Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 12, 2025

Meticulous B-Plans (“MBP”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This notice explains what personal data we collect, how we use and share it, how long we keep it, and the choices you have.

By using meticulousbplans.com (the “Website”), contacting us, or submitting any form, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.

1) Who we are & how to contact us

Meticulous B-Plans
Office No. 401, Pushpak Business Hub,
Wakad, Pune, MH 411057, India
Email: info@meticulousbplans.com

2) What data we collect

a) Information you provide

Contact & identity: name, email, phone (incl. WhatsApp preference).
Business/project details: business idea/concept, preferred plan type (MROAR, DPR, Business Plan, Pitch Deck), industry/category, target city/location (map input), estimated investment, expected timeline, notes.
Attachments: optional files you upload (e.g., pitch decks, documents).
Forms for specific services:
- MROAR: city, business type, industry, delivery timeline, other notes.
- DPR/Business Plan: plan type, add-ons (customization, expert call, editable file, revisions).
- Pitch Deck: industry, stage, sales band, investment required, investment type, investor type, add-ons.
- Consultation (Country Entry / AMBP / Site/Plot): fields as shown on each form.
Billing & transactions (if enabled): billing name, tax/GST details, address, and payment references (processed by gateways; we don’t store full card data).

b) Information we collect automatically

Device & usage: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs.
Cookies & similar tech: to keep sessions secure, remember preferences, and measure performance. See our Cookie Policy.

c) Information from third parties

Referrals or public sources (e.g., LinkedIn profile you share),
Analytics & marketing tools (aggregated, non-identifying statistics).

3) Why we use your data

We process personal data to:

Provide services: respond to enquiries, scope your project, prepare proposals, deliver reports/plans, schedule calls, manage revisions.
Operate the Website: secure sessions, prevent fraud/abuse, diagnose and improve performance.
Communicate: send service updates, delivery notifications, invoices/receipts, and—if you opt in—newsletters or offers.
Business operations: maintain records, analytics, and reporting; comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.

Legal bases (as applicable): your consent, performance of a contract or pre-contract steps, our legitimate interests (e.g., site security, service improvement), and legal compliance.

4) Cookies, analytics & embeds

We use essential cookies and, with your consent, preference/analytics/marketing cookies. We may use Google Analytics (with IP masking where supported). Pages can embed YouTube videos and map or social widgets that may set their own cookies. Manage your choices anytime via Cookie Settings in the banner/footer. Details: Cookie Policy.

5) Who we share data with (processors)

We share data only with trusted providers who help us run our services, under contracts that require appropriate safeguards. These may include:

Email & newsletters: SendGrid, Brevo (Sendinblue), or Mailchimp
SMS/OTP (India): MessageIndia / MSG91 / Textlocal
Payment processing (if enabled): PayPal, Razorpay, Stripe (we never store full card data)
Analytics & performance: Google Analytics, caching/CDN providers
Website & hosting: WordPress plugins, security, and hosting partners
Scheduling / video / file storage: tools used to coordinate calls or deliver digital files

We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

6) International transfers

Our providers may process data in other countries. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards required by applicable laws and ensure comparable protection standards.

7) How long we keep data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

Leads & enquiries: up to 24 months after last interaction (or earlier if you request deletion), unless needed for ongoing engagement.
Orders, invoices & tax records: as required by law (typically 5–8 years, jurisdiction-dependent).
Support communications & logs: typically 12–24 months.
Cookies: per Cookie Policy (session to 12 months, depending on type).
Backups/archives: for a limited, rolling period before secure deletion.

8) Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, malware/firewall protection, and periodic reviews. No method is 100% secure; we strive to maintain industry-appropriate safeguards.

9) Your rights & choices

Depending on your laws/region, you may have the right to:

Access a copy of your personal data we hold
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Delete your data (subject to legal/contractual limits)
Restrict or object to certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Portability of data you provided, in a structured, commonly used format
Opt out of marketing at any time (unsubscribe links / email us)

To exercise any rights or ask questions, email info@meticulousbplans.com. We may request proof of identity. We aim to respond within applicable timeframes. You can also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority where available.

Children: Our Website and services are not directed to children under 18. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will delete it.

10) Links to other sites

Our Website may link to external sites (e.g., YouTube, payment gateways). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. Please review them before sharing data.

11) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. We will post the updated version here with a new “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you via a prominent site notice.

12) Contact

Questions, requests, or complaints about privacy?
Email: info@meticulousbplans.com