Being Idea Innovations (“Being Idea”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit beingidea.com, contact us, subscribe to updates, or engage our software engineering services.
By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.
1. Who we are
Being Idea is a global software engineering company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. We deliver custom software development, cloud and DevOps, AI/ML solutions, and staff augmentation services to clients worldwide.
- Registered address: Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034, India
- Email: hello@beingidea.com
- Website: www.beingidea.com
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact and identity information — name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and country of residence when you submit a contact form, request a quote, apply for a role, or communicate with us.
- Project and business information — details you share about your requirements, budget, timelines, technical stack, and related commercial information during sales or delivery discussions.
- Application materials — résumé/CV, portfolio links, cover letters, and other information submitted through our careers portal.
- Technical and usage data — IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and interaction data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
- Communications — records of emails, messages, call notes, and support correspondence.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through our public website. If you provide such information voluntarily, we will handle it in accordance with applicable law and contractual obligations.
3. How we use your information
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:
- Respond to enquiries, provide quotes, and deliver contracted services
- Evaluate job applications and manage recruitment
- Send service-related communications, updates, and administrative notices
- Improve our website, services, and client experience through analytics
- Maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations
- Send marketing communications where permitted and with appropriate consent
4. Legal bases for processing
Depending on your location and the context, we process personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. marketing emails, non-essential cookies)
- Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract
- Our legitimate interests (e.g. improving services, securing our systems)
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
5. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers — hosting, email delivery, analytics, CRM, and other vendors who process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards
- Professional advisers — lawyers, accountants, and auditors where necessary
- Affiliates and delivery teams — internal personnel involved in sales, delivery, or support
- Authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Where data is transferred internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection requirements.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and our relationship with you.
7. Security
We implement administrative, technical, and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we encourage you to use strong credentials and protect your own devices.
8. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. You may also have the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@beingidea.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
9. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
10. Children's privacy
Our website and services are directed at businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.
12. Contact us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at hello@beingidea.com or write to Being Idea, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034, India.