Privacy policy
Who we are
This website is operated by BENCH BOX MEDIA LLP ("BenchBox Media", "we", "us"), Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. This policy explains how we handle personal information collected through this website and related communication channels.
Scope
This policy applies to visitors of this website, people who contact us or apply for roles, and people who interact with our official social media pages. It does not cover websites or platforms run by third parties, even where we link to them.
Information we collect
- Details you share with us, such as your name, email address, phone number, company, role, portfolio links and the contents of your message.
- Information shared during recruitment, such as your CV, work samples and references.
- Technical data collected automatically, such as device type, browser, approximate location, pages visited and time spent, through cookies and similar technologies.
- Communication records when you write to us by email, phone or WhatsApp.
How we use information
- To respond to enquiries and prepare proposals.
- To deliver and manage projects you have engaged us for.
- To assess job and internship applications.
- To improve this website, our content and our services.
- To send updates you have agreed to receive. You can opt out at any time.
- To meet legal, tax and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Legal basis and consent
We process personal information with your consent, to take steps at your request before entering into a contract, to perform a contract, to comply with the law, or for our legitimate business interests, in line with applicable Indian law including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made under it.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar tools to understand how the website is used and to improve it. These may be provided by analytics or advertising partners. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; some parts of the site may not work as intended if you disable them.
Sharing information
We share personal information only with service providers who help us run our website and business (for example hosting, email, analytics, payment and communication providers), with professional advisers, with project partners where needed to deliver work you have asked for, or where required by law or to protect our rights. These parties are expected to protect your information and use it only for the agreed purpose.
Third-party brands and links
This website mentions and links to third-party brands, platforms and websites, and their names and trademarks belong to their owners. Brands listed under 'Media Partners' reflect platforms and channels we have executed campaigns on or are capable of executing on. Mention of any brand does not constitute an official partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement by that brand. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Data storage and security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Information may be stored with service providers whose servers are located in or outside India. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting and reporting requirements. Job applications may be kept for up to 12 months for future openings unless you ask us to delete them.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may ask to access, correct, update or erase your personal information, withdraw consent, or nominate another person to exercise your rights. Write to marketing@benchboxmedia.com and we will respond within a reasonable time.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Grievances
If you have a concern about how your information is handled, contact our grievance team at marketing@benchboxmedia.com or +91 6361 772 547. We aim to acknowledge complaints within 48 hours and resolve them within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with its updated date.