RuleMudra Personal Loan ("RuleMudra," "We," "Us," or "Our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"), website (the "Site"), and related services for personal loans and financial products (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the App, Site, or Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This policy complies with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 and guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India on digital lending.

RuleMudra acts solely as a technology-enabled Lending Service Provider (LSP) facilitating communication and operational support between users and RBI-registered lending partners. RuleMudra neither lends money on its own behalf nor undertakes independent credit sanctioning decisions.RuleMudra facilitates technology and facilitation services relating to loan applications in partnership with RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), is DECIMUS FINANCIAL LIMITED. All loan approvals, sanctions, disbursements, and credit decisions are made by our registered lending partners in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India. RuleMudra acts as a technology and service platform to support the loan application process, customer onboarding, documentation, and related services. All lending activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, including guidelines under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other relevant Indian laws.

NBFC Information:

DECIMUS FINANCIAL LIMITED.

RBI Registered NO. B-06.00218

Address: H.no 56 Kurmanchal Niketan Apartment, IP Extension, Ward Vinod Nagar Shahdara South Zone Delhi, New Delhi, India, 110092

1. Information We Collect

We collect only such limited information as is reasonably necessary for onboarding, identity verification, fraud prevention, credit assessment, servicing, compliance obligations, and lawful operational purposes. The types of information include:

a. Information You Provide

  • Registration and Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, address, and government-issued ID details (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN) for verification.
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, income details, employment information, loan application data, credit history, and transaction records.
  • Contact Information: Any details you share via email, chat, or support forms.
  • Other Submitted Data: Responses to surveys, feedback, or promotional entries.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and Usage Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, mobile carrier, app version, and usage logs (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
  • Location Data: Approximate location via GPS, Wi-Fi, or IP address to assess loan eligibility and prevent fraud (with your consent).
  • App Permissions: Our application respects your privacy and does not access contacts, SMS history, or installed applications.

We rely only on limited, user-consented information from authorized sources to support credit assessment and improve your experience. Any access, where applicable, is restricted and used strictly as described under Point 12 of our Privacy Policy, and in accordance with applicable laws including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Credit scores and reports from credit bureaus (e.g., CIBIL, Experian).
  • Data from partners like mobile network providers or payment gateways.

2. Lawful Basis of Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your explicit consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligations

We process personal data strictly on the basis of user consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and such other lawful purposes as permitted under applicable law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for legitimate business purposes, including:

a. Providing and Managing Services

  • Processing loan applications, verifying identity, assessing creditworthiness, and disbursing funds.
  • Managing repayments, sending reminders, and handling collections.

b. Compliance and Risk Management

  • Complying with legal obligations (e.g., KYC/AML requirements, RBI regulations).
  • Detecting and preventing fraud, money laundering, or security risks.

c. Improving and Personalizing

  • Analysing usage patterns to enhance the App and Services.
  • Sending personalized loan offers, promotions, or educational content (with opt-out options).

d. Communication

  • Notifying you about account updates, policy changes, or service issues.
  • Responding to inquiries or support requests.

We process data based on your consent, contractual needs, legal requirements, or our legitimate interests. Aggregate, anonymized data may be used for research or statistics without identifying individuals.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only as necessary:

a. With Service Providers

  • Third-party vendors for payment processing, credit checks, data storage, or analytics (e.g., cloud providers, under strict confidentiality).

b. With Affiliates and Partners

  • Within the RuleMudra group for operational purposes.
  • Lending partners or financial institutions involved in loan facilitation.

c. For Legal Reasons

  • To comply with laws, court orders, or regulatory requests (e.g., reporting to RBI or credit bureaus).
  • To protect rights, property, or safety in cases of fraud or disputes.

d. Business Transfers

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

All sharing is governed by contracts ensuring data protection standards equivalent to ours. We do not share identifiable data for marketing without consent.

5. Automated Decision-Making

Automated systems may be used to support preliminary risk assessment and fraud checks. All final lending, underwriting, sanction, and disbursement decisions are independently taken by the respective RBI-registered lending partner.

