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.