1. Introduction
DebtFree Panel respects the privacy of individuals who visit its website, submit enquiries or communicate with the organisation through available contact channels.
This Privacy Policy describes the general manner in which information may be collected, used, stored and handled when you interact with our website or services.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may receive information such as:
- Full name
- Mobile or WhatsApp number
- Email address
- City and state
- Type of debt
- Bank, NBFC or lender information
- Approximate outstanding amount
- Approximate EMI or repayment information
- General information regarding recovery communication or legal notices
- Other information voluntarily provided in an enquiry or consultation request
3. Information You Should Not Submit
For your security, please do not submit sensitive authentication information through general website forms or ordinary communication channels.
Passwords, OTPs, PINs, CVV numbers, internet banking credentials or complete bank account authentication details.
4. How Information May Be Used
Information provided by you may be used for purposes including:
- Responding to your enquiry
- Understanding the general nature of your case
- Discussing potentially relevant services
- Communicating regarding consultation requests
- Providing information requested by you
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Maintaining records relating to enquiries and communications
5. Debt-Related Information
If you voluntarily provide information regarding loans, credit cards, outstanding amounts, recovery activity or legal notices, such information may be reviewed for the purpose of understanding your enquiry and discussing possible next steps.
Providing information does not automatically mean that any particular debt resolution, settlement, restructuring or legal outcome will be available.
6. Communication
If you submit an enquiry, you may be contacted using the details provided by you, including through phone, email or WhatsApp, depending on your preferred communication method and the nature of your enquiry.
You may request that future non-essential communications be stopped, subject to applicable requirements and ongoing service-related communications.
7. Sharing of Information
DebtFree Panel does not intend to sell personal information as a commercial product.
Information may, where appropriate and necessary, be shared with authorised personnel, professional advisers, technology/service providers or other parties involved in handling an enquiry or providing requested assistance, subject to applicable requirements.
8. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Information may be disclosed where reasonably required to comply with applicable law, legal process, regulatory requirements, court directions or to protect legal rights and legitimate interests.
9. Data Security
Reasonable measures may be used to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Cookies and Website Technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies where required for functionality, analytics, security or user experience.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for additional information.
11. Third-Party Services
The website may use third-party services such as hosting, analytics, communication tools, maps or other technology providers.
Such third-party services may process information according to their own terms and privacy policies.
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms. DebtFree Panel is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
13. Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including enquiry management, service administration, legal requirements and record keeping.
14. Your Requests
Depending on applicable law, you may contact us regarding questions or requests concerning personal information provided through the website.
Requests may be reviewed and handled subject to applicable legal, regulatory and operational requirements.
15. Children's Privacy
Our services and website are not intended to be directed specifically toward children. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through general enquiry forms.
16. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, practices or applicable requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date where appropriate.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or information submitted through the website, you may contact DebtFree Panel through the Contact Us page.
This Privacy Policy is intended to describe general website privacy practices. It should be reviewed and finalised according to the actual business structure, technology providers, data-processing practices and applicable laws before being published as a final legal document.