What N Where

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/06/2026

Last Updated: 30/06/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to What N Where ("What N Where," "we," "our," "us," or "the platform"). We are committed to protecting the privacy, security, and personal information of every individual who accesses or uses our website, applications, products, and services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or use www.whatnwhere.in and any associated websites, applications, services, products, events, competitions, or features operated by What N Where.

Our mission is to provide a secure globalplatform where users can discover employment opportunities, connect with businesses, buy and sell products, share knowledge, showcase their creativity, publish business listings, submit design templates, participate in international competitions, and engage with our online community.

We recognize that privacy is a fundamental right, and we are committed to maintaining transparency regarding how information is collected and used. We encourage every user to read this Privacy Policy carefully before creating an account or using any part of ourplatform.

By accessing or using What N Where, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the platform.

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, registered users, employers, recruiters, companies, buyers, sellers, designers, developers, advertisers, business owners, affiliates, event participants, competition entrants, and any other individuals who access or use What N Where.

This Privacy Policy applies to every service offered through What N Where, including but not limited to:

  • User Registration and Account Management
  • Job Search Services
  • Employer Recruitment Services
  • Remote Job Listings
  • Business Directory Listings
  • Company Profiles
  • Company Reviews
  • Marketplace Listings
  • Buying and Selling Products
  • Website Template Marketplace
  • Application Template Marketplace
  • Branding Resources
  • Affiliate Programs
  • Educational Resources
  • Blogs
  • Community Features
  • Messaging Services
  • Awards and Global Design Championship
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Newsletters
  • Customer Support
  • Future services introduced by What N Where.

3. Our Commitment to Privacy

Privacy is one of the core principles of What N Where.

We understand that our users trust us with information that may include personal details, professional experience, employment history, resumes, portfolios, business information, product listings, creative work, communication records, and other valuable information.

For this reason, we are committed to:

  • Collecting only information necessary for providing our services.
  • Processing personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
  • Protecting user information through reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures.
  • Giving users reasonable control over their personal information.
  • Continuously improving our privacy and security practices.
  • Respecting applicable privacy and data protection laws where our services operate.

Although we implement reasonable safeguards, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security. Users should also take appropriate measures to protect their own accounts, passwords, and personal devices.

4. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

platform

"Platform" refers to the What N Where website, mobile applications, services, APIs, software, tools, events, competitions, and all associated digital properties.

User

A "user" refers to any individual or organization that accesses, browses, registers, or uses any feature of the platform.

Personal Information

Personal information refers to any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, including but not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Postal address
  • Date of birth (where collected)
  • Profile photograph
  • Government-issued identification (where required)
  • Business information
  • Employment information
  • Resume
  • Portfolio
  • Device identifiers
  • IP address
  • Login history

Account

An account refers to a registered user profile created on What N Where.

Marketplace

"Marketplace" refers to all buying, selling, advertising, listing, or promotional activities conducted through the platform.

Awards

Awards refer to the What N Where Global Design Championship, competitions, contests, recognition programs, award ceremonies, qualification rounds, judging processes, public voting, and related activities.

Company

A company includes employers, organizations, agencies, recruiters, startups, educational institutions, and businesses that use the platform.

Content

Content includes all text, images, graphics, videos, comments, reviews, job postings, resumes, product listings, templates, portfolios, files, logos, documents, messages, designs, and other material uploaded or shared through the platform.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device to improve website functionality, remember preferences, enhance security, and analyze usage patterns.

Third-Party Services

Third-party services include external providers that assist with payment processing, cloud hosting, analytics, authentication, email delivery, messaging, mapping, security, advertising, customer support, and other operational functions.

5. Acceptance of this Privacy Policy

By creating an account, accessing the platform, participating in competitions, submitting templates, publishing listings, applying for jobs, purchasing products, selling products, posting reviews, or otherwise using What N Where, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read this Privacy Policy.
  • You understand how your information may be collected and used.
  • You consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, where consent is the applicable legal basis.
  • You agree to comply with the platform's terms of Use and other applicable policies.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should not create an account or use the platform.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

As What N Where continues to develop new features and services, this Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

When significant changes are made, we may notify users through:

  • Notices on the platform.
  • Email notifications (where appropriate).
  • Account dashboard announcements.
  • Other reasonable communication methods.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when the latest revision became effective.

Your continued use of the platform after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised privacy policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.

7. Information We Collect

To provide our services effectively, securely, and efficiently, What N Where collects different categories of information depending on how you interact with the platform.

Some information is provided directly by you, while other information is collected automatically through your use of the platform or received from trusted third-party service providers.

The categories of information we collect include, but are not limited to, the following.

7.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register an account or use our services, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

  • Full Name
  • Username
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number
  • Country
  • State or Province
  • City
  • Postal Code
  • Date of Birth (where required)
  • Gender (optional)
  • Profile Photograph
  • Biography
  • Personal Website
  • Portfolio Links
  • Social Media Profiles
  • Preferred Language
  • Time Zone

You are responsible for ensuring that all information you submit is accurate, complete, and kept up to date.

7.2 Account Registration Information

When creating an account, we may collect information necessary to establish and secure your account, including:

  • Username
  • Password (stored using industry-standard security measures and never displayed in plain text)
  • Email Verification Status
  • Mobile Number Verification Status
  • Authentication Logs
  • Login History
  • Account Creation Date
  • Account Preferences
  • Security Settings

Where available, we may require email or phone verification to help protect the integrity of user accounts.

7.3 Professional Information

If you use What N Where to search for jobs, recruit candidates, or showcase your professional profile, we may collect information such as:

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Employment History
  • Skills
  • Certifications
  • Education
  • Languages
  • Experience Level
  • Salary Expectations
  • Employment Preferences
  • Portfolio
  • Professional Achievements
  • Awards
  • Licenses
  • References (where provided)

Users remain responsible for deciding what professional information they choose to publish publicly.

7.4 Employer and Recruiter Information

Employers and recruiters using the platform may provide:

  • Company Name
  • Business Registration Details
  • Company Description
  • Company Logo
  • Industry
  • Office Locations
  • Company Website
  • Hiring Contact Information
  • Job Listings
  • Recruitment Preferences
  • Company Verification Documents (if requested)

Providing false or misleading business information may result in account suspension or termination.

