Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 19/07/2025
This Privacy Policy applies to Kerning AI, a division of Kerning Design LLP, based in India. It explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Indian data privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
Kerning AI is owned and operated by Kerning Design LLP, a design and technology consultancy based in Lucknow, India. Our services include AI-driven automation, marketing tools, and intelligent business solutions. For data protection purposes under the GDPR, Kerning Design LLP is the data controller.
2. Types of Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Identity Data: Name, job title, company name
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Contact Data: Email address, phone number, address
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Usage Data: IP address, device info, browser type, interaction history
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Technical Data: Cookies, log files, analytical data
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Client Content: Any files, forms, or inputs you upload to our services
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Marketing & Communication Data: Preferences, opt-in status
We do not collect special category data (e.g., health, biometric, or political data) unless explicitly required and consented to.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
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Consent (e.g., for marketing communications)
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Performance of a Contract (e.g., service delivery)
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Legal Obligation (e.g., tax or accounting requirements)
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Legitimate Interests (e.g., improving user experience, analytics)
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at hello@kerninggroup.com.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for:
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Providing and maintaining our services
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Account management and user support
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Analyzing and improving service performance
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Sending important updates and marketing (where consented)
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Ensuring security and preventing fraud
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Legal compliance
5. Data Transfers Outside the EEA
As Kerning Design LLP is based in India, your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that all international data transfers are compliant with GDPR standards by implementing appropriate safeguards such as:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Partnering with GDPR-compliant processors
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights:
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Right to Access – Know what data we hold about you
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Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
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Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
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Right to Restrict Processing
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Right to Data Portability
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Right to Object to data processing
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Right to Withdraw Consent
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Right to Lodge a Complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA)
To exercise any of the above rights, email us at hello@kerninggroup.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. We securely delete or anonymize data when no longer needed.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and personalization. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
9. Data Security
We employ industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. Children’s Data
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:
Data Protection Officer
📍Schipholweg 13, 2316 XB
Leiden, Netherlands