The Chennai Silks™

**Vendor Portal - Privacy Policy** (Public Forum)

At The Madras Silks India Private Limited, we deeply value your involvement in our online community. Your contributions play an essential role in shaping our environment, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains the types of information we gather from you through our Vendor Portal and associated online services (collectively referred to as the “Vendor Portals”). These services are operated by The Madras Silks India Private Limited, along with our affiliated entities and subsidiaries, collectively termed “The Madras Silks India Private Limited.” Additionally, this policy addresses any data collected by third-party services that operate on our behalf. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy does not encompass information acquired through other channels or offline methods. Our Vendor Portal may contain hyperlinks directing you to independent external Vendor Portals. These third-party sites often have their own privacy policies and practices, which may differ significantly from ours. As such, we do not exert control over these external domains and cannot assume responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Therefore, this Privacy Policy does not extend to these external links.

To enrich your experience and ensure you can fully engage with our Vendor Portal—including features such as the Public Forum (defined below)—The Madras Silks India Private Limited collects specific information. This process is crucial for us to effectively deliver the benefits associated with our services.
You might provide us with personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") while using our Vendor Portals. This occurs when you consciously share your information with us, such as reaching out through the "How to Contact Us" section or similar means. Personal Information is defined as any information that can identify you as an individual. This may encompass your name, home address, age, date of birth, email address, occupation, employment details, telephone number, educational background, credit card information, and other similar data. It’s important to note that any details you include in your Public Postings (as defined below) will not be regarded as Personal Information under this Privacy Policy.
Our Vendor Portal may feature a discussion board known as the “Public Forum," which comes with interactive features that allow users like you to post a variety of materials. This can include stories, comments, photos, opinions, along with your name, email address, company name, and other details, collectively referred to as “Public Postings.”
By submitting Public Postings, you acknowledge that this information will be visible on the Public Forum and is accessible to the general public. Furthermore, it may be shared and distributed to a broader audience through third parties. Therefore, we advise you to exercise caution regarding the information you reveal in your Public Postings. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, any personally identifiable information that you voluntarily disclose in a Public Posting will be categorized as such and will not be treated as Personal Information.
We may automatically gather information about your computer and track your activities while using our Vendor Portal. For instance, we might record how often you click on a hyperlink, ascertain whether you reached our site via a specific Internet link or advertisement, or monitor your navigation path throughout the Vendor Portal. This automatic data collection may include, but is not limited to, data obtained through cookies, IP addresses, log data, browser data, and transparent GIFs.
Certain online content, like advertisements, might be managed by third parties that also collect Automatic Data regarding your online behaviors. Examples of such third parties include Google Ads and Burst Media. The information collected by these entities falls under their own privacy policies, and The Madras Silks India Private Limited is not accountable for their practices, policies, or content.
We utilize this Automatic Data to compile reports on aggregated activities on our Vendor Portal, which enhances our understanding of user needs. This insight allows us to make informed decisions regarding the content and design of our Vendor Portal. Additionally, we may use this Automatic Data to tailor your experience on the Vendor Portal. If you provide us with Personal Information, we may also combine this with the Automatic Data for a more personalized experience.
At The Madras Silks India Private Limited, we value your privacy and want to be transparent about how we handle your Personal Information and Public Postings. Below are the primary ways we may use or share this information:
**Communication**: We may reach out to you to respond to your inquiries, comments, or suggestions. Additionally, we may contact you when it is necessary for other reasons, ensuring that we stay connected with you.
**Purpose Utilization**: Your Personal Information will be used specifically for the purpose for which you provided it. We strive to ensure that your information is used effectively and with respect to your intentions.
**Market Research**: To enhance our understanding of user engagement, we may track your usage of our Vendor Portal. This information helps us conduct internal market research that informs our strategies and improvements.
**Vendor Portal and Service Improvement**: We are committed to continually enhancing our Vendor Portal and the products and services we provide. Your information plays a crucial role in this process.
**Surveys**: Occasionally, we may invite you to participate in brief surveys. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand your needs and preferences.
**Updates**: We will notify you about updates to the Vendor Portal or other related services, keeping you informed about enhancements or changes that may interest you.
**Affiliates and Third Parties**: Your Personal Information may be shared with affiliates of The Madras Silks India Private Limited and trusted third parties as necessary for legitimate business functions related to our Vendor Portal. This can include external processing of your information.
**Advertising Purposes**: We may also share your information with third parties for their legitimate business needs, including advertising efforts aimed at informing you about relevant services.
**Statistical Studies**: We may generate aggregate statistical studies that do not identify individuals, helping us analyze trends and user behavior effectively.
**Legal Compliance**: Your information may be disclosed as required by law, regulations, or government authorities. This includes instances where we need to protect individuals or property, assist in fraud prevention or investigation, and enforce our Terms of Use or policies.
**Business Transactions**: In the event of an acquisition, merger, restructuring, sale, or transfer of any part of our business, your information may be part of the assets that are transferred.
**Publications**: We may publish your information in articles, stories, collections, and other publications that align with our business purpose.
**Additional Business Uses**: We may utilize your information for other business-related purposes as deemed necessary.
By providing your Personal Information online or through information collected on behalf of The Madras Silks India Private Limited, you express your affirmative consent for us to use your information as outlined above. This includes contacting you through various communication means, such as email or fax. For details on opting out of email communications, please refer to the "How to Opt Out of Email Communications" section below.
By using our Vendor Portal, you accept the terms and conditions as outlined in this Privacy Policy, which is subject to modifications over time. This includes our practices regarding the collection and usage of Personal Information, as well as adherence to our Terms of Use. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates. Changes to the Privacy Policy will take effect once they are posted on our Vendor Portal, with a date noted at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Vendor Portal signifies your acceptance of these changes and our practices concerning your Personal Information in line with the revised policy. While we may choose to notify you of modifications via email or other means, we are not obligated to do so.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can call us at 044 2431 0888., or send us an email (supplierhelpdesk@themadrassilks.com) through our contact page. We are here to assist you!