7.5 Business Directory Information

Businesses listed on What N Where may provide:

  • Business Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Website
  • Business Hours
  • Services Offered
  • Company Description
  • Business Images
  • Social Media Links
  • Geographic Location
  • Business Categories

Businesses are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information they publish.

7.6 Marketplace Information

Users who buy or sell products through the Marketplace may submit information, including:

  • Product Name
  • Product Description
  • Product Images
  • Product Videos
  • Pricing
  • Quantity
  • Availability
  • Product Category
  • Shipping Information
  • Seller Contact Information
  • Warranty Details (if applicable)

What N Where provides the platform for listings but does not automatically verify every product listing before publication.

7.7 Awards and Competition Information

If you participate in the What N Where Global Design Championship or any future competitions organized through the platform, we may collect information including:

  • Competition Registration Details
  • Design Category
  • Website Templates
  • Application Templates
  • Portfolio Links
  • Design Files
  • Preview Images
  • Source Files (where required)
  • Project Descriptions
  • Creative Statements
  • Submission Dates
  • Competition Progress
  • Qualification Status
  • Judging Scores
  • Public Voting Records
  • Certificates
  • Awards Received

Submission of competition entries is voluntary.

By submitting content, you confirm that you have the necessary rights to submit your work.

7.8 Template Marketplace Information

Users selling or sharing website templates, application templates, branding resources, UI kits, icons, or other digital assets may provide:

  • Template Files
  • Images
  • Demonstration Links
  • Live Preview URLs
  • Documentation
  • Version Information
  • Licensing Details
  • Technical Requirements

Creators remain responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to distribute their digital content.

7.9 Company Reviews

Users submitting reviews may provide:

  • Ratings
  • Written Reviews
  • Images
  • Supporting Documents (where permitted)
  • Employment Experience
  • Purchase Experience
  • Service Experience

Reviews represent the opinions of individual users and should be based on genuine experiences.

7.10 User Communications

When you contact us or communicate through the platform, we may collect:

  • Emails
  • Support Requests
  • Chat Messages
  • Feedback
  • Survey Responses
  • Reports
  • Complaint Details
  • Appeal Requests

These communications help us improve our services and respond to user inquiries.

7.11 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the platform, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Browser Version
  • Device Type
  • Operating System
  • Screen Resolution
  • Internet Service Provider
  • Language Preferences
  • Time Zone
  • Device Identifiers
  • Referral URLs
  • Access Times
  • Session Information
  • Error Logs
  • Crash Reports

This information helps us improveplatform performance, detect technical issues, and enhance security.

7.12 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, local storage, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Keep users signed in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Measure website performance
  • Detect fraud
  • Prevent abuse
  • Personalize user experience
  • Analyze traffic
  • Improve navigation
  • Support security features

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. However, certain features of the platform may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

7.13 Information from Third Parties

Where permitted by applicable law, we may receive information from trusted third-party providers, including:

  • Identity verification providers
  • Email verification services
  • Mobile verification services
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Security providers
  • Social login providers
  • Advertising partners
  • Business partners

We process such information only for legitimate purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.

7.14 Information You Choose to Make Public

Certain information may become publicly visible when you choose to publish it on the platform, including:

  • Public Profiles
  • Company Listings
  • Business Listings
  • Marketplace Listings
  • Product Images
  • Company Reviews
  • Comments
  • Portfolio Projects
  • Website Templates
  • Application Templates
  • Award Entries (where applicable)
  • Public Achievements
  • Badges
  • Certifications

You are solely responsible for the information you choose to make publicly available. Once information is published, it may be viewed, shared, or indexed by search engines where applicable.

Chapter 8 – How We Use Your Information

8.1 Purpose

At What N Where, we use personal information to operate, maintain, improve, and protect our platform while providing users with secure, reliable, and personalized services. We process information only for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, user-requested services, and other purposes described in this Privacy Policy or otherwise permitted by applicable law.

The way we use your information depends on the services you use, your account settings, your interactions with the platform, and applicable legal requirements.

8.2 To Create and Manage Your Account

We use your information to:

  • Create your user account.
  • Verify your identity where required.
  • Authenticate your login credentials.
  • Maintain your account profile.
  • Enable account recovery.
  • Manage account preferences.
  • Process account updates.
  • Secure your account against unauthorized access.
  • Verify email addresses and mobile numbers where verification services are available.
  • Communicate important account-related information.

Without certain information, some platform features may not function properly.

8.3 To Provide Platform Services

We use your information to deliver the services you request, including:

  • Business directory services.
  • Job search and recruitment features.
  • Marketplace services.
  • Product listings.
  • Company profiles.
  • Reviews and ratings.
  • Award and competition participation.
  • Website and application template submissions.
  • Educational resources.
  • Professional networking features.
  • User messaging where available.
  • Business verification processes.
  • Premium services and subscriptions.
  • Community participation features.

The information processed depends on the specific services you choose to use.

8.4 To Process Award and Competition Participation

For users participating in award programs, competitions, or creative events, we may use your information to:

  • Verify eligibility.
  • Register participants.
  • Review submitted entries.
  • Evaluate compliance with competition rules.
  • Administer qualification rounds and subsequent stages.
  • Communicate competition updates.
  • Publish winner information where permitted.
  • Prevent duplicate or fraudulent entries.
  • Conduct voting processes where applicable.
  • Award prizes and certificates.
  • Maintain historical competition records.

Participation in competitions is voluntary, and additional event-specific rules may apply.

8.5 To Facilitate Marketplace Activities

Where you use Marketplace features, we may use your information to:

  • Display listings.
  • Connect buyers and sellers.
  • Process inquiries.
  • Facilitate communication.
  • Manage product information.
  • Support dispute resolution.
  • Detect fraudulent activity.
  • Improve Marketplace functionality.
  • Process premium listing services where offered.
  • Monitor compliance with Marketplace policies.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, transactions are entered into between users, and What N Where provides the platform through which they interact.

8.6 To Support Recruitment and Employment Services

For recruitment-related services, we may use information to:

  • Publish job postings.
  • Display candidate profiles where authorized.
  • Enable employers to review applications.
  • Enable candidates to apply for opportunities.
  • Match users with relevant job listings.
  • Recommend suitable employment opportunities.
  • Verify recruiter or employer information where applicable.
  • Improve recruitment services.
  • Prevent recruitment fraud.

