Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Version 1.0  ·  Operated by Servly Pvt Ltd

What is Servly?

Servly is a digital ordering platform for restaurants. When you scan a QR code at a participating restaurant, you can browse the menu, place an order, and pay at the counter — all from your phone. Servly acts as a technology provider connecting you with the restaurant.

A. Data We Collect

DataWhen CollectedWhy
Email addressWhen you place your first order (OTP verification)To create your account, send the one-time password (OTP), and enable order communication
Phone numberWhen you place your first orderTo identify your account and enable order communication
NameWhen you create your accountTo personalise your experience and associate orders with your identity
Order detailsEach time you place an orderTo process your order and share it with the restaurant for fulfillment
IP addressAutomatically on each visitFor platform security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance under the DPDP Act
Device informationAutomatically on each visitBrowser type and OS — to ensure the application renders correctly on your device

What we do NOT collect

  • Your precise GPS location (unless you explicitly share it)
  • Your contacts, photos, or media files
  • Any biometric data (fingerprint, face scan)
  • Credit card, debit card, or bank account details (payments are in cash)

B. How We Use Your Data

PurposeLegal Basis (DPDP Act 2023)
Processing and fulfilling your food orderLegitimate use — Section 7(a): data voluntarily provided for a specified purpose
Sharing order details with the restaurantLegitimate use — necessary for order fulfillment
Sending OTP codes and order status updatesLegitimate use — necessary for service delivery
Platform security and fraud preventionLegitimate use — necessary for safe operation of the service
Service improvement through anonymised analyticsAnonymised data falls outside the scope of the DPDP Act

What we will NEVER do

  • Sell your personal data to any third party
  • Use your data for purposes beyond what is listed above
  • Share your phone number with restaurants for independent marketing
  • Train artificial intelligence models on your personal data
  • Send marketing messages without your explicit, separate consent

C. Data We Share With the Restaurant

When you place an order, the restaurant receives your name, order details, and phone number (only if needed for order communication).

Each restaurant is contractually required to: use your data only for order fulfillment, not share it with third parties, not use your phone number for marketing, and delete your data upon termination of their agreement with Servly.

D. Data Retention

Data TypeHow Long We Keep It
Account data (name, phone number)Until you request deletion, plus 6 months for fraud prevention
Order history24 months from the date of each order
Consent records3 years after your last interaction with Servly
IP address and device logs12 months

Financial records (GST/tax) may be retained for up to 8 years as legally required.

E. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023

Right to Access

Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you (Section 11)

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data (Section 12)

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements (Section 12)

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing (Section 6(4))

Right to Grievance Redressal

File a complaint if you believe your data rights have been violated (Section 13)

Right to Nominate

Nominate another person to exercise your rights on your behalf in case of death or incapacity (Section 14)

To exercise any of these rights, contact our Grievance Officer. We will acknowledge your request within 48 hours.

F. Data Security

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
  • Database-level tenant isolation using PostgreSQL Row Level Security (RLS)
  • Rate limiting on all public-facing endpoints to prevent abuse
  • Access controls ensuring only authorised personnel can access customer data
  • Audit logging of all sensitive operations

In the event of a personal data breach, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India and all affected users as required under Section 8(6) of the DPDP Act, 2023.

G. Children's Data

Servly is intended for users aged 18 years and above. If you are under 18, you may use Servly only with the knowledge and consent of your parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent, as required under Section 9 of the DPDP Act, 2023.

H. Third-Party Services

ServicePurposeData Shared
Oracle Cloud InfrastructureBackend hosting and databaseAll platform data (stored securely)
CloudflareFrontend hosting, CDN, DDoS protectionPage requests, IP address
ZeptoMailOTP delivery via emailEmail address (for verification only)

J. Terms of Use

  1. Service Description: Servly is a technology intermediary — the restaurant is solely responsible for food quality, preparation, hygiene, and service.
  2. Account: One account per phone number. You are responsible for keeping your OTP code confidential.
  3. Orders: Once confirmed, orders cannot be cancelled through Servly. Contact the restaurant directly for modifications.
  4. Payments: All payments are made in cash directly to the restaurant. Servly does not process or store any payment or financial information.
  5. Acceptable Use: You agree not to use Servly for fraudulent orders, impersonation, harassment, or any purpose unlawful under Indian law.
  6. Limitation of Liability: Servly is not responsible for food quality, preparation time, hygiene standards, or any health issues arising from food consumed. Servly's total liability shall not exceed the value of your most recent order.
  7. Dispute Resolution: Disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
  8. Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of India, subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

K. Grievance Officer

As required under Section 8(10) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

Name
Ankit Kundariya
Designation
Grievance Officer, Servly Pvt Ltd
Response Time
Acknowledgment within 48 hours; resolution within 15 business days

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India (once constituted and operational).

By using Servly, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this Terms of Service & Privacy Policy (Version 1.0), including all future updates and modifications.