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1. Introduction
Sony India Pvt. Ltd. (“Sony India,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information while providing warranty services for Sony products. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our Customer Care team for warranty claims and service requests.
2. Information We Collect
When you request warranty service, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, contact number, email address, and mailing address.
- Product Information: Model number, serial number, purchase details, and proof of purchase.
- Service Request Details: Description of the issue, repair history, and preferred service mode (on-site or service center).
- Payment Information: If applicable, for out-of-warranty repairs or additional service costs.
- Communication Records: Emails, call recordings, or chat transcripts for service quality and dispute resolution.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To verify warranty eligibility and process service requests.
- To provide repair, replacement, or maintenance services.
- To communicate updates on service status and estimated completion times.
- To improve our customer support and internal quality assurance.
- To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
- To prevent fraudulent claims and misuse of warranty services.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Sony India may share your information with:
- Authorized Service Centers for repair and maintenance.
- Logistics Partners for pick-up and delivery of products (if applicable).
- Third-Party Vendors providing IT support, data storage, and customer service management.
- Government Authorities when required by law or for fraud prevention.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Secure storage with limited access.
- Regular security audits and compliance checks.
Despite our efforts, no electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill warranty obligations, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect warranty service).
- Request data deletion where legally applicable.
To exercise your rights, contact our Customer Care Team via [insert contact details].
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or business requirements. Any significant changes will be notified through our website or direct communication.
9. Contact Information
For inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Sony India Customer Care
Phone: 1800-103-7799 (For Queries/Demo/Installation/PlayStation Support, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm)
Website: https://sonycustomercare.co/