Employment decisions remain the responsibility of employers and candidates.

8.7 To Operate Business Listings and Reviews

Information may be used to:

  • Display business profiles.
  • Publish business information.
  • Manage directory listings.
  • Process verification requests.
  • Display ratings and reviews.
  • Improve directory quality.
  • Detect fake businesses.
  • Detect fraudulent reviews.
  • Investigate complaints.
  • Improve user trust and transparency.

8.8 To Personalize User Experience

We may use information to personalize the platform by:

  • Displaying relevant content.
  • Recommending businesses.
  • Suggesting jobs.
  • Recommending products.
  • Showing relevant templates.
  • Displaying educational content.
  • Improving search results.
  • Remembering user preferences.
  • Customizing dashboards.
  • Improving accessibility features.

Personalization is intended to improve user experience while respecting applicable privacy requirements.

8.9 To Communicate With Users

We may use your information to send communications relating to:

  • Account verification.
  • Security alerts.
  • Login notifications.
  • Password resets.
  • Service announcements.
  • Competition updates.
  • Marketplace inquiries.
  • Job application notifications.
  • Customer support responses.
  • Billing information.
  • Policy updates.
  • Legal notices.
  • Important operational information.

Where required by law, marketing communications will only be sent with the necessary consent or another lawful basis.

8.10 To Improve the Platform

Information helps us:

  • Understand user needs.
  • Improve navigation.
  • Develop new features.
  • Enhance existing services.
  • Improve website performance.
  • Identify technical issues.
  • Improve accessibility.
  • Optimize search functionality.
  • Improve competition systems.
  • Enhance Marketplace performance.
  • Improve recruitment tools.
  • Develop educational resources.

Where possible, aggregated or de-identified information may be used for analytics and product improvement.

8.11 To Maintain Security

Information may be processed to:

  • Detect unauthorized access.
  • Prevent account compromise.
  • Detect fraud.
  • Prevent identity theft.
  • Prevent phishing.
  • Detect spam.
  • Prevent abuse of competitions.
  • Prevent marketplace fraud.
  • Detect fake accounts.
  • Investigate suspicious activity.
  • Protectplatform infrastructure.
  • Enforceplatform policies.

Security measures are intended to protect both users and the platform.

8.12 To Comply With Legal Obligations

We may process information where reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws.
  • Respond to lawful governmental requests.
  • Comply with court orders.
  • Cooperate with law enforcement where legally required.
  • Meet regulatory obligations.
  • Protect legal rights.
  • Prevent unlawful activities.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our terms of Use.
  • Maintain required business records.

Processing for legal compliance will be carried out only where authorized or required by applicable law.

8.13 To Prevent Fraud and Abuse

Your information may be used to:

  • Detect fraudulent transactions.
  • Identify fake identities.
  • Prevent duplicate accounts created to evade enforcement.
  • Identify vote manipulation in competitions.
  • Detect automated or malicious activity.
  • Investigate suspicious payment activity.
  • Protect intellectual property.
  • Enforce Community Guidelines.
  • Investigate reports submitted by users.

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are used to support fraud prevention efforts.

8.14 To Conduct Analytics and Research

We may use information, including aggregated or de-identified data where appropriate, to:

  • Measureplatform usage.
  • Analyze user trends.
  • Evaluate feature performance.
  • Improve service reliability.
  • Develop future products.
  • Assess user engagement.
  • Monitor system health.
  • Conduct internal business analysis.

Research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable law and this Privacy Policy.

8.15 Marketing and Promotional Activities

Where permitted by applicable law, we may use your information to:

  • Inform you about newplatform features.
  • Share updates regarding competitions or awards.
  • Notify you of new business opportunities.
  • Provide information about premium services.
  • Send newsletters.
  • Invite participation in surveys.
  • Announce educational resources or events.

Where consent is required, users may withdraw that consent at any time using the available unsubscribe or preference management options.

8.16 Artificial Intelligence and Automated Features

If What N Where introduces AI-assisted tools, recommendation systems, moderation technologies, or automated processes, information may be used to:

  • Recommend relevant content.
  • Improve search results.
  • Detect spam or abusive behavior.
  • Identify potentially fraudulent activity.
  • Improve user experience.
  • Enhanceplatform safety.

Where legally required, users will be informed of significant automated decision-making and any available rights regarding such processing.

8.17 International Operations

As What N Where serves users across multiple countries, information may be processed as necessary to provide international services, subject to appropriate safeguards and applicable legal requirements.

Cross-border processing will be carried out in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

8.18 Business Transfers

If What N Where undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and applicable law.

Users will be notified where required by law if such a transfer materially affects the handling of their personal information.

8.19 Use of Aggregated and De-Identified Information

We may create aggregated, statistical, or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify individual users.

Such information may be used to:

  • Analyzeplatform performance.
  • Measure overall usage trends.
  • Produce business reports.
  • Improve services.
  • Support research and development.
  • Understand market demand.

Where information has been de-identified, we will take reasonable measures to prevent it from being re-associated with identifiable individuals where appropriate.

8.20 User Acknowledgement

By accessing or using What N Where, you acknowledge that your information may be used for the purposes described in this chapter, subject to this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

We are committed to using personal information responsibly, transparently, and only for legitimate purposes that support the operation, security, improvement, and growth of the platform while respecting users' privacy rights and maintaining appropriate safeguards.

Chapter 9 – Sharing of Information & Third-Party Services

9.1 Our Approach to Sharing Information

At What N Where, we respect the privacy of every user and understand the importance of protecting personal information. We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

We may, however, share information with trusted third parties where it is necessary to operate our platform, provide requested services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, improve user experience, or protect the rights and interests of our users and the platform.

Whenever information is shared, we aim to limit the disclosure to what is reasonably necessary for the specific purpose.

9.2 Information Shared with Other Users

Certain features of the platform are designed to make selected information publicly available or visible to other users.

Depending on the services you use and your privacy settings, the following information may be visible:

  • Public profile information.
  • Username or display name.
  • Profile photograph.
  • Business listings.
  • Company profiles.
  • Marketplace listings.
  • Product descriptions and images.
  • Website and application templates.
  • Portfolio projects.
  • Company reviews and ratings.
  • Comments and discussions.
  • Public achievements, badges, and certifications.
  • Competition entries designated for public viewing.

