendGrid / AWS SES |
| Error Monitoring | Platform stability and debugging | Sentry |
6.2 With Government Authorities (Mandatory Legal Disclosure)
As required under AIS-140 regulations mandated by MoRTH, vehicle GPS data is dual-streamed in real time to the VAHAN/NIC government server. This is a statutory obligation and occurs automatically for every GPS packet.
6.3 With the Fleet Operator (for Driver Data)
Drivers' location, behavioural, and trip data is made accessible to their employing fleet operator through the FleetSense platform dashboard. Fleet operators are independently responsible for their use of this data in accordance with applicable employment law and the DPDP Act.
6.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal data held by us may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
6.5 Safety and Emergency
We may disclose personal data where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of a driver or other person (e.g., in connection with a SOS/panic button activation).
7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
All personal data collected through the FleetSense platform is stored on AWS Mumbai (ap-south-1) and does not leave Indian territory under standard operations.
Where any processing by a third-party service provider involves transfer of data outside India, we ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the DPDP Act and any rules or government notifications specifying permitted countries/conditions for such transfers.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account and identity data | Duration of account + 3 years after closure |
| GPS and trip history | 90 days on-platform (rolling); longer retention available on paid plans |
| Driver behaviour scores | 12 months rolling |
| Compliance logs (VAHAN stream records) | As required by AIS-140 regulations and MoRTH directions |
| Billing and payment records | 7 years (as required under Indian tax and accounting law) |
| Support correspondence | 3 years from the date of the last interaction |
| Marketing consent records | Until consent is withdrawn + 1 year |
| Website cookies / analytics | Per cookie type (see our Cookie Policy) |
When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymise it securely.
9. Security of Personal Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
- Encryption — data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access Controls — role-based access; least-privilege principle applied to all internal systems
- Infrastructure Security — all data hosted on AWS Mumbai with VPC isolation, security groups, and regular vulnerability assessments
- Authentication — multi-factor authentication available for fleet operator accounts
- Audit Logs — all platform access and data exports are logged
- Incident Response — we maintain a documented data breach response procedure
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to cause harm to Data Principals, we will report it to the Data Protection Board of India and notify affected individuals in accordance with the DPDP Act and applicable rules.
10. Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the following rights in respect of your personal data:
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and the purposes for which it is processed. |
| Right to Correction and Erasure | You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data, or erase data that is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. |
| Right to Grievance Redressal | You may raise a grievance with our Grievance Officer. We will acknowledge within 48 hours and resolve within 30 days. |
| Right to Nominate | You may nominate another individual to exercise your rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity. |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Where we rely on consent as the legal basis, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal will not affect prior processing. |
| Right to Complain to the Data Protection Board | If your grievance is not resolved satisfactorily, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India. |
How to Exercise Your Rights
Submit a request by email to info@vividwebtechnologies.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request".
We will verify your identity before processing any request. We aim to respond within 30 days. Complex requests may take up to 60 days; we will notify you if an extension is needed.
11. Children's Data
The FleetSense platform 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 data from a person under 18 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
Fleet operators must ensure that no driver under 18 is enrolled on the platform.
12. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy page or through the Cookie Preference Centre accessible from the footer of our website.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session management, login state, security | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Understanding how visitors use our website (anonymised where possible) | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing / Retargeting | Serving relevant advertisements (only with consent) | Up to 1 year |
| Preference | Remembering your language and display settings | Up to 1 year |
13. WhatsApp and Communication Channels
We deliver alerts, notifications, and support communications via WhatsApp Business API. By providing your WhatsApp number and agreeing to receive alerts:
- You consent to receiving operational notifications (fuel anomalies, geofence alerts, compliance warnings, daily summaries) on that number.
- You can opt out of non-essential marketing messages at any time by replying STOP or by updating your notification preferences in the FleetSense dashboard.
- Operational / safety alerts (e.g., SOS events, compliance failures) are part of the contracted service and cannot be fully disabled while your account is active.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website and platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., MapmyIndia, MoRTH/VAHAN portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies before submitting any personal data to them.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our Services, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.
- Send a notification to registered fleet operators via email or in-platform notification at least 15 days before the change takes effect.
Continued use of our Services after the effective date of a revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
16. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023 and applicable IT rules, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your concerns:
Mr. Vishal Singh
Grievance Officer
Vividweb Technologies Private Limited (FleetSense India)
H No. 358, Village Chipiyana Bujurg, Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201001, India
Email: vishal@vividwebtechnologies.com
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
We will acknowledge your grievance within 48 hours and endeavour to resolve it within 30 days of receipt.
If you are not satisfied with our resolution, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Board of India once it is operationally established under the DPDP Act.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any disputes arising under this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
18. Contact Us
FleetSense India — Privacy Team
Vividweb Technologies Private Limited
CIN: U72900UP2020PTC139694 | GSTIN: 09AAHCV8108N1ZO
H No. 358, Village Chipiyana Bujurg, Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201001, India