Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 February 2026
Welcome to MyExcise (https://myexcise.net), operated by Vertex TechnoLegal (proprietor: Mohan Varde). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
By using MyExcise, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Registration Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
2. Google Login
If you sign in using Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.
3. Payment Information
Subscription payments are processed by Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. We do not store your credit card, debit card, or bank account details on our servers. Razorpay handles all payment data securely. We only store:
- Transaction ID (for reference)
- Payment amount and date
- Payment status (success/failed)
For Razorpay's privacy practices, visit: https://razorpay.com/privacy/
4. AI Chatbot (Excise GPT) Data
When you use the "Ask Excise GPT" feature, we collect:
- Your question text
- The AI-generated response
- Timestamp of usage
This data is stored to improve service quality and for your usage history. Questions may be cached (without personal identification) to provide faster responses to similar queries.
5. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device type (mobile/desktop)
This is collected through Google Analytics for understanding website usage and improving our services.
6. Email Subscription
If you subscribe to our email updates, we store your email address and subscription date to send you notifications about amendments, circulars, and important updates related to Maharashtra State Excise.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide access to Acts, Rules, Regulations, and other legal content
- Process subscription payments and manage your account
- Provide AI-powered legal information through Excise GPT
- Send email notifications about excise-related updates (if subscribed)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Respond to your queries and provide customer support
- Prevent fraud and ensure security of the platform
Cookies
MyExcise uses cookies for:
- Session cookies: To keep you logged in while browsing
- Preference cookies: To remember your settings
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to track website usage (anonymous, aggregated data)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not work properly.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information:
- Passwords are stored using industry-standard encryption (bcrypt hashing)
- All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS/SSL
- Payment data is handled by PCI-DSS compliant Razorpay
- Server access is restricted and monitored
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
- Account data: Retained as long as your account is active
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax/accounting laws
- AI chat history: Retained for 1 year, then automatically deleted
- Analytics data: Retained as per Google Analytics default settings (26 months)
- Cached AI responses: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
Your Rights
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable Indian laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from email notifications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at myexcise1@gmail.com or contact us via WhatsApp at +91 94228 30999. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
MyExcise is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of MyExcise after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