Information that you voluntarily publish may be viewed, copied, shared, or indexed by search engines where applicable. You are responsible for the information you choose to make publicly available.

9.3 Information Shared with Employers and Recruiters

When you apply for a job or choose to share your professional profile with employers or recruiters through What N Where, we may share information necessary to facilitate the recruitment process.

This may include:

  • Full name.
  • Contact information.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Employment history.
  • Educational qualifications.
  • Skills and certifications.
  • Portfolio links.
  • Professional achievements.
  • Cover letters.
  • Other information included in your application.

Employers and recruiters receiving your information are responsible for handling that information in accordance with their own privacy practices and applicable laws.

9.4 Information Shared Between Buyers and Sellers

When using the Marketplace, certain information may be shared between buyers and sellers to facilitate communication and transactions.

Such information may include:

  • Public profile information.
  • Contact details where necessary.
  • Product details.
  • Shipping information provided by users.
  • Order-related communications.
  • Transaction status.
  • Delivery updates.

What N Where provides is a technologyplatform to help users connect. The platform does not become a party to transactions between buyers and sellers solely by facilitating communication or listings.

9.5 Information Shared with Service Providers

To operate and improve the platform, we work with carefully selected third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf.

These providers may assist with:

  • Website hosting.
  • Cloud storage.
  • Data backup.
  • Content delivery.
  • Email communications.
  • SMS and OTP verification.
  • Authentication services.
  • Customer support.
  • Analytics.
  • Security monitoring.
  • Fraud prevention.
  • Website performance monitoring.
  • Search functionality.
  • Error reporting.
  • Notification delivery.

These service providers are expected to access personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect such information appropriately.

9.6 Payment Service Providers

If What N Where introduces premium memberships, digital products, marketplace payments, subscriptions, competition entry fees, or other paid services, payment processing may be handled through trusted third-party payment providers.

Depending on the payment method used, payment providers may collect information including:

  • Billing details.
  • Payment method.
  • Transaction amount.
  • Transaction reference.
  • Payment confirmation.
  • Limited verification information.

Payment providers maintain their own privacy policies and security procedures. Users should review those policies before completing transactions.

9.7 Identity Verification and Security Providers

To enhance the security of the platform, we may work with trusted providers offering services such as

  • Email verification.
  • Mobile number verification.
  • OTP authentication.
  • Identity verification.
  • Bot detection.
  • Fraud prevention.
  • Login protection.
  • Abuse detection.
  • Device verification.
  • Security monitoring.

These services help us reduce fraud, unauthorized access, fake accounts, and other forms of misuse.

9.8 Analytics and Performance Providers

We may use analytics and performance monitoring services to better understand how users interact with the platform.

These services may help us measure:

  • Website traffic.
  • Feature usage.
  • Page performance.
  • User engagement.
  • Error rates.
  • Technical issues.
  • Overallplatform performance.

Whenever reasonably practicable, we seek to use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics and reporting.

9.9 Awards and Competition Services

If you participate in the What N Where Global Design Championship or other competitions organized through the platform, certain information may be shared for the proper administration of the competition.

This may include:

  • Participant name or display name.
  • Competition category.
  • Submitted designs.
  • Portfolio links.
  • Qualification status.
  • Judging progress.
  • Public voting information where applicable.
  • Finalist announcements.
  • Winner announcements.
  • Certificates.
  • Awards.
  • Competition rankings.

Competition-specific rules may provide additional details regarding the publication and use of submitted entries.

9.10 Business Listings and Company Profiles

Businesses and organizations using What N Where may choose to publish information such as

  • Business name.
  • Company description.
  • Contact information.
  • Business address.
  • Website.
  • Services offered.
  • Business images.
  • Operating hours.
  • Social media links.
  • Public reviews.

Publishing this information is intended to help users discover businesses and connect with them through the platform.

9.11 Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights

We may disclose personal information where we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws.
  • Respond to lawful requests from courts or government authorities.
  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of What N Where, our users, or others.
  • Investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or unlawful activities.
  • Enforce our terms of Use, Community Guidelines, or otherplatform policies.
  • Protect the integrity, security, and reliability of the platform.

Any disclosure will be limited to what is reasonably necessary under the circumstances and subject to applicable legal requirements.

9.12 Business Transactions

If What N Where undergoes a merger, acquisition, investment, financing, corporate restructuring, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that process.

Where required by applicable law, users may be notified before material changes affecting the handling of their personal information become effective.

9.13 Aggregated and De-Identified Information

We may create aggregated, statistical, or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify individual users.

Such information may be used for:

  • Research.
  • Industry analysis.
  • platform improvement.
  • Service development.
  • Performance reporting.
  • Marketing materials.
  • Business planning.

Because this information is not intended to identify individuals, it may be shared more broadly.

9.14 International Service Providers

As What N Where expands internationally, some trusted service providers may operate in different countries.

Where personal information is processed across borders, we seek to implement reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

9.15 User Control Over Shared Information

Users remain responsible for the information they voluntarily publish or share through the platform.

Before publishing information publicly, users should carefully consider:

  • Whether the information is appropriate for public disclosure.
  • Whether the information contains confidential details.
  • Whether the information includes personal information belonging to another person.
  • Whether publication may affect their privacy or the privacy of others.

Users may edit or remove certain information through their account settings, subject to our data retention practices and applicable legal obligations.

9.16 Our Commitment to Responsible Information Sharing

What N Where is committed to sharing personal information responsibly, transparently, and only where there is a legitimate operational, legal, security, or user-requested purpose.

We continuously evaluate our information-sharing practices to improve privacy protections, strengthen security, and maintain the trust of our users while supporting the operation and growth of the platform.

Chapter 10 – Data Security, Cookies & Data Retention

10.1 Our Commitment to Data Security

At What N Where, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user information is one of our highest priorities. We recognize that users trust us with their personal and professional information, and we strive to implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect that information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.

While we continuously improve our security practices, no website, mobile application, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security. Users should therefore also take appropriate steps to protect their own accounts, passwords, devices, and personal information.

