Privacy Policy
Effective date: 17th April 2026
Last Updated: 20th April 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Happy Forgings Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”, “the Company”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you:
- Visit our website at https://happyforgingsltd.com (the “Website”)
- Use our mobile application Happy Forgings ER (the “App”)
- Access our web-based platform at https://happyforgingsltd.co.in (the “Platform”)
Access Restriction:
The mobile application and platform are intended for use only by authorized employees of Happy Forgings Limited. Access is restricted to users with valid credentials issued by the Company and is not intended for public use.
Important Note About Our App:
Our mobile application, Happy Forgings ER, is a WebView-based app that displays content from our platform at https://happyforgingsltd.co.in.
The application does not independently collect or store personal data on your device. Any information you enter is securely transmitted to and processed on our platform.
The mobile application serves only as an access interface and does not alter or control the data processing performed by the platform.
Happy Forgings Limited owns and operates both the informational website (https://happyforgingsltd.com) and the platform (https://happyforgingsltd.co.in).
Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, App, or Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us:
| When | What we collect |
|---|---|
| Contacting us via the website | Name, email address, phone number, message content |
| Using the App/Platform | Login credentials |
| Submitting forms | Gate pass requests, leave applications, and expense claims |
| Uploading files | Documents, images, and PDFs related to your requests |
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website or use our App, we may automatically collect:
| Information | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Device information | To optimize app performance |
| IP address | For security and analytics |
| Browser type | For website compatibility |
| Operating system | For technical support |
| App usage data | To improve user experience |
2.3 Push Notifications
We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (a service provided by Google) to send notifications such as:
- Approval requests
- Form submission confirmations
- Work-related updates
- System notifications
You can disable notifications through your device settings at any time.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Provide services | Process gate passes, leave requests, expense claims |
| Communication | Send notifications about approvals and updates |
| Authentication | Verify your identity as an employee |
| Improve our services | Analyze usage patterns and fix issues |
| Security | Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access |
| Customer support | Respond to your inquiries |
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
4.1 Within the Organization
Your information may be shared with:
- Your reporting managers (for approval purposes)
- HR department (for leave and employee records)
- Finance department (for expense claims)
- IT department (for technical support)
4.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with:
| Service Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google (Firebase) | Push notifications, analytics |
| Cloud hosting provider | Data storage and platform hosting |
| Email service provider | Sending notifications |
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
4.4 We Do NOT Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
5.1 Where Your Data is Stored
- Your data is stored on secure servers in India
- We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission
5.2 How We Protect Your Data
We implement reasonable security measures, including:
- Secure communication protocols (HTTPS/SSL)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews
5.3 Data Retention
We retain your information as long as:
- Your employee account is active, or
- As needed to provide our services, or
- As required by applicable laws
6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of your data |
| Correction | Update inaccurate information |
| Deletion | Request the deletion of your data |
| Restrict processing | Limit how we use your data |
| Data portability | Receive your data in a portable format |
| Opt-out of notifications | Disable push notifications |
To exercise these rights, contact us at hfl@happyforgingsltd.com
7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve user experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Website, App, or Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If you access our services from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India.
11. AMENDMENT TO THE POLICY
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may notify you via email or app notification.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:
Happy Forgings Limited
Website: https://happyforgingsltd.com
Email: hfl@happyforgingsltd.com