BacktestIndia Educational Platform
Last Updated: January 17, 2025
Compliant with Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
BacktestIndia ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
This Privacy Policy explains:
We collect the minimum data necessary to provide our educational backtesting service. We do NOT sell your data. We do NOT use it for advertising. We store it securely and give you full control.
Platform Name: BacktestIndia
Operated By: T. Desai
Data Protection Email: backtestindia@gmail.com
Website: backtestindia.com
Jurisdiction: India (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
We collect the following information when you create an account:
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | Account authentication, password reset, service updates | Contractual necessity |
| Payment Information | Subscription billing (processed by Razorpay) | Contractual necessity |
| Name (Optional) | Personalization, support communication | Your consent |
We do NOT collect:
We process your personal data for the following specific, lawful purposes:
Create and manage your account, enable login via Firebase Authentication, provide access to backtesting features, save your custom strategies and backtest history.
Process subscription payments securely via Razorpay, manage billing cycles, send payment receipts, handle refund requests (within 7-day guarantee period).
Respond to your questions, resolve technical issues, send critical service updates (e.g., maintenance, security alerts, Terms changes).
Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve features, fix bugs, optimize performance, understand which educational content is most helpful. All analytics are anonymized where possible.
Detect and prevent unauthorized access, abuse of free tier limits, payment fraud, account takeovers, and other security threats.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests. Maintain records as required by Indian law.
Primary Storage Locations:
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Important: No security system is 100% impenetrable. While we use best practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Active Account Data | Retained while your account is active |
| Deleted Account Data | Deleted within 90 days (except as legally required) |
| Payment Records | 7 years (Indian tax law requirement) |
| Support Correspondence | 3 years from last contact |
| Anonymized Analytics | Indefinitely (contains no personal identifiers) |
We do NOT sell your personal data. We do NOT share it for advertising.
We share your data ONLY with essential service providers who help us operate the Platform:
| Service Provider | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Email, user ID, auth tokens | Authentication, data storage |
| Razorpay | Email, payment details | Payment processing |
| Vercel | Session data, usage logs | Application hosting |
| EODHD | None (no personal data) | Market data provider |
All third-party processors are contractually required to:
We may disclose your data if required by:
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 grants you specific rights. We are committed to honoring these rights promptly and transparently.
What it means: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
How to exercise: Email backtestindia@gmail.com with subject "Data Access Request"
Response time: Within 30 days
What it means: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
How to exercise: Update directly in account settings, or email us with corrections
Response time: Immediate (self-service) or within 15 days
What it means: You can request deletion of your account and personal data.
How to exercise: Email backtestindia@gmail.com with subject "Account Deletion Request"
Note: We may retain payment records for 7 years (tax law requirement) and anonymized analytics.
Response time: Within 90 days
What it means: You can request your data in a machine-readable format (JSON, CSV).
How to exercise: Email us requesting data export
Response time: Within 30 days
What it means: For processing based on consent (e.g., marketing emails), you can withdraw consent anytime.
How to exercise: Click "unsubscribe" in emails, or adjust settings in your account
Effect: Immediate upon withdrawal
What it means: You can file a complaint if you believe we've violated your data rights.
How to exercise: Contact our Grievance Officer (see Section 11 below)
Response time: Acknowledgment within 48 hours, resolution within 30 days
What it means: You can nominate someone to exercise your data rights in case of death or incapacity.
How to exercise: Email us with nominee details and consent documentation
Note: This right is as per DPDP Act 2023 provisions
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Authentication, session management (required for platform to function) | Session / 30 days |
| Analytics Cookies | Firebase Analytics - understand usage patterns (anonymized) | 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings (e.g., saved strategies, UI preferences) | 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning properly.
Age Restriction: Our Platform is NOT intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are under 18, please do not use this Platform.
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately. Parents/guardians who believe their child's data was collected should contact us at backtestindia@gmail.com.
While we primarily serve Indian users, some of our service providers (Firebase, Vercel) may process data on servers located outside India, including in the United States and European Union.
Cross-Border Transfer Safeguards: We ensure that all international data transfers comply with DPDP Act 2023 requirements, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy assessments. Your data is protected regardless of where it's processed.
As required under the DPDP Act 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your data protection concerns.
Name: T. Desai
Designation: Data Protection & Grievance Officer
Email: backtestindia@gmail.com
Subject Line Format: "Privacy Grievance - [Your Issue]"
Response Timeline:
What to Include: Detailed description of your concern, relevant dates, supporting documentation (if any), and your preferred resolution.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India as established under the DPDP Act 2023. Contact details will be published by the Board once operational.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
How We Notify You: Material changes will be communicated via email (to your registered address) at least 30 days before taking effect. We will also update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:
Email: backtestindia@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry" or "Data Rights Request"
Website: backtestindia.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
We collect minimal data, protect it rigorously, and give you full control.
Your data is NEVER sold. Your rights under DPDP Act 2023 are fully respected.
Questions? Contact us anytime at backtestindia@gmail.com