10.2 Security Measures We May Use

Depending on the nature of our services and available technologies, we may implement security measures such as:

  • Encrypted transmission of data where appropriate.
  • Secure authentication and login procedures.
  • Password hashing and credential protection.
  • Multi-factor authentication or one-time password (OTP) verification where available.
  • Role-based access controls for authorized personnel.
  • Firewalls and network security controls.
  • Malware detection and prevention systems.
  • Intrusion detection and monitoring tools.
  • Security logging and audit trails.
  • Routine software updates and security patches.
  • Backup and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Continuous monitoring of system performance and security events.

Security measures may evolve over time as technology, industry standards, and security risks change.

10.3 Account Security

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

Users should:

  • Create strong and unique passwords.
  • Avoid sharing passwords or verification codes with others.
  • Log out from shared or public devices.
  • Keep account recovery information current.
  • Notify What N Where immediately if unauthorized access, suspicious activity, or a security concern is suspected.

Activities performed through a user's account may be attributed to that account unless demonstrated otherwise.

10.4 Security Monitoring and Fraud Prevention

To protect our users and the platform, we may monitor systems and activities for signs of:

  • Unauthorized account access.
  • Fraudulent transactions.
  • Fake accounts.
  • Automated bot activity.
  • Spam.
  • Phishing attempts.
  • Malware distribution.
  • Account impersonation.
  • Suspicious login behavior.
  • Abuse of competitions, voting systems, or marketplace features.
  • Violations of our terms of Use or Community Guidelines.

Where reasonably necessary, we may temporarily limit access to certain features, request additional verification, suspend accounts, or take other appropriate measures to protect users and the platform.

10.5 User Responsibilities for Security

Security is a shared responsibility.

Users are expected to:

  • Provide accurate registration information.
  • Protect their login credentials.
  • Avoid uploading malicious software or harmful code.
  • Keep their devices reasonably secure.
  • Exercise caution when communicating with other users.
  • Verify the legitimacy of buyers, sellers, employers, recruiters, and businesses before sharing sensitive information or completing transactions.
  • Report suspected fraud, abuse, or security vulnerabilities through the reporting tools or contact methods provided by the platform.

Failure to follow reasonable security practices may increase the risk of unauthorized access or misuse of information.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

10.6 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, improve functionality, enhance security, and provide a more personalized experience.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, web beacons, pixels, or comparable technologies where appropriate.

10.7 Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

  • Keeping users signed in.
  • Remembering user preferences.
  • Maintaining session security.
  • Improving website performance.
  • Enhancing navigation.
  • Understanding website usage.
  • Measuring visitor traffic.
  • Detecting suspicious or fraudulent activity.
  • Preventing abuse.
  • Improving accessibility.
  • Supporting futureplatform features.

Cookies help us provide a more efficient and reliable user experience.

10.8 Types of Cookies We May Use

Depending on the services provided, What N Where may use:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the platform and enable core functionality such as authentication, security, account management, and navigation.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences such as language selection, display settings, and other customized features.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting information about website usage, traffic patterns, and performance.

Security Cookies

These cookies assist in identifying suspicious activity, protecting user accounts, preventing fraud, and improving overall platform security.

Session Cookies

Session cookies remain active only during your browsing session and are typically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until deleted and help remember your preferences between visits.

10.9 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to:

  • View stored cookies.
  • Delete cookies.
  • Block cookies.
  • Restrict third-party cookies.
  • Configure browser privacy settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some features of the platform.

Data Retention

10.10 How Long We Retain Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide our services.
  • Maintain user accounts.
  • Fulfill contractual obligations.
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our policies.
  • Maintain security.
  • Protect the integrity of the platform.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

10.11 Information Retained During Active Accounts

While an account remains active, we may retain information such as

  • Account details.
  • Profile information.
  • Business listings.
  • Marketplace listings.
  • Job applications.
  • Company reviews.
  • Competition participation records.
  • Templates and digital assets.
  • User preferences.
  • Communication history.
  • Activity logs.

This information enables us to provide ongoing services and maintainplatform functionality.

10.12 Information Retained After Account Closure

If you close or delete your account, we may retain certain information for a limited period where reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Investigate fraud or abuse.
  • Enforce our terms of Use.
  • Protect other users.
  • Maintain business records.
  • Complete pending transactions.
  • Preserve system integrity.

Where reasonably practicable, information that is no longer required may be deleted, anonymized, or de-identified.

10.13 Backup and Archived Information

For business continuity and disaster recovery purposes, copies of certain information may remain in secure backup systems for a limited period after deletion from active systems.

Access to backup information is restricted and used only where reasonably necessary for operational, legal, or security purposes.

10.14 User-Controlled Information

Users may update, modify, or remove certain information through their account settings where such functionality is available.

However, removal requests may not immediately affect:

  • Information already shared with other users.
  • Public reviews relied upon by others.
  • Archived backups.
  • Information retained for legal compliance.
  • Records necessary for fraud prevention or dispute resolution.

10.15 Platform Improvements and Retention Reviews

What N Where periodically reviews its data retention practices to ensure information is not retained longer than reasonably necessary for legitimate operational, legal, security, or business purposes.

Retention periods may be updated as our services evolve or where required by applicable law.

10.16 Our Commitment to Security and Responsible Data Management

Protecting user information requires both strong security practices and responsible data management. What N Where is committed to continuously improving its technical safeguards, reviewing retention practices, and implementing reasonable measures designed to protect personal information throughout its lifecycle.

We encourage all users to play an active role in safeguarding their accounts by following good security practices and promptly reporting any suspected misuse, unauthorized access, or security concerns.

Chapter 11 – User Rights, Account Management & Children's Privacy

11.1 Our Commitment to User Rights

At What N Where, we believe that users should have meaningful control over their personal information. We are committed to providing transparent processes that allow users to access, update, manage, and, where appropriate, request the deletion of their personal information, subject to applicable laws and our legitimate operational, security, and legal obligations.

The rights described in this chapter may vary depending on your country of residence, applicable laws, and the specific services you use.

User Rights

11.2 Right to Access Your Information

Users may request access to certain personal information associated with their account.

Where reasonably practicable and permitted by applicable law, users may:

  • View their profile information.
  • Review account details.
  • Access information they have submitted.
  • Review business listings.
  • Review marketplace listings.
  • Review job applications.
  • Review competition submissions.
  • Review templates and portfolio content.
  • Review communication preferences.

To protect user privacy and security, we may verify your identity before responding to access requests.

11.3 Right to Update or Correct Information

Users are responsible for keeping their information accurate and up to date.