We may use automated systems and algorithms to:

  • Assess creditworthiness
  • Determine loan eligibility and limits

You have the right to:

  • Request human review of decisions
  • Seek clarification on outcomes

6. Data Security

We prioritize your data's security and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

  • Encryption for data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest.
  • Access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits.
  • Compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 2015 standards and RBI guidelines.

However, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential. We limit data retention to what's necessary (e.g., 7 years for loan records per RBI rules) and securely delete or anonymize it afterward.

Data may be processed or stored within India or in secure jurisdictions permitted under applicable Indian laws.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights over your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies by contacting us.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or withdraw consents (e.g., location access) via App settings.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Complaints: Lodge concerns with us or data protection authorities (e.g., under DPDPA).

To exercise rights, email to [email protected] . We respond within 30 days.

For cookies, see Section 8.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:

  • Enhance functionality (e.g., remembering preferences).
  • Analyze usage and improve Services.
  • Deliver targeted ads.

You can manage cookies via browser settings. Our App uses similar device identifiers. For details, review our Cookie Policy (linked in the App).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We have the right to revise or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidelines, technology, or our operational practices.

The latest version of this Privacy Policy will always be available on our Website, Mobile Application, or other official digital platforms. The Company will notify customers of any material changes to this section through email communication.

Your continued use of RuleMudra services after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should discontinue use of our services and may reach out to us for further clarification.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Data you provide to RuleMudra remains accurate and current. Please inform us promptly of any updates or corrections to your information so that we can maintain accurate records and provide our services effectively.

11. Deletion Policy

RuleMudra Personal Loan provides users with the option to request deletion of their account and associated personal data.

Important Condition Before Deletion

Before submitting a deletion request, please ensure that:

  • All loans taken through RuleMudra have been fully repaid.
  • There are no outstanding dues, EMIs, penalties, or charges.
  • There are no ongoing disputes or investigations linked to your account.

Account deletion requests cannot be processed if any financial obligation remains pending.

How to Request Account Deletion

You can request deletion of your RuleMudra account through the following method:

  • Email Request: Send a deletion request from your registered email ID to: [email protected] — Subject line: Account Deletion Request

For security purposes, we may verify your identity before processing the request.

What Happens After Deletion

Once your request is verified and approved:

  • Your RuleMudra account will be permanently deactivated.
  • You will no longer be able to log in to the app.
  • Your personal profile data will be deleted or anonymized.

Data That May Be Retained

Certain information may be retained even after account deletion if required under applicable laws, including:

  • Financial transaction records
  • Loan agreements and repayment history
  • KYC records
  • Data required under RBI regulations, tax laws, audit, or fraud prevention requirements

Processing Time

Deletion requests are typically processed within a reasonable timeframe after successful verification and subject to regulatory checks.

12. App Permissions and Data Collection

Our mobile application requires certain permissions to function effectively and provide you with our services. Below are the specific permissions we request and how the collected data is used:

The key data collected from each permission granted in the device and how this data is used is further detailed below:

SMS Permissions

Our application does not access, read, or store personal SMS content on your device. We do not collect or process OTP messages, personal communications, or any sensitive message content under any circumstances.

With your explicit and informed consent, we may access limited and anonymized metadata related to transactional SMS (such as sender category, timestamps, and message type classification) solely for the purpose of:

  • Verifying financial transactions and income patterns
  • Enhancing creditworthiness assessment
  • Detecting and preventing fraud

At no point is full SMS content collected, stored, or shared. All data processing is carried out in a privacy-preserving manner, using secure systems and strict access controls.

Any information, if required to be shared, is done strictly on a need-to-know basis with regulated partner NBFCs and authorized service providers, in compliance with applicable laws and only for the stated purposes.

Installed Apps Permissions

With your explicit, informed, and revocable consent, our application may collect limited and non-personal metadata about installed and system applications on your device.

