Data We Collect
HRPay collects data that is necessary to deliver our payroll, compliance, and HR management services. The categories of data we collect include:
We only collect data that is necessary for a specific, legitimate purpose. HRPay does not collect sensitive personal data (biometrics, health data) unless explicitly required for a compliance feature and with your organisation's consent.
How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes, each tied to a lawful basis under applicable data protection law:
- Payroll Processing: Computing net pay, tax deductions (TDS), PF/ESI contributions, and generating payslips and Form 16.
- Statutory Compliance: Filing PF ECR, ESIC challans, TDS returns, and other regulatory submissions on behalf of your employer.
- Platform Delivery: Providing access to the HRPay dashboard, attendance tools, leave management, and reports.
- Customer Support: Responding to queries, resolving disputes, and troubleshooting account issues.
- Product Improvement: Analysing aggregated usage patterns to improve features, performance, and user experience.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting suspicious activity, preventing unauthorised access, and maintaining audit logs.
- Communications: Sending service notifications, compliance reminders, product updates, and (with consent) marketing emails.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
HRPay does not sell or rent your personal data. We share data only in the following controlled circumstances:
- Government & Regulatory Bodies: PF, ESIC, income tax authorities, and other statutory bodies as required by law.
- Your Employer Organisation: HR administrators and finance teams within your organisation have access to your payroll and attendance data as part of our B2B service model.
- Trusted Sub-Processors: Cloud hosting (AWS), email delivery (SendGrid), analytics (Google Analytics), and customer support (Intercom) — all bound by data processing agreements.
- Legal Compliance: When required by court order, governmental directive, or applicable law.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with prior notice and equivalent privacy protections maintained.
All sub-processors used by HRPay are contractually bound to process data solely on our instructions and are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
Data Security
- Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest; TLS 1.3 for all data in transit.
- Access Controls: Role-based access control (RBAC) with principle of least privilege; MFA for all admin accounts.
- Infrastructure: Hosted on ISO 27001-certified AWS data centres in Mumbai (ap-south-1) with geo-redundancy.
- Auditing: Immutable audit logs for all data access; regular third-party penetration testing.
- Incident Response: Dedicated security team with a documented breach notification procedure.
Data Retention
| Data Category | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll Records | 8 years post-employment | Income Tax Act, 1961 |
| PF / ESIC Records | 5 years post-filing | EPF & MP Act, 1952 |
| Attendance & Leave Logs | 3 years | Contract / Legitimate Interest |
| Account & Profile Data | Duration of contract + 2 years | Contractual Obligation |
| Platform Usage / Analytics | 24 months (aggregated) | Legitimate Interest |
| Support Tickets | 3 years | Legitimate Interest |
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised per our data disposal procedure.
Your Rights
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data HRPay holds about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to statutory retention obligations.
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest, including direct marketing.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any right, email privacy@hrpay.in. We respond within 30 business days.
Cookies
HRPay uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For full details on types used, third-party providers, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Children's Privacy
HRPay is a B2B enterprise platform not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data through our platform, contact us at privacy@hrpay.in and we will promptly delete it.
Policy Changes
Material changes will be communicated via in-app notification and email at least 14 days before taking effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact & Grievances
Data Protection Officer: dpo@hrpay.in
Privacy Grievances: privacy@hrpay.in
Response SLA: 30 business days
Address: HRPay Technologies Pvt. Ltd., 4th Floor, Magnum House, BKC, Mumbai – 400051, Maharashtra, India
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.