Where available, users may update information, including:

  • Name.
  • Contact details.
  • Password.
  • Profile photograph.
  • Biography.
  • Business information.
  • Company profile.
  • Portfolio.
  • Resume.
  • Skills.
  • Marketplace listings.
  • Templates.
  • Account preferences.

Certain information may require additional verification before changes become effective.

11.4 Right to Request Deletion

Users may request the deletion of their account and certain personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Following a valid deletion request, What N Where may:

  • Remove your public profile.
  • Delete or anonymize eligible personal information.
  • Disable access to your account.
  • Remove certain listings where appropriate.
  • Terminate access toplatform services.

However, we may retain certain information where reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Prevent fraud.
  • Investigate security incidents.
  • Enforce our terms of Use.
  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of What N Where, our users, or others.
  • Maintain records required for legitimate business purposes.

Deletion of your account does not automatically remove information that has already been shared publicly or information that other users have lawfully retained.

11.5 Right to Manage Communication Preferences

Users may manage certain communication preferences through their account settings or by using the unsubscribe options provided in our communications.

Depending on the services used, users may choose to receive or stop receiving:

  • Promotional emails.
  • Newsletters.
  • Marketing announcements.
  • Product updates.
  • Competition announcements.
  • Job alerts.
  • Marketplace notifications.
  • Business recommendations.

Users may continue to receive essential service-related communications necessary for account administration, security, legal compliance, or ongoing transactions.

11.6 Right to Manage Cookie Preferences

Where supported, users may control the use of cookies through:

  • Browser settings.
  • Cookie preference tools made available on the platform.
  • Device privacy settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some platform features.

11.7 Right to Contact Us Regarding Privacy

Users may contact What N Where regarding:

  • Privacy concerns.
  • Data protection questions.
  • Requests to update information.
  • Requests to delete information.
  • Questions regarding this Privacy Policy.
  • Security concerns.
  • Reports of unauthorized account access.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond within an appropriate timeframe, taking into account the nature and complexity of the request.

Account Management

11.8 Creating and Maintaining an Account

Users are responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and current account information.

By creating an account, users agree to:

  • Provide truthful information.
  • Maintain accurate profile details.
  • Protect login credentials.
  • Keep contact information current.
  • Comply with our terms of Use and Community Guidelines.
  • Use the platform responsibly.

Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information may result in restrictions, suspension, or termination of the account.

11.9 Account Verification

To improve trust and security, What N Where may offer or require account verification for certain services.

Verification may include:

  • Email verification.
  • Mobile number verification.
  • One-Time Password (OTP) verification.
  • Business verification.
  • Employer verification.
  • Identity verification where necessary.
  • Additional verification for competition winners or prize distribution.

Verification requirements may vary depending on the services being used.

11.10 Account Security Responsibilities

Users are responsible for protecting their accounts.

Users should:

  • Create strong passwords.
  • Avoid sharing account credentials.
  • Secure their devices.
  • Report unauthorized access promptly.
  • Keep recovery information current.
  • Use caution when accessing the platform from public or shared devices.

Failure to take reasonable security precautions may increase the risk of unauthorized access.

11.11 Account Suspension or Restriction

To protect users and maintain the integrity of the platform, What N Where may temporarily restrict, suspend, or disable access to an account where reasonably necessary.

Examples may include:

  • Suspected fraud.
  • Spam activity.
  • Security risks.
  • Multiple fake accounts.
  • Identity impersonation.
  • Violation of Community Guidelines.
  • Copyright infringement.
  • Marketplace abuse.
  • Competition manipulation.
  • Automated bot activity.
  • Attempts to compromise platform security.
  • Violations of applicable laws.

Where appropriate, users may be provided an opportunity to appeal or provide additional information, unless immediate action is necessary to protect the platform, other users, or comply with legal obligations.

11.12 Account Closure

Users may choose to close their account at any time, subject to ongoing legal obligations, unresolved disputes, pending transactions, or other legitimate operational requirements.

Closure of an account does not automatically remove information retained under our data retention practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

11.13 Protecting Children

What N Where is intended for individuals who are legally permitted to use our services under applicable laws.

We recognize the importance of protecting children's privacy and encourage parents and legal guardians to supervise children's online activities.

11.14 Age Requirements

Users should meet the minimum age required by the laws applicable in their jurisdiction to create an account or use the platform independently.

Where applicable law requires parental or guardian consent for minors to use online services, such consent should be obtained before using the platform.

11.15 Information Submitted by Children

We do not intentionally seek to collect personal information directly from children where doing so would violate applicable law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in a manner inconsistent with applicable legal requirements, we may take reasonable steps to investigate and, where appropriate, remove or restrict access to such information.

11.16 Parent or Guardian Requests

Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information through the platform may contact us with sufficient details to enable us to review the request.

Where appropriate and permitted by law, we may take reasonable steps to investigate, correct, or remove the relevant information.

11.17 Educational or Competition Participation

If What N Where conducts educational programs, competitions, or community initiatives involving younger participants, additional participation requirements, eligibility rules, or consent procedures may apply.

Such requirements will be described in the specific terms applicable to those programs.

11.18 Our Commitment to Responsible Account Management

What N Where is committed to giving users meaningful control over their personal information while maintaining a secure, reliable, and trustworthyplatform. We continuously review our account management and privacy practices to improve transparency, strengthen security, and support the rights of our users in accordance with applicable laws and our operational responsibilities.

Chapter 12 – Awards, Marketplace, Jobs & User-Generated Content Privacy

12.1 Introduction

What N Where provides a variety of interactive services that allow users to create profiles, publish content, participate in competitions, apply for jobs, recruit candidates, buy and sell products, share business information, submit templates, post reviews, and engage with other members of the platform.

Because these services rely on user participation, certain information and content may be shared, displayed, or processed as part of providing the requested service. This chapter explains how personal information and user-generated content are handled within these features.

Awards & Competition Privacy

12.2 Global Awards and Competition Participation

What N Where may organize international competitions, design championships, creative challenges, recognition programs, award ceremonies, hackathons, or similar events for individuals, teams, businesses, educational institutions, or organizations.

Participation in these events is voluntary.

