INTRODUCTION
Angel One Limited (“Angel One”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a leading financial services company committed to helping you achieve your financial goals. Your trust is paramount to us, and that includes safeguarding your digital personal data. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy” or “Policy”) details how we collect, use, store, process, disclose your personal information. It reflects our commitment to safeguarding your personal information when you engage with our diverse services.
We are unwavering in our commitment to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and aim to comply with the Data Protection Laws. This includes strict adherence to guidelines issued by regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”), Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (“PFRDA”) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”).
Whether you're a retail client (B2C) directly investing with us, interacting through one of our business partners (B2B) or using our Platform, this Privacy Policy applies comprehensively to all interactions. Our extensive offerings include, but are not limited to, stock broking services offered by us, and the distribution or facilitation of third-party financial products such as fixed deposits (FDs) and loans and mutual funds.
YOUR CONSENT
By accessing our website or our mobile application ‘Angel One’ (collectively, “Platform”) or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. You provide your explicit consent for collection, processing, retention and sharing of your Personal Data as detailed in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please refrain from accessing our Platform or availing our Services.
Where the processing of your Personal Data is based solely on your consent, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time, in accordance with applicable laws. Please refer to Section XII for details.
Your access to the Platform and the usage of the Services is subject to your compliance with all the terms and conditions set forth herein, read along with all documents, including but not limited to; applications forms, agreements, undertakings signed by you, any terms/consents/policies included on the Platform including its Terms And Conditions | Angel One (“T&Cs”). In the event of any conflict between this Privacy Policy and the T&C, the Privacy Policy shall prevail solely in relation to the handling of your Personal Data. You understand and acknowledge that depending on the service availed by you, the collection and processing of your Personal Data may be governed by additional service-specific privacy policies, including the following:
DEFINITIONS
All capitalized terms used and not defined in this Privacy Policy shall have the meaning ascribed to them under our T&C unless otherwise defined hereunder:
KINDS OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We strictly limit our collection of Personal Data to information that is relevant, necessary, and proportionate to the purposes for which it is processed, in accordance with applicable laws. To provide you with seamless services, we may collect the following categories of your Personal Data:
HOW WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We gather your Personal Data through various secure and compliant channels:
PURPOSES FOR PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We process your Personal Data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, as prescribed by the Data Protection Laws.
We may process your Personal Data for the following purposes:
DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL DATA
We recognize the sensitivity of your Personal Data and commit to sharing it only when necessary, for lawful purposes, and with appropriate safeguards in place. Your Personal Data may be disclosed or shared with the following categories of recipients
Trusted Third-Party Service Providers: We engage reputable third parties to support our operations and delivery of our Services. These may include:
We do not disclose the specific names of these third parties in this Privacy Policy to maintain operational flexibility and security. However, we ensure that all our third party service providers are bound by stringent contractual obligations to:
You can request for the names of the third parties by reaching out to us in accordance with section XIII.
Acquiring Entities in Corporate Transactions: We may share or transfer your Personal Data with potential or actual acquiring parties, investors, or successors in interest as part of:
In all such cases, recipients will be contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and adopt data protection standards no less stringent than those described in this Privacy Policy.
DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE POLICY
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, regulatory, or reporting requirements. Our data retention periods are primarily dictated by:
Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize the relevant Personal Data. Your Personal Data collected by us shall be stored on servers, log files and any other storage system owned by us or by third parties authorised by us as per applicable laws and such storage will be need-based.
TARGETING, ADVERTISING, AND THIRD-PARTY TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other similar tracking technologies on our Platform. These technologies play a crucial role in enhancing your user experience, analyzing Platform performance, and delivering personalized content, Services and advertisements
THIRD PARTY SITE
Our Platform may provide links to other third - party platforms including those of third-party partners (“Third – Party Sites”) that may collect your Personal Data such as your IP address, browser specification, or operating system, etc. We are not in any manner responsible for the security of such information or their privacy practices or content of those Third – Party Sites. The inclusion of any link pertaining to Third-Party Sites does not imply endorsement by Angel One of the site or its content. Additionally, you may also encounter “cookies” or other similar devices on certain pages of the Third – Party Sites and it is hereby clarified that neither we nor our affiliates control the use of cookies by these Third-Party Sites. These third-party service providers and Third-Party Sites may have their own privacy policies governing the storage and retention of your information that you may be subject to.
SECURITY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
At Angel One, the security of your Personal Data is a top priority. We employ a multi-layered approach with robust technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures are continuously reviewed and updated in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Our information security management practices are aligned with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, and we are committed to continuously improving our controls in accordance with global best practices, regulatory expectations (including SEBI’s Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience framework), and Data Protection Laws.
Our security framework includes:
While we strive to provide the highest level of security for your Personal Data, it is important to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% impregnable. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to also take steps to protect your Personal Data, such as using strong, unique passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have following rights concerning your Personal Data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer using the details provided in Section XIII. We will process your request promptly, in accordance with the timelines and procedures stipulated under the Data Protection Laws, and other applicable laws. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request to ensure the security of your Personal Data.
GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
We are committed to ensuring transparency and providing you with a clear channel for any questions, concerns, or grievances you may have regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your Personal Data. If you have any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact our Grievance Officer using the contact details provided below.
Grievance Officer:
Email: dpo@angelone.in
Registered Office Address for Correspondence:
Angel One Limited
6th Floor, Ackruti Star,
MIDC, Andheri East,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
We are dedicated to addressing your concerns promptly, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
INDEMNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Angel One, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) arising out of or in connection with:
This indemnity provision is designed to be fair and directly relevant to the nature of the Services provided by Angel One. It underscores the mutual responsibility in ensuring secure and compliant handling of Personal Data, recognizing potential liabilities that may arise from your actions or omissions that lead to breaches or non-compliance
DISCLAIMERS
While Angel One is committed to providing accurate information and secure services, it is important to clarify certain aspects and limitations of our responsibility. Please read the following disclaimers carefully:
GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, with specific reference to the Data Protection Laws, and other relevant statutes applicable in India.
Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy, including its interpretation, validity, or performance, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, India.
POLICY REVIEW & UPDATES
This Policy shall apply uniformly to the Services provided by us unless specifically mentioned in this Policy. We reserve the unconditional right to review this Policy and change/modify/remove any part of this Policy, including the terms of this disclaimer, at any time and without providing prior notice.
We recommend that you review this Policy periodically for any changes as we do not undertake to notify you of the same. You can determine when the terms were last modified by referring to the “Last Updated” legend above. We shall not be held responsible for all or any actions that may subsequently result in any loss, damage and or liability on account of such change in the information in this Policy.
Your continued use of our Services and our Platform shall mean that you have reviewed and accept the changes and shall be legally bound by the same.
This Privacy Policy (i) is an electronic record under the Information Technology Act, 2000 read with rules and regulations made thereunder and is generated by a computer system; and (ii) will not require any physical, electronic, or digital signature.
