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Data Privacy Compliance (DPDP Act)

• Regularly update consent banners and privacy policies to reflect how data is used.
  
• Ensure proper logging and secure storage of user consent and data preferences.
  
• Avoid storing sensitive personal data like Aadhaar, financial information, or passwords unencrypted.
  
• Comply with data minimization by reviewing and purging outdated or excessive data.
  
• Maintain a process for users to access, correct, or delete their personal data as required by law.
  

Content and Legal Policy Updates

• Keep Terms & Conditions, Disclaimers, and Return/Refund Policies current and visible.
  
• Review website copy to ensure no misleading claims or outdated product information.
  
• Any changes in GST, service taxes, or billing regulations should be reflected on invoices and pricing pages.
  
• Ensure copyright symbols and trademarks are up-to-date and applied correctly.
  
• Clearly state affiliations, partnerships, and third-party data sharing if applicable.
  

Security Protocols

• Enforce SSL (HTTPS) on all pages, particularly those involving data collection or transactions.
  
• Update plugins and CMS platforms regularly to prevent breaches through known exploits.
  
• Set and test disaster recovery protocols as per business continuity standards.
  
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS for sites accepting online payments via cards.
  
• Run regular vulnerability scans to comply with internal and client-mandated audits.
  

Accessibility and Inclusivity

• Ensure websites comply with WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for inclusive design.
  
• Provide screen reader-friendly layouts, keyboard navigation, and proper alt text for media.
  
• Maintain logical header hierarchies and visible focus indicators for users with disabilities.
  
• Use accessible forms with clear labels, validation, and error notifications.
  
• Include language options and regional accessibility if serving diverse Indian user bases.
  

Data Retention and Audit Trails

• Maintain audit logs of user activity, backend changes, and security events.
  
• Backups must be encrypted and stored in compliant data centers within India (where required).
  
• Retain transactional and communication records per Indian corporate laws and tax norms.
  
• Create versioned records of policy changes, content edits, and critical plugin updates.
  
• Be prepared to furnish audit trails during inspections or customer complaints.