To administer competitions, we may collect and process information, including:

  • Participant name or display name.
  • Country or region.
  • Contact information.
  • Portfolio details.
  • Competition category.
  • Website templates.
  • Application templates.
  • Branding materials.
  • Supporting documents.
  • Preview images.
  • Design descriptions.
  • Project summaries.
  • Submission dates.
  • Qualification status.
  • Judging information.
  • Public voting records where applicable.
  • Certificates.
  • Awards.
  • Rankings.
  • Competition history.

12.3 Qualification and Evaluation Process

Where competitions include multiple stages, such as qualification rounds, shortlisting, judging, interviews, demonstrations, public voting, or final winner selection, information submitted by participants may be reviewed by authorized judges, moderators, administrators, technical reviewers, or designated evaluation panels.

Competition-specific eligibility requirements, timelines, judging criteria, and participation rules may be published separately for each event.

12.4 Publication of Competition Information

Where permitted by applicable competition rules, What N Where may publish information relating to competitions, including:

  • Participant names or display names.
  • Competition entries.
  • Preview images.
  • Rankings.
  • Finalists.
  • Winners.
  • Certificates.
  • Achievement badges.
  • Country or region.
  • Interviews or success stories voluntarily provided by participants.

Publication helps recognize participants, celebrate achievements, and promote the competition.

12.5 Intellectual Property of Competition Entries

Participants retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in their original work unless they agree otherwise under separate competition terms.

By submitting entries, participants confirm that:

  • They own the submitted work or possess all necessary rights and permissions.
  • Their submissions do not knowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
  • They have the authority to grant any permissions required under the applicable competition rules.

Separate competition terms may describe any license granted to What N Where for displaying, promoting, or administering submitted entries.

Marketplace Privacy

12.6 Marketplace Services

The Marketplace enables users to publish listings for products, services, digital assets, templates, or other items permitted under the platform.

To facilitate these services, we may collect and process information including:

  • Seller profile information.
  • Product descriptions.
  • Product images.
  • Pricing information.
  • Product categories.
  • Availability status.
  • Shipping information provided by users.
  • Buyer and seller communications.
  • Transaction history.
  • Listing updates.
  • Marketplace ratings and reviews.

12.7 Marketplace Communications

To support transactions, buyers and sellers may communicate through features provided by the platform.

Users should avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive personal information during these communications.

What N Where may retain communications where reasonably necessary to:

  • Maintain platform functionality.
  • Investigate disputes.
  • Detect fraud.
  • Enforce platform policies.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

12.8 Marketplace Responsibility

What N Where provides is technology that enables buyers and sellers to connect.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, What N Where does not automatically inspect, verify, certify, endorse, or guarantee every product, service, listing, seller, or buyer.

Users are encouraged to exercise reasonable care, perform their own due diligence, verify relevant information, and make informed decisions before completing transactions.

Additional Marketplace terms and Buyer/Seller Policies may further govern Marketplace activities.

Jobs & Recruitment Privacy

12.9 Job Seeker Information

Users searching for employment opportunities may choose to submit professional information, including:

  • Resume or CV.
  • Skills.
  • Employment history.
  • Education.
  • Certifications.
  • Portfolio.
  • Languages.
  • Salary expectations.
  • Availability.
  • Professional achievements.

Such information may be shared with employers or recruiters only as necessary to facilitate the recruitment process or where the user has chosen to make it available.

12.10 Employer and Recruiter Information

Employers, recruiters, staffing agencies, and organizations may submit information including:

  • Company details.
  • Business information.
  • Contact information.
  • Job descriptions.
  • Hiring requirements.
  • Recruitment preferences.
  • Company branding.
  • Office locations.

Users should independently evaluate employment opportunities before accepting interviews, offers, or employment.

12.11 Recruitment Communications

The platform may facilitate communications between employers and candidates regarding:

  • Job applications.
  • Interview invitations.
  • Recruitment updates.
  • Additional documentation.
  • Employment opportunities.

What N Where does not guarantee employment, interviews, hiring decisions, or the accuracy of information provided by employers or candidates.

Business Listings and Company Reviews

12.12 Business Profiles

Businesses may voluntarily publish:

  • Business name.
  • Description.
  • Address.
  • Contact information.
  • Website.
  • Business hours.
  • Images.
  • Services offered.
  • Industry classifications.
  • Social media links.

Businesses remain responsible for ensuring the accuracy and legality of the information they publish.

12.13 Company Reviews and Ratings

Users may submit reviews and ratings based on their genuine experiences.

Reviews may include:

  • Ratings.
  • Written feedback.
  • Images.
  • Employment experiences.
  • Purchase experiences.
  • Service experiences.

Reviews should be honest and respectful and comply with our Community Guidelines.

What N Where reserves the right to moderate, restrict, or remove reviews that violate our policies or applicable laws.

User-Generated Content

12.14 Content Submitted by Users

Users may create, upload, publish, transmit, or otherwise make available content, including:

  • Text.
  • Images.
  • Videos.
  • Website templates.
  • Application templates.
  • Logos.
  • Branding resources.
  • Product listings.
  • Reviews.
  • Comments.
  • Portfolios.
  • Blog posts.
  • Educational resources.
  • Business information.
  • Company profiles.
  • Other digital materials.

Users remain solely responsible for the content they choose to publish.

12.15 Public Availability of Content

Content intentionally published through public areas of the platform may be visible to:

  • Other users.
  • Search engines where applicable.
  • Business partners where appropriate.
  • Competition judges.
  • Employers.
  • Recruiters.
  • Buyers.
  • Sellers.

Users should carefully consider what information they make publicly available.

12.16 Content Moderation

To maintain a safe, professional, and trustworthy environment, What N Where may review, moderate, restrict, remove, or disable access to content that may:

  • Violate applicable laws.
  • Infringe intellectual property rights.
  • Contain fraudulent information.
  • Include malware or malicious code.
  • Promote illegal activities.
  • Contain spam.
  • Include deceptive business practices.
  • Misrepresent products or services.
  • Violate Community Guidelines.
  • Threatenplatform security.

Content moderation may be performed through automated systems, manual review, or a combination of both.

12.17 Copyright and Ownership

Users retain ownership of their original content unless they agree otherwise under separate contractual terms.

By submitting content to the platform, users grant What N Where a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and process that content solely for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving, securing, promoting, and providing the services of the platform, subject to any additional terms that may apply to specific services such as competitions or digital marketplaces.

