Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Scarif, operated by Arjun Mehta, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor or client.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website or engage our services, we may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly:
Name and email address submitted via contact or inquiry forms
Company name, role, and project details shared during consultations
Any other information you voluntarily provide in communications with us
Information collected automatically:
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
IP address and approximate geographic location
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate about potential or active projects
Deliver, manage, and improve our automation services
Send relevant updates, proposals, or follow-ups (you can opt out at any time)
Analyse website usage to improve content and user experience
Comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under GDPR or similar regulations, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Legitimate interests — to respond to inquiries and manage client relationships
Contractual necessity — to deliver services you have engaged us for
Consent — for any marketing communications, which you may withdraw at any time
Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
4. Data Sharing
We may share your information with trusted third parties in limited circumstances:
Service providers — tools we use to operate our business (e.g. email platforms, project management tools, analytics services), who are bound by data processing agreements
Professional advisors — lawyers or accountants where necessary
Legal authorities — where required by law or to protect our rights
All third-party services we use are selected for their commitment to data security and privacy compliance.
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use:
Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly
Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site (e.g. via tools like Google Analytics)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Inquiry data is typically retained for 12 months. Client project data is retained for the duration of the engagement and up to 3 years thereafter for legal and business purposes.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include secure data storage, access controls, and encrypted communications where applicable.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to industry-standard practices.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure — request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data
Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@scarif.agency. We will respond within 30 days.
9. International Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out at hello@scarif.agency.