Your privacy is a top priority for us, and we want you to understand how QRE Consultancy Services (“QRE” or “we”) handles your personal data. This includes what data we collect from you (and third parties), why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you may have as a data subject or consumer.

Please note: The information in this privacy notice applies to you unless otherwise specified based on your residency. For additional terms that may apply to you depending on your location, please refer to the country-specific terms at the end of this notice. In this notice, the term “personal data” refers to any information related to an identified or identifiable individual; country-specific notices may use different terminology.

We encourage you to read this notice carefully, along with any additional details we may provide on specific occasions when we collect or process personal data through QRE websites, products, applications, events, or initiatives. This will help you understand how and why we process your personal data. (Please note: A separate privacy notice applies to individuals who have an employment relationship with QRE.)

How we will use your personal data

We collect various types of personal data through different methods and use it for a range of purposes, including:

In most cases, you can visit QRE.com and its affiliate websites without revealing your identity. However, our web servers or third-party affiliates providing analytics and performance enhancement services may collect:

This data is aggregated to analyze metrics such as the number of visits, average time spent on the site, pages viewed, and similar statistics. QRE uses this information to improve website content, enhance performance and user experience, and ensure safety and security.

In certain situations, such as accessing authenticated areas of the website, registration may be required. In these cases, we will also collect your username and password. Additionally, we may obtain data from third parties, including:

QRE uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our websites and to assist in data collection. For more details, please review our full Cookie Policy.

Please note: Our websites may contain links to third-party sites with different privacy practices. If you provide personal data to these websites, their privacy statements will govern the use of your information.

Responding to Your Queries, Support Requests, and Contact Inquiries

If you reach out to us with questions, requests for information about initiatives or products, or other general inquiries, we may process personal data such as:

To manage your contact details, email subscriptions, or promotional communications, please use the Contact Us form on the QRE.com or affiliate websites where you provided your personal data.

Subscriptions to Our Promotional Communications

If you opt to receive marketing communications from QRE, we may send these via email, post, telephone, or other communication channels. To manage your contact preferences or update your information, you can use the contact details provided in the event privacy notice, the emails you receive, or the Contact Us form on the QRE.com or affiliate websites where you initially provided your personal data.

Administering Events and Initiatives


QRE regularly organizes events and initiatives, which may be free to join or by invitation only. This privacy notice applies to both participants and speakers, along with any additional information provided for each event. To facilitate participation (including pre- and post-event communications), we collect and process a limited amount of information, such as:

If hospitality services are provided, we may also collect, store, and process special categories of personal data (SPI), such as dietary requirements or disabilities, but only to the extent permitted by law. Events may be recorded, and pictures or videos may be collected. In such cases, you will be informed via a notice at the recording location. This material may later be used by QRE for compatible purposes, as outlined in the notices you receive.

During events, we may collect additional data about you, which we may use to follow up for feedback or provide further commercial information about QRE, with your consent where required. We may also obtain data from third-party event organizers when QRE sponsors an event. In such cases, the privacy policies of those third parties will apply to your data.

Promoting the QRE Brand, Products, Initiatives, and Values

QRE has a legitimate interest in promoting its brand, products, initiatives, and values. To support these goals, we process personal data about business contacts, including existing and potential clients, third parties, and intermediaries we interact with during business operations. This may include details such as:

We may process this data using software or platforms designed to manage client relationships. This information is collected directly or indirectly from you, or from third parties such as business partners, data brokers, social networks, marketing companies, and publicly available sources like social media sites, where lawful. We comply with regional restrictions and source-specific requirements when collecting such data.

Additionally, QRE may collect data from email and calendar systems regarding interactions between QRE associates and external contacts or third parties.

We use your data in part to administer, manage, and develop our business and services. This includes identifying existing and potential client needs, analyzing and evaluating the strength of our interactions with specific business contacts, and performing analytics to produce metrics such as relationship maps for our leadership team. We may also engage in limited profiling to help us develop and offer suitable products and services to both existing and potential clients. Analytics are conducted using algorithms that analyze and rank interactions based on factors like frequency and duration.