This license ends when the content is removed from the platform, except to the extent that copies are retained in backups, required for legal compliance, or reasonably necessary to resolve disputes, enforce our policies, or protect the rights of What N Where or other users.

12.18 Reporting Infringing or Unlawful Content

Users who believe that content is available on the platform:

  • Infringes copyright.
  • Infringes trademarks.
  • Violates privacy rights.
  • Is fraudulent.
  • Is defamatory.
  • Contains illegal material.
  • Violates applicable laws.

may report the content through the reporting tools or contact methods provided by What N Where.

We will review reports in accordance with our policies and applicable legal requirements.

12.19 Our Commitment to Responsible Platform Services

What N Where is committed to providing a secure, transparent, and trustworthy environment for users participating in competitions, buying and selling products, searching for jobs, publishing business information, and sharing creative work.

We continuously review our operational practices, moderation procedures, and privacy protections to support responsible participation while respecting user rights, intellectual property, and applicable laws.

This chapter should be read together with our terms of Use, Community Guidelines, Marketplace Policy, Awards Rules, Copyright Policy, and other service-specific policies, which provide additional rules governing the use of these services.

Chapter 13 – Legal Notices, Policy Updates & Contact Information

13.1 Our Commitment to Transparency

At What N Where, we are committed to maintaining transparency in how we collect, use, protect, and manage personal information. As ourplatform continues to evolve, we may introduce new features, technologies, products, services, competitions, business tools, and community initiatives. We are committed to keeping our Privacy Policy up-to-date so that users understand how their information is handled.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about our privacy practices.

13.2 Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify, update, replace, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

  • Changes to our services.
  • Introduction of newplatform features.
  • Marketplace enhancements.
  • Awards and competition updates.
  • Changes to applicable laws or regulations.
  • Improvements to our security practices.
  • Business restructuring.
  • New technologies.
  • Changes in third-party service providers.
  • Operational improvements.

The "Last Updated" date displayed at the beginning of this Privacy Policy indicates when the most recent revision became effective.

Where required by applicable law, or where changes materially affect how personal information is handled, we may provide additional notice through appropriate channels, such as notifications within the platform or email communications to registered users.

13.3 Continued Use of the Platform

Your continued access to or use of What N Where after an updated privacy policy becomes effective, signifying your acknowledgment of the revised privacy policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If you do not agree with the revised Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the platform and, where appropriate, close your account.

13.4 Relationship with Other Policies

This Privacy Policy should be read together with other policies and legal documents published by What N Where, including where applicable:

  • terms of Use.
  • Community Guidelines.
  • Cookie Policy.
  • Marketplace Policy.
  • Buyer Policy.
  • Seller Policy.
  • Employer Policy.
  • Recruiter Policy.
  • Awards Rules.
  • Copyright Policy.
  • Intellectual Property Policy.
  • Content Moderation Policy.
  • Refund and Cancellation Policy (where applicable).
  • Trust & Safety resources.
  • Any additional service-specific terms published by What N Where.

If a specific service is governed by separate terms, those terms will apply in addition to this Privacy Policy.

13.5 No Waiver of Rights

Failure by What N Where to enforce any provision of this Privacy Policy on a particular occasion shall not be interpreted as a waiver of our right to enforce that provision or any other provision at a later time.

Any delay or omission in exercising a right or remedy shall not constitute a permanent waiver of that right or remedy.

13.6 Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is determined by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted, modified, or limited only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable where permitted by law.

The remaining provisions of this Privacy Policy shall continue in full force and effect.

13.7 Language

This Privacy Policy is published in English.

Where translations are provided for convenience, the English version will govern in the event of inconsistencies or differences in interpretation, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

13.8 Assignment

As What N Where grows, our business structure may change through mergers, acquisitions, investments, reorganizations, or similar corporate transactions.

In connection with such transactions, our rights and obligations under this Privacy Policy may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to applicable legal requirements and the continued protection of personal information.

13.9 Questions and Privacy Requests

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, your privacy rights, or the way What N Where processes information, you may contact us using the contact information published on ourplatform.

Privacy-related requests may include:

  • Questions about this Privacy Policy.
  • Requests to update information.
  • Requests to correct information.
  • Requests to delete information where applicable.
  • Reporting privacy concerns.
  • Reporting unauthorized account access.
  • Reporting suspected misuse of personal information.
  • Reporting security incidents.

For your protection, we may request information necessary to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

13.10 Contact Information

Users may contact What N Where through the official contact methods made available on the platform.

Website: https://www.whatnwhere.in

Support Email: [support@whatnwhere.in]

Privacy Email: [privacy@whatnwhere.in]

Contact Page: https://www.whatnwhere.in/contact

If dedicated contact details change over time, the most current information published on the platform will apply.

13.11 Response Time

We will make reasonable efforts to acknowledge and respond to privacy-related inquiries within an appropriate timeframe, taking into account:

  • The complexity of the request.
  • Identity verification requirements.
  • Applicable legal obligations.
  • The volume of requests received.

Certain requests may require additional time where permitted by applicable law.

13.12 Security Incident Notifications

If What N Where becomes aware of a security incident affecting personal information, we will assess the nature and scope of the incident and, where required by applicable law, take appropriate steps to investigate, mitigate potential harm, and provide any notifications required by law.

Not every technical issue or attempted unauthorized access will necessarily result in a reportable security incident.

13.13 International Users

What N Where welcomes users from different countries and regions.

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the platform complies with the laws applicable to them. Where our services are offered internationally, we strive to operate in a manner consistent with applicable privacy and data protection requirements while recognizing that legal obligations may vary by jurisdiction.

13.14 Entire Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy constitutes the complete privacy statement of What N Where regarding the collection, use, sharing, storage, protection, and management of personal information through the platform, unless supplemented by service-specific privacy notices or additional terms.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any rights or obligations that cannot be limited under applicable law.

Final Privacy Commitment

At What N Where, privacy is more than a legal requirement—it is an important part of building a trusted globalplatform.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, improving our privacy and security practices, and being transparent about how information is collected, used, shared, and protected. As ourplatform continues to grow, we will regularly review and enhance our privacy program to support users, businesses, employers, designers, creators, buyers, sellers, and communities around the world.

We appreciate the trust you place in What N Where and remain committed to providing a secure, transparent, and responsible digital environment for everyone who uses ourplatform.

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