Plain-English summary: We collect only what we need to run GBReview.in โ your business name, contact info, and your Google Review link. We don't sell your data, track your customers, or use any third-party advertising. You can ask us to delete your information at any time.
GBReview.in ("we", "us", "our") is a Google Review marketing tool for Indian businesses, operated from India. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you use our website (gbreview.in), how we use it, and the choices you have.
By registering your business or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the service.
We collect the following categories of information:
| Data type | What we collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Business info | Business name, city, category | To generate your listing and QR cards |
| Contact info | Name, phone number, WhatsApp, email | To send you your cards and activation confirmation |
| Review link | Your Google Business Review URL | To encode into your QR code |
| Payment info | UPI transaction reference (not card/bank details) | To verify and record your payment |
| Usage data | Pages visited, browser type (no IP stored) | To improve the website experience |
We do not collect payment card numbers, bank account details, Aadhaar, PAN, or any sensitive personal data.
Your data is used solely to provide and improve the GBReview.in service:
- Generate your QR review cards and listing page
- Communicate with you about your registration, payment, and activation
- Send occasional service updates or renewal reminders (you can opt out at any time)
- Improve our website based on anonymised usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations under Indian law
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate the service (e.g. hosting, WhatsApp Business API), under confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: If required by Indian law, a court order, or government authority.
- Business transfer: If GBReview.in is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new entity under the same privacy terms.
Your Google Review URL becomes part of a QR code accessible to anyone who scans your printed card. This is the intended function of the service.
Your registration data is stored on servers located in India. We retain your data for as long as your subscription is active, plus 12 months thereafter for accounting and legal purposes.
Registration data entered by you is temporarily stored in your browser's localStorage to pre-fill the card generation page. This data never leaves your device and is cleared when you clear your browser storage.
โ You can request deletion of all your data at any time by contacting us on WhatsApp or email. We will remove your information within 7 business days.
GBReview.in uses minimal cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g. session state). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics: We use basic, privacy-respecting analytics that do not store IP addresses or personally identifiable information.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party advertising cookies. You will not see targeted ads as a result of using GBReview.in.
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access โ Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction โ Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure โ Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability โ Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent โ Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
- Grievance redressal โ Lodge a complaint with our grievance officer (contact details in Section 11)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via WhatsApp or email. We respond within 7 business days.
GBReview.in is a business service intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
Our service links to Google (for your review page) and may reference WhatsApp or other platforms. These services have their own privacy policies which we do not control. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com before sharing your Google Business information.
โ ๏ธ GBReview.in is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered businesses via WhatsApp or email.
Continued use of GBReview.in after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, please reach our designated Grievance Officer:
Privacy & Grievance Contact
Reach us on WhatsApp for the fastest response, or email for formal requests. We respond to all privacy queries within 7 business days.
๐ฌ WhatsApp ๐ง privacy@gbreview.in