Privacy Policy for Auster.network
Last Updated: 31/08/2025
At Auster, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how AUSTER WIP PRIVATE LIMITED ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website, Auster.network (the "Site"), or use our services, in compliance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder, and other relevant Indian regulations.
Note: This is a draft Privacy Policy adapted for your website "Auster.network." It is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney to review, customize, and ensure this document complies with all applicable laws and regulations in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (if applicable). Replace placeholders (e.g., company details, email addresses) with your actual information.
1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us
Auster.network is owned and operated by AUSTER WIP PRIVATE LIMITED, a company incorporated in India. Our company details are provided in the Company Information section below.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@auster.network
Address: AUSTER WIP PRIVATE LIMITED, 49 Community Center, New Delhi, India 110065
2. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide to Us
Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, password, and other information you choose to provide. You may also choose to log in using third-party OAuth services (LinkedIn, Spotify, or Google), in which case we collect information as described in Section 2.c.
User Content: If you submit content to our Site (e.g., comments, posts, or uploads), we collect the information you provide.
Contact Information: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or contact forms), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
Event or Newsletter Sign-Ups: If you sign up for events or newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant details.
Surveys or Feedback: If you participate in surveys or provide feedback, we collect the information you submit.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our Site, we may automatically collect:
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical details.
Usage Information: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the Site, and other interactions with our Site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our Site through social media features or log in using third-party OAuth services.
Analytics Providers: Who help us understand how users interact with our Site.
Third-Party Service Providers: If you access our services through their platforms.
LinkedIn Member Data: If you choose to log in using LinkedIn OAuth or connect your LinkedIn account, we may collect information such as your name, email address, profile details, work history, and project information through the LinkedIn Member Data Portability API. This data is collected only with your explicit authorization and is used to help freelance creatives easily onboard their profiles and previous work history with projects on our platform.
Spotify Data: If you choose to log in using Spotify OAuth or connect your Spotify account, we may collect information such as your Spotify username, email address, and, with your explicit consent, your public playlists, saved tracks, or currently playing track. You have full control over whether to share your playlists or currently playing track, and you can enable or disable this feature at any time. We do not share or sell this information to third parties.
Google Data: If you choose to log in using Google OAuth, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and profile details. This data is collected only with your explicit authorization to facilitate login and account creation.
Pinterest Data: If you choose to connect your Pinterest account and authorize access, we use the Pinterest API to read your boards and standard pins. This data is collected only with your explicit authorization. We do not save or store any data fetched from Pinterest; it is used temporarily during your session to enhance your experience on our platform. You have full control over this connection and can disconnect your Pinterest account at any time. We do not share this information with third parties.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes, subject to applicable laws:
To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate the Site, manage your account, respond to your inquiries, and improve our services. This includes:
Using LinkedIn member data to streamline the onboarding process for freelance creatives by pre-populating profile and work history information, with your explicit consent.
Using Spotify data to allow you to share public playlists or currently playing tracks, with your explicit consent and control.
Using Google data to facilitate secure login and account management.
Temporarily using Pinterest data (boards and standard pins) fetched via the Pinterest API to enhance your creative profile during your session, with your explicit consent and control. We do not save this data.
To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, event details, or respond to your inquiries, where you have consented or as permitted under law.
To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor content and features to your preferences, including using LinkedIn data for professional profiles, Spotify data for music-related features, and temporarily fetched Pinterest data for creative moodboards.
For Analytics and Research: To analyze usage trends, improve Site functionality, and enhance user experience.
To Ensure Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder, as well as LinkedIn’s, Spotify’s, Google’s, and Pinterest’s API terms and conditions.
For Marketing Purposes: To send you promotional materials or advertisements, where you have provided consent or as permitted under applicable law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds, as applicable under Indian law:
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes, such as receiving newsletters, marketing communications, or accessing LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest data through their respective OAuth or API services.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a contract with you, such as providing access to your account or onboarding your profile using third-party data.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the terms of LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, and Pinterest APIs.
Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, ensuring Site security, or preventing fraud, where such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, or customer support, subject to appropriate data protection agreements.
With Business Partners: If you engage with third-party services (e.g., event organizers or advertisers) through our Site, we may share relevant information with them, subject to your consent or as permitted by law.
With Third-Party Platforms: When you authorize us to access your LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest data, we interact with their respective APIs to retrieve the authorized information. We do not share your LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest data with other third parties unless explicitly authorized by you or required by law.
For Legal Purposes: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to government requests, or protect our rights, property, or safety, in accordance with Indian laws and the terms of LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, and Pinterest APIs.
In Business Transfers: If AUSTER WIP PRIVATE LIMITED is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable data protection laws.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes if you provide explicit consent.
We do not sell your personal information, including LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest data, to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or as described in our Cookie Policy. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information, including LinkedIn, Spotify, and Google data, only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, such as under the Information Technology Act, 2000 or the terms of LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, and Pinterest APIs. We do not retain any data fetched from Pinterest; it is used only temporarily during your session and is not saved. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you, including LinkedIn, Spotify, or Google data. Since we do not save Pinterest data, access requests for Pinterest information are limited to what is temporarily fetched during an active session.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, including data from third-party platforms.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, including LinkedIn, Spotify, or Google data, subject to legal retention requirements and the respective platforms’ API terms. We do not save Pinterest data, so no deletion is needed for it.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as marketing.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information, including third-party data, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where applicable. This does not apply to Pinterest data, as it is not saved.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for processing, including access to LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest data, where consent is the basis for processing. You can also disable sharing of Spotify playlists, currently playing tracks, or Pinterest data at any time through your account settings or by revoking access via the respective platforms. Disconnecting your Pinterest account will immediately stop any access to your boards and pins.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@auster.network. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request. If you revoke access to your LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest data, certain features of our platform, such as profile onboarding, music sharing, or moodboard integration, may no longer function as intended.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including LinkedIn, Spotify, and Google data, from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, in compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and the terms of LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, and Pinterest APIs. Since we do not save Pinterest data, it is handled only temporarily during transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
As a company based in India, your personal information, including LinkedIn, Spotify, and Google data, is primarily processed in India. We do not save Pinterest data, but any temporary fetches may involve interactions with Pinterest's servers, which could be located outside India. However, if we transfer your information to countries outside India (e.g., to service providers or the servers of LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms permitted under applicable laws and the respective platforms’ API terms, to protect your data.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, and Pinterest. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, including the Privacy Policies of LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, and Pinterest.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18, including via LinkedIn, Spotify, Google, or Pinterest. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at support@auster.network, and we will take steps to delete such information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site or through other means, as required by law. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your concerns regarding data protection or this Privacy Policy. You may contact our Grievance Officer at:
Name: Balbir
Email: support@auster.network
Address: AUSTER WIP PRIVATE LIMITED, 49 Community Center, New Delhi, India 110065
15. Company Information
AUSTER WIP PRIVATE LIMITED.
Incorporated in India under company number [placeholder].
Our registered office is at 49 Community Center, New Delhi, India 110065.
Our main trading address is at 49 Community Center, New Delhi, India 110065.