Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16 October 2026Last Updated: 16 October 2026

Arnest Konnect is committed to respecting privacy, protecting personal information, and maintaining appropriate confidentiality in its professional relationships.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, shared, and protected when individuals access https://arnestkonnect.com, contact our team, or engage our professional services.

Arnest Konnect was founded by Mr. Amitabh Ranjan, IPS (Retd.), and provides independent strategic advisory services relating to executive security, enterprise risk, and organisational resilience.

Given the nature of our professional activities, we recognise the importance of responsible information handling and discretion.

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Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with Arnest Konnect, we may collect the following categories of information.

Personal identification information:

  • Full name.
  • Email address.
  • Telephone or WhatsApp number.
  • Job title or professional designation.
  • Organisation or company name.
  • Other contact information voluntarily provided.

Professional and business information:

  • Nature of your enquiry.
  • Business requirements.
  • Requested consultation details.
  • Relevant operational or organisational information.
  • Documents or information voluntarily supplied for a professional engagement.

Technical information:

  • IP address.
  • Browser type.
  • Device and operating system information.
  • Website usage and navigation information.
  • Technical logs and security-related information.

Payment and transaction information:

  • Invoice details.
  • Payment reference numbers.
  • Transaction status.
  • Billing information.
  • Other records required for accounting, taxation, or reconciliation.

Where third-party payment gateways are used, payment credentials may be processed directly by the payment provider rather than by Arnest Konnect.

We do not require clients to disclose card PINs, internet banking passwords, or payment one-time passwords.

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How Information Is Collected

Personal information may be collected when you:

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form.
  • Request a consultation.
  • Communicate by email, telephone, or WhatsApp.
  • Enter into a professional engagement.
  • Provide information for an assessment or advisory assignment.
  • Make a payment.
  • Interact with website features or technologies that collect technical information.

Information may also be obtained from authorised organisational representatives or other lawful sources where relevant to a legitimate professional engagement.

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Purposes of Data Processing

Arnest Konnect may process personal information for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and communication requests.
  • Scheduling and managing consultations.
  • Evaluating proposed professional engagements.
  • Delivering agreed advisory and consulting services.
  • Preparing proposals, reports, invoices, and related documentation.
  • Maintaining client relationships.
  • Managing payments and accounting records.
  • Protecting website functionality and information security.
  • Detecting or preventing fraudulent or unauthorised activities.
  • Meeting applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
  • Sending service-related communications.
  • Providing promotional updates where permitted and subject to applicable consent requirements.

We will not use personal information for materially unrelated purposes without an appropriate lawful basis or required consent.

04

Consent and Lawful Processing

Arnest Konnect will process personal information in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws.

Where consent is required, we will seek consent through an appropriate notice or other lawful mechanism.

Where applicable law permits processing for another recognised lawful purpose, we may rely on that basis.

Individuals may withdraw consent through the contact details provided in this policy, subject to applicable legal requirements and consequences for services that depend on the information.

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Confidentiality of Client Information

Arnest Konnect may receive sensitive organisational or professional information during security and risk advisory engagements.

We aim to restrict access to such information to authorised persons with a legitimate professional need.

Client information will not be publicly disclosed or used for unrelated promotional purposes without appropriate authorisation.

Specific confidentiality commitments may be governed by separate engagement agreements or nondisclosure agreements.

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share relevant information with:

  • Authorised employees or professional associates.
  • Technology and website service providers.
  • Hosting and communication service providers.
  • Payment gateway and financial processing providers.
  • Accounting, legal, or compliance professionals.
  • Government agencies or competent authorities where disclosure is lawfully required.

Information sharing will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose and subject to applicable legal safeguards.

Arnest Konnect does not sell personal information to third-party data brokers.

07

Payment Data Security

Where online payments are supported, transactions may be processed through an authorised third-party payment service provider.

The payment provider's own terms, privacy policy, and security arrangements may apply.

Arnest Konnect may retain transaction identifiers, amounts, payment status, invoices, and reconciliation records as needed for business and legal purposes.

Customers should never share payment passwords, card PINs, or OTPs with anyone claiming to represent Arnest Konnect.

08

Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies where implemented to support website functionality, maintain security, remember preferences, or understand website performance.

Some third-party integrations may also use cookies or related technologies.

Where required by applicable law, visitors will be provided with appropriate information and consent choices for non-essential cookies.

Users may also manage cookies through their browser settings, although certain website functions may be affected.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including service delivery, contractual obligations, accounting, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and security requirements.

Different categories of information may have different retention periods.

Information that is no longer required will be deleted, anonymised, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable law and legitimate retention obligations.

10

Data Security

Arnest Konnect aims to implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures appropriate to the information it processes.

Such measures may include access restrictions, authentication controls, secure communication methods, software maintenance, and appropriate oversight of service providers.

No internet-based transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should avoid sending unnecessary highly sensitive personal or operational information through unsecured communication channels.

11

International Data Transfers

Some technology or communication service providers may process or store information outside India.

Where cross-border processing occurs, Arnest Konnect will seek to comply with applicable Indian data protection requirements, including any relevant restrictions or safeguards.

12

Individual Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have rights to:

  • Request information about personal data processing.
  • Access information about personal data held by us.
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
  • Request erasure of information where legally applicable.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Raise privacy-related grievances.
  • Exercise other rights available under applicable Indian law.

Requests may require reasonable identity verification to prevent unauthorised disclosure.

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Children's Privacy

Arnest Konnect's website and professional advisory services are primarily intended for adults and organisational representatives.

We do not knowingly seek to collect children's personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

Where children's information is involved in a lawful professional engagement, applicable legal requirements and appropriate safeguards must be observed.

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Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to LinkedIn, WhatsApp, payment processors, and other external websites.

These platforms may independently collect and process personal information.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such services before sharing information.

15

Personal Data Breaches

If a personal data breach occurs, Arnest Konnect will assess the incident and take appropriate containment, remediation, and notification measures in accordance with applicable law.

Where notification is legally required, the relevant individuals and authorities will be informed in the prescribed manner.

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Privacy Grievances and Requests

Individuals wishing to raise privacy concerns, request corrections, or exercise applicable rights may contact:

Arnest Konnect
Email: admin@arnestkonnect.com
Website: https://arnestkonnect.com
WhatsApp: +91 1169268661

The name and contact details of the designated privacy grievance contact should be published or communicated as required by applicable law.

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Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in business operations, technology, regulatory requirements, or data protection practices.

Any updated version will be published on our website with the revised effective date.