Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This page explains how the Department of Textiles collects, uses and protects your information when you interact with our services.

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1. What we collect ▸
We collect identifiers (name, contact), application documents, and technical data (IP, device). Data is collected only for service delivery and legitimate administrative purposes.
2. Purpose of processing ▸
Data is used to verify eligibility, process applications, communicate decisions and provide support. We also use aggregated data for service improvement and analytics.
3. Sharing & disclosures ▸
Information is shared only with authorised government departments, trusted processors (hosting, analytics) under contract, or when required by law. We do not sell personal data.
4. Retention ▸
Retention depends on the record type and legal obligations. Sensitive records have stricter controls and are deleted or archived per retention schedules.
5. Security ▸
We apply physical, technical and administrative safeguards, access controls, encryption where appropriate and regular security reviews to reduce risk.
6. Your rights ▸
You may request access, correction or deletion of your personal data where permitted. You can also object to or restrict certain processing. Contact details are below.
7. Contact & complaints ▸
For questions, access requests or complaints: textiles@tn.gov.in or call +91-44-45020047. We aim to acknowledge and resolve issues promptly.