Last Updated: December 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how WMB VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED (operating as Pod Club Media™ or “PCM,” “we,” “us,” the “Data Fiduciary”) collects, uses, processes, and shares the personal data of users (“Data Principals”) of our website, services, and digital assets. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
1. Data Fiduciary and Grievance Officer
- Data Fiduciary: WMB VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
- Registered Office: Plot No. 458 9 B, Saket Nagar, Landmark: H.E. Hospital, Huzur, Bhopal – 462024, MP.
- Grievance Officer:Amit Wadhwa
- Email: grievance@podclubmedia.com
- Phone: +91 9826649700
- Address: Plot No. 458 9 B, Saket Nagar, Landmark: H.E. Hospital, Huzur, Bhopal – 462024, MP.(This contact information is designated for data protection and grievance redressal as required by the DPDP Act.)
2. Types of Data Collected (Categories & Purpose)
We collect the following categories of personal data, strictly limited to what is necessary for our stated purposes:
| Category of Data | Specific Data Points Collected | Purpose of Processing |
| Identity Data | Name, Professional Title, Company Name. | Client onboarding, contract generation, professional communication. |
| Contact Data | Email Address, Phone Number, Billing/Physical Address. | Service delivery, invoicing via our management systems, marketing/newsletter distribution. |
| Financial Data | Partial payment details, transaction records, tax information. | Payment processing (via third-party gateways), revenue tracking, tax compliance. |
| Usage/Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device information, website usage, cookies, course progress. | Website security, analytics, optimizing Pod Club Learning™ content delivery. |
| Voice Data | (Specific to Studio & Publications clients) Audio recordings, voice characteristics. | Exclusive processing for audio production, narration, editing, and final asset creation. |
3. Basis and Consent for Processing
- Lawful Basis: We process your personal data based on your explicit consent (affirmative action), fulfillment of contractual obligations, and for certain legitimate uses as permitted under the DPDP Act.
- Consent: Your consent must be free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous. You will receive a clear, separate notice accompanying the request for consent.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The process for withdrawal is designed to be as easy as the process for granting consent. Withdrawal will affect the processing activities that rely on your consent.
4. How We Use Your Data (Purpose Limitation by Vertical)
We use your data exclusively for the purpose for which it was collected:
- Service Fulfillment (All Verticals): Processing data to deliver contracted services (Agency, Studio, Events) and deliver access to purchased assets (Learning, Publications).
- Asset Creation: Using voice and manuscript data for production under Pod Club Publications™ and Pod Club Studio™.
- Client Relationship Management: Using contact and service data within our internal management systems for invoicing, project management, and relationship tracking.
- Marketing: Sending the Pod Club Digest and updates related to Pod Club Learning™; users can easily unsubscribe.
5. Disclosure and Sharing of Data (Third Parties)
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with third parties who are acting as Data Processors on our behalf, strictly under contract and for the purposes outlined below:
- Internal Management Systems: Used for client management, invoicing, and proposal tracking.
- Google Workspace (Google Drive/Gmail): For professional email correspondence and secure file storage (e.g., project files for Studio).
- Zapier: For secure automation between our systems (e.g., management tools and marketing tools).
- Payment Gateways: To process financial transactions securely.
6. Data Principal Rights
As a Data Principal, you have the right to:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data held by PCM.
- Right to Correction and Completion: Request the correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Deletion): Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint with our Grievance Officer.
7. Data Security and Retention
We employ reasonable security safeguards, including electronic and procedural measures, to protect your data from unauthorized access, damage, use, modification, or disclosure. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection or as required by Indian tax or corporate law.
8. Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the website.