Last updated: 20 July 2026
1. Introduction
FINLOG E&P (OIL & GAS) CONSULTANTS ("we", "our", "the firm"), a proprietary consulting practice led by Adarsh Kumar Malpotra with its principal place of business in Mumbai, India, is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all visitors, clients, and users of our website adarshmalpotra.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with our advisory services in drilling and offshore logistics, operational finance, tendering and contract management, FDP optimisation, and AI in petroleum engineering.
This policy is published in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and is aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"). By accessing or using this website, or by engaging our services, you consent to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide directly
- Name, email address, phone number
- Company name, designation, and professional details
- Project-related information shared through forms or direct communication
- Documents voluntarily uploaded or shared for consulting purposes
2.2 Automatically collected information
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Third-party integrations
If you contact us through LinkedIn, email, WhatsApp, or other platforms, those services may collect additional data according to their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries and provide consulting services
- To evaluate project requirements and deliver tailored solutions
- To improve website performance, user experience, and content relevance
- To maintain internal records, proposals, and communication logs
- To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations under Indian law
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location and the nature of the engagement, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:
- Your consent, freely given under Section 6 of the DPDP Act, 2023
- Performance of a contract or an engagement letter
- Compliance with a legal obligation under Indian law
- Legitimate business interests such as service improvement and fraud prevention
5. Sharing of Information
We share information only under the following circumstances:
- With service providers such as hosting, email, analytics, and workflow automation tools engaged as data processors
- With partners or subcontractors strictly for project execution, subject to confidentiality
- When required by law, court order, regulator, or government authority in India
- To protect our legal rights, security, or operations
We do not share information for marketing or advertising purposes.
6. Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards as required under the IT Rules, 2011, including:
- Secure hosting on reputable cloud infrastructure
- Controlled access to client documents
- Encrypted communication channels where applicable
- Periodic review of data handling practices
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide consulting services, fulfil contractual or legal obligations, and maintain business records under applicable Indian statutes (including tax and company law). After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights)
Subject to applicable law, including Chapter III of the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access a summary of your personal data being processed
- Correct, complete, update, or erase your personal data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Nominate another individual to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity
- Grievance redressal through the contact channel below
10. Grievance Officer
In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the DPDP Act, 2023:
- Name: Adarsh Kumar Malpotra
- Designation: Grievance Officer, FINLOG E&P (OIL & GAS) CONSULTANTS
- Email: ak [at] adarshmalpotra.com
- Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
We will acknowledge complaints within 48 hours and endeavour to resolve them within 30 days of receipt.
11. Minors
Our services are intended for professionals and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. Processing of children's data, if any, will comply with Section 9 of the DPDP Act, 2023.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., LinkedIn, industry resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
13. Cross-Border Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside India for the purposes described above, such transfers are made only to jurisdictions and processors that provide an adequate level of protection consistent with Indian law.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
15. Contact
For questions, clarifications, or data-rights requests, please write to us via the Contact page.