This information is processed in a privacy-preserving manner through our trusted technology partner, Credeau (www.credeau.com), solely for providing regulated financial services in association with our Partner NBFCs.

This data is used strictly for:

  • Detecting potential fraud risks (such as presence of high-risk or potentially harmful applications)
  • Supporting identity verification and responsible credit risk assessment
  • Enabling faster loan approvals and appropriate credit limits

Important safeguards:

  • Only minimal metadata (such as application name, category, and install/update indicators) is collected; intrusive or excessive data points are not accessed.
  • No personal data, app usage behavior, messages, or content from other applications is accessed or processed.
  • Data is not used for advertising, profiling, or marketing purposes.
  • Processing is carried out in accordance with the principles of data minimization and purpose limitation under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Location Permissions

With your explicit consent, our application may request limited, one-time access to your device location.

This access is used strictly for:

  • Determining serviceability of your loan application
  • Supporting risk checks and fraud prevention
  • Enabling customized or pre-qualified loan offerings
  • Facilitating address verification and KYC compliance

We do not track your location continuously or in the background. Location data is collected only at the time of requirement, retained for the minimum necessary duration, and processed strictly for the stated purposes in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Device Permissions

With your consent, our application may collect limited, non-sensitive device information to enhance platform security and prevent fraud.

This may include:

  • Device model
  • Operating system version
  • Basic device configuration (such as RAM/storage ranges)

We do not collect or store persistent or uniquely identifiable device identifiers (such as IMEI, serial number, or MAC address). All processing follows privacy-by-design principles and applicable legal requirements.

Phone State Permissions

Our application may request Phone State permission only with your explicit consent and strictly for limited verification purposes, including:

  • Verifying that the device has an active SIM and valid network connection at the time of onboarding and disbursement
  • Ensuring the transaction is carried out by the rightful customer and preventing spoofing/fraud

We do not access or collect call logs, contacts, or communication data. Any permissions requested are strictly limited to what is necessary for the stated purpose and are obtained and used in compliance with applicable laws and regulatory standards.

Camera Permissions

Purpose of access: Camera access is required solely to facilitate digital KYC (eKYC) and document capture.

Usage: The captured information is used only for identity verification and regulatory compliance.

We ensure that:

  • Data captured is limited to what is necessary for KYC compliance
  • No unrelated images or videos are accessed or stored
  • We do not collect or process biometric identifiers, except where explicitly required under applicable law and with consent

Data Storage and Consent Framework

All data collected is:

  • Stored securely on servers located within India
  • Processed strictly for lawful purposes related to lending services
  • Retained only for the duration necessary to fulfil regulatory and business requirements

We follow the principles of:

  • Lawful processing and transparency
  • Purpose limitation and data minimization
  • Storage limitation and security safeguards

in full compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable regulatory guidelines.

We also provide clear, just-in-time consent notices before requesting any sensitive permission (such as location or device data), ensuring that you remain in control of your personal data at all times.

13. Fair Practices & Recovery Conduct

We are committed to ethical practices:

  • No harassment or abusive recovery methods
  • No misuse of contact data for recovery pressure
  • All recovery practices comply with RBI Fair Practices Code

14.Others

1. Submission of a loan application through RuleMudra does not guarantee loan approval, sanction, disbursement, or any specific credit limit. All lending decisions remain solely at the discretion of the respective RBI-registered lending partner.

2.The User acknowledges and agrees that electronic acceptance, OTP verification, digital signatures, click-wrap acceptance, and electronic records shall constitute valid and legally enforceable consent under applicable laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, lending partners, and service providers against any claims, losses, liabilities, penalties, or damages arising out of false information, fraudulent conduct, misuse of services, breach of applicable law, or violation of this Privacy Policy

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests, contact:

Email: [email protected]

Customer Support:+91 8447360240

Address: 414, C Tower, 4th Floor, Noida One Tech Park, Sector 62 Noida, UP 201309

Thank you for trusting RuleMudra with your financial journey. We value your privacy as much as you do.

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