FaiirPe ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our services:
Currently (Waitlist Phase):
Name and email address when you join our waitlist
Usage data such as pages visited and interactions with our website
Upon Platform Launch:
Identity Information: full name, date of birth, PAN number, and government-issued ID for KYC/AML compliance
Financial Information: bank account details, payment history, invoice data, and transaction records
Professional Information: skills, work experience, portfolio links, and client relationships to support talent sourcing features
Communication Data: emails, support tickets, and feedback you provide
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: processing cross-border payments, generating invoices, issuing FIRA certificates, and managing your account
Regulatory Compliance: meeting KYC, AML, FEMA, and RBI requirements for cross-border transactions
Talent Sourcing: connecting freelancers with startup opportunities based on professional profiles and skills, where you have opted in
Communication: sending service updates, payment notifications, and relevant product information
Product Recommendations: using your account data and service usage to suggest relevant FaiirPe services and features, such as EOR services, compliance automation tools, and career opportunities
Improvement: analysing usage patterns to improve our platform, features, and user experience
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
Consent: when you voluntarily provide your information (e.g., joining the waitlist, opting into talent sourcing)
Contract: when processing is necessary to fulfil our service agreement with you
Legal Obligation: when we are required to comply with applicable laws, including RBI regulations, FEMA, and tax laws
Legitimate Interest: when processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention and service improvement
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
Payment Processors & Banking Partners: including Xflow Pay, our primary payment processing partner, and other RBI-authorized partners who facilitate your cross-border transactions. These partners process your identity, financial, and transaction data as necessary to provide payment services
Compliance & Regulatory Bodies: when required by law, regulation, or legal process
Talent Sourcing Partners: startups and companies seeking freelance talent — only with your explicit consent and limited to professional profile information
Service Providers: third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, and customer support, bound by confidentiality agreements
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of 8 years as required by Indian tax and regulatory laws. Waitlist data is retained until you request removal or the waitlist period ends.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
Portability: request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: object to processing of your data for certain purposes, including talent sourcing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at team@faiirpe.com.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand how you interact with our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
8. International Data Transfers
As a cross-border payment platform, some of your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses where required.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through email or in-app notifications. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: