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DPDPA 2023 CompliantEffective Date: January 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

StartupWize Ventures LLP (trading as Aika Dental Clinics) — aikadental.in

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how StartupWize Ventures LLP, trading as Aika Dental Clinics ("Aika", "we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data through aikadental.in (the "Site"). This Policy is published in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDPA") and applicable Indian law.

This Policy applies to two distinct groups of individuals:

  • (a) Patients and Site visitors seeking information about dental clinics or requesting treatment callbacks.
  • (b) Clinics, dentists, and practice owners who engage with Aika as business partners under Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 partnership agreements.

2. Who We Are & Data Protection Roles

StartupWize Ventures LLP is the legal entity responsible for operating aikadental.in.

DPDPA Role Designations:

For Site Inquiries & Directory Visitors: Aika acts as a Data Fiduciary regarding data collected directly on aikadental.in.

For Partner Clinic CRM & Patient Records: The participating partner clinic acts as the Data Fiduciary, and Aika acts as a Data Processor operating under the clinic's instructions.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 From Patients and Site Visitors

When you request a callback, book an appointment, or submit a locality inquiry, we collect:

  • Full Name and Mobile Phone Number (for WhatsApp/call verification).
  • City, Locality, or Area PIN Code (to route your inquiry to the nearest partner clinic).
  • Treatment interest selected (e.g. General Dental Checkup, Aligners, Implants).

3.2 From Partner Clinics & Dentists

When a clinic applies for a free website, claims a territory, or executes a partnership agreement, we collect:

  • Practitioner Name, DCI Registration Number, and Clinic Legal Entity Name.
  • Clinic address, micro-market locality, contact phone number, and official email address.
  • Doctor photos, clinic interior images, treatment specialities, and fee structures for profile publication.
  • Digital signature, IP address, and acceptance timestamps for partnership agreements.

4. How We Use Personal Data & Consent Scope

We process personal data strictly for specified, legitimate purposes:

Patient Inquiry Routing:Connecting you with a verified, licensed dental practice near your requested locality for consultation scheduling.
Clinic Profile & Media Consent (Tier 1 Free Website):By applying for a free clinic website, the participating dentist grants Aika consent to display their public practice profile, doctor details, photos, and clinic location on aikadental.in, DSO directory listings, and promotional channels (including social media and digital campaign previews).

5. Disclosure & Service Providers

We do not sell personal data to third parties. We share data solely with:

  • The Assigned Local Partner Clinic: Dispatched to facilitate your requested appointment.
  • Infrastructure Cloud Providers: Supabase (database & auth), Vercel (hosting), Meta (WhatsApp Business API notifications), and Resend (transactional email alerts).
  • Regulatory Authorities: Where required by mandatory Indian law or judicial order.

6. Data Principal Rights Under DPDPA 2023

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access a summary of personal data held about you and processing activities.
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time for future processing.
  • Request erasure of personal data, subject to statutory tax and legal retention requirements.

7. Grievance Officer & Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, consent withdrawal, or grievance redressal under DPDPA 2023:

StartupWize Ventures LLP (Aika Dental)

Grievance Officer: Privacy & Compliance Desk

Email: team@aikadental.in

Registered Address: Hyderabad, Telangana, India