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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

ChallanWala Technologies Pvt. Ltd. ("ChallanWala", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Account information

Name, work email address, phone number, company name, and your role within your organisation when you register.

Fleet and vehicle data

Vehicle registration numbers, vehicle type, state of registration, challan details, and document expiry dates (fitness certificate, PUC, insurance, permits) fetched from government RTO databases via the Parivahan portal.

Driver data

Driver names, licence numbers, violation history, and calculated risk scores, collected with your organisation's consent.

Payment data

Transaction records for challans paid through the platform. Card and bank account details are handled directly by our payment partners — we do not store raw payment instrument data.

Usage data

IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and feature usage to help us improve the platform and diagnose issues.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and operate the ChallanWala platform
  • Sync challan and compliance data in real-time from government sources
  • Send alerts for new challans, expiring documents, and compliance gaps via SMS, email, and WhatsApp
  • Calculate driver risk scores and generate compliance analytics
  • Process challan payments on your behalf
  • Provide customer support
  • Send product updates and billing notices
  • Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your data to third parties or use it for advertising.

Data Storage

Your data is stored on servers located in India (AWS Mumbai region). All data is transmitted over HTTPS. We implement access controls to limit who within our organisation can access customer data.

Sharing with Third Parties

We share your data only in the following circumstances:

Government portals

We query the Parivahan portal and state RTO databases to fetch challan and vehicle data on your behalf.

Payment processors

Challan payments are processed by PhonePe and Paytm. We share only the minimum data required to complete each transaction.

Infrastructure providers

We use third-party services for cloud hosting, email delivery, and SMS. These providers process data solely to deliver services to you.

Legal requirements

We may disclose data when required by law or a valid order from an authorised government authority.

Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Cookies

We use cookies for authentication (to keep you logged in), to remember your preferences, and to understand how the platform is used. Essential cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. On account closure, you can request an export of your data. After a reasonable period following closure, data may be permanently deleted.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice within the platform. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy or your data, please contact us:

ChallanWala Technologies Pvt. Ltd.