Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
Welcome to IPPEDIA ("IPPEDIA", "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, disclose and protect information when you access or use https://ippedia.in ("Platform").
IPPEDIA is an independent membership-based Intellectual Property Professionals Directory & Knowledge Platform. The Platform facilitates access to factual professional information relating to eligible Members together with Intellectual Property knowledge resources, including Intellectual Property case laws, official IP quick links, articles, educational resources and other IP-related information.
Your privacy is important to us. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Organisation / Firm Name
- City, State and Country
- Profile Photograph
- Website URL
- Social Media Links
Professional Profile Information
Eligible Members may voluntarily submit factual professional information for publication in the Professional Directory, including:
- Professional Category
- Qualifications
- Professional Registrations (where applicable)
- Practice Areas
- Professional Experience
- Office Address
- Contact Information
- Professional Biography
- Other factual professional information permitted under Platform policies.
Technical Information
- IP Address
- Browser Information
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Date & Time of Visit
- Pages Visited
- Referral URLs
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
2. How We Use Information
Information may be used for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing Member accounts.
- Publishing Professional Profiles in the Professional Directory.
- Providing Intellectual Property knowledge resources.
- Operating and improving the Platform.
- Responding to enquiries.
- Sending important service-related communications.
- Maintaining security of the Platform.
- Preventing fraud or misuse.
- Complying with applicable laws.
3. Professional Directory
IPPEDIA publishes factual professional information relating to eligible Members through its Professional Directory.
Professional information displayed on the Platform is voluntarily submitted by Members and may include professional category, qualifications, registrations (where applicable), experience, office details, contact information and other factual professional information.
Publication of a Professional Profile is intended solely to facilitate access to factual professional information and does not constitute advertisement, solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, certification or guarantee by IPPEDIA.
4. Accuracy of Professional Information
Members are responsible for ensuring that the information submitted for publication is accurate, complete and up to date.
IPPEDIA does not independently verify every item of professional information submitted by Members unless expressly stated.
5. Public Information
Information voluntarily submitted by Members for publication in the Professional Directory may be publicly accessible through the Platform.
Users should independently verify professional qualifications, registrations, credentials and suitability before engaging any professional services.
6. Cookies
IPPEDIA may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience.
- Remember user preferences.
- Maintain website functionality.
- Analyse website traffic.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings. Certain features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Analytics
IPPEDIA may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to understand visitor behaviour and improve Platform performance.
8. Information Sharing
IPPEDIA does not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared only:
- Where required by applicable law.
- Pursuant to a lawful order of a Court or Government Authority.
- To protect legal rights.
- With trusted service providers engaged for operation of the Platform.
9. Third-Party Websites
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, including Government portals, Intellectual Property offices and other external resources.
IPPEDIA has no control over such external websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
10. Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures are adopted to safeguard information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
11. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for:
- Providing accurate information.
- Maintaining confidentiality of account credentials.
- Updating Professional Profile information whenever required.
- Complying with applicable laws.
- Independently verifying professional information before engaging any professional services.
12. Intellectual Property
All Platform content, including text, graphics, logos, layout, design and software, belongs to IPPEDIA or respective owners unless otherwise stated.
No ownership rights are transferred merely because Member information is published in the Professional Directory.
13. Children's Privacy
The Platform is intended for professionals, businesses and adults. IPPEDIA does not knowingly collect personal information from persons below 18 years of age.
14. No Legal Advice
Information available on the Platform is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and shall not be construed as legal advice, professional advice or legal opinion.
15. Independent Platform
IPPEDIA is an independent membership-based Intellectual Property Professionals Directory & Knowledge Platform.
IPPEDIA is not a statutory authority, regulatory body, licensing authority or professional certification body.
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
IPPEDIA may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions shall become effective immediately upon publication on the Platform.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: Contact
18. Disclaimer
Users are encouraged to independently verify all professional information before engaging any professional services.
IPPEDIA shall not be responsible for decisions made by Users based upon information available on the Platform.