Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

7DNA Analytica Pvt. Ltd. ("7DNA", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard personal information when you visit our website www.7dna.in and use our platforms, including Research Decode (researchdecode.in) and NeuroSignature (app.neurosignature.in).

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Please read it carefully.

1. Who We Are

7DNA Analytica Pvt. Ltd. is a private limited company incorporated in India. Our registered address is available on request at hello@7dna.in. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through our website and services.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact forms: Name, email address, organisation and any message content you submit via our contact or project intake forms.
  • Platform registration: Name, email address, institutional affiliation and professional details when registering for Research Decode or NeuroSignature.
  • Job applications: CV/resume data, name, email, professional background and cover letter content submitted via careers applications.
  • Email correspondence: Content and metadata of emails you send to our team.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, pages visited and timestamps, collected automatically by our web server.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use essential cookies to maintain website functionality. We do not currently use advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. See Section 7 for details.

2.3 Research and Platform Data

For NeuroSignature and Research Decode users, we may process data files you upload (e.g., connectivity matrices) solely to provide the requested service. We do not use uploaded research data for any purpose other than delivering the analysis service to you. Data uploaded to NeuroSignature is processed in-session and is not permanently retained beyond the session unless you explicitly save results.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Responding to enquiries and project requests you submit via our contact forms
  • Providing and operating our platforms (Research Decode, NeuroSignature)
  • Processing and communicating about job applications
  • Sending service-related communications (e.g., account notifications, service updates)
  • Improving our website, products and services through aggregated, anonymised analytics
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations under Indian law (including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 where applicable)

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to updates or accepting cookies beyond essential).
  • Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested (e.g., platform access, project work).
  • Legitimate interests: Where we have a legitimate business interest that is not overridden by your rights (e.g., website security, improving our services, responding to enquiries).
  • Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with Indian law or a lawful order.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services), under appropriate data processing agreements.
  • Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

We do not share personal data with research partners or academic collaborators without your explicit consent or a legitimate contractual basis.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Contact form enquiries: up to 3 years from last contact
  • Platform account data: for the duration of your account plus 1 year after deletion request
  • Job application data: up to 12 months from receipt, or longer if you consent to being considered for future roles
  • Financial records: as required by Indian tax and company law (typically 8 years)

7. Cookies

Our website uses the following categories of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function (session management, navigation). These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: We may use privacy-respecting analytics (without tracking individuals) to understand how the site is used in aggregate. No personal identifiers are retained in analytics data.

We do not use social media tracking pixels or advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law (including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and, where applicable, the GDPR for users in the European Economic Area), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@7dna.in. We will respond within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

Our servers are primarily located in India. Where data is transferred to or processed in other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection law.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, access controls and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@7dna.in.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via website notice or, where appropriate, by email to registered users.

13. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, to exercise your rights, or for any other data protection questions, contact us at:

7DNA Analytica Pvt. Ltd.
Email: privacy@7dna.in
General: hello@7dna.in