Additionally, we may send you marketing communications, surveys, or market research materials, as well as information about QRE and our services that we believe may be relevant to you in your professional capacity.

When contacting you, we may use various channels, including email, phone calls, postal mail, or social media platforms like LinkedIn. In a business-to-business context, we will only send electronic marketing communications where we have your prior consent or where it is legally permissible in your jurisdiction. You can opt out of receiving such communications at any time by using the Contact Us form on QRE.com or affiliate websites where you provided your personal data, writing to our Data Protection Officers or the Head of the Global Privacy Office (see section below), or using any other method provided, such as an unsubscribe link in emails.

Occasionally, we may use your name, quotes, pictures, or videos to promote and amplify QRE’s brand and activities. In such cases, you will receive additional information about how your personal data will be used.

Social Listening

QRE employs third-party services to monitor and analyze statements, comments, opinions, and similar interactions about QRE on social media channels. These interactions may come from customers, employees, followers, fans, and others. This practice helps us identify and assess public sentiment, intent, mood, market trends, and stakeholder needs, enabling us to improve our services and protect our brand.

As part of this process, we may collect publicly accessible data from social media networks and websites, including:

This activity is conducted under QRE’s legitimate interest in understanding and responding to public perceptions of our brand.

Managing, Administering, and Fulfilling Contractual and Regulatory Obligations

When QRE is in a contractual relationship with you, your employer, or your company—or is in the process of establishing such a relationship—we may need to process your personal data. This typically includes your name, business contact details, and job title. This information is necessary to enter into and/or fulfill obligations under the contract, such as providing or receiving services as agreed.

We also process this personal data for ancillary business activities, including accounting, auditing, reporting (to regulators and authorities), and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not provide certain information when requested, it may delay or prevent us from responding to your queries or allowing you to participate in our initiatives.

Purpose Limitation and Data Usage

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was originally collected, unless we reasonably determine that it is necessary to use it for another compatible purpose that aligns with applicable laws. If we need to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis that permits us to do so.

Please note that in some cases, we may process your personal data without your knowledge or consent, but only when required or permitted by law and in compliance with the rules outlined above.

How We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your data with third parties, including third-party service providers and other entities within the QRE group. It is important to note that QRE has never sold your personal data to any third party, nor do we currently do so under any circumstances. Additionally, we do not share your personal data with third parties for purposes beyond those outlined below, unless required to fulfill a legal obligation or a legitimate business purpose permitted by law.

Sharing Your Personal Data with Third Parties

Why Do We Share Your Personal Data?

We may share your personal data with third parties when required by law, necessary for our business activities, or based on a legitimate legal basis. We ensure that third parties respect data security and comply with legal requirements. When legally required, we will seek your consent before sharing your data with entities outside the QRE group.

Which Third-Party Service Providers Process Your Data?

Third-party service providers, including contractors, agents, and other entities within our group, may process your data for specific activities such as:

All third-party providers must implement security measures to protect your data and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes. They are only permitted to process your data as per our instructions and applicable laws. We may also share your data with regulators or other authorities when required by law.

When Do We Share Your Data Within the QRE Group?

Your personal data may be shared with other QRE group entities for:

All QRE group entities follow strict security policies to ensure your data remains protected.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside your country of residence, including India, to support our business operations. In such cases, we implement security measures to protect your data in compliance with local legal requirements. If you need further details about these protective measures, you can contact our Data Protection Officers or email connect@qreconsultancy.com.

Protecting Your Personal Data

How We Keep Your Information Secure

We have implemented robust technical, organizational, and security measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Access to your personal data is restricted to employees, agents, contractors, and third parties who have a legitimate business need. They are required to process your data strictly in accordance with our instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

In the event of a suspected data breach, we have established procedures to respond effectively. If legally required, we will notify you and the relevant regulatory authorities.

Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and compliance obligations. Details of specific retention periods can be obtained from our Data Protection Officers upon request.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider factors such as:

In some cases, we may anonymize your data, making it untraceable to you, in which case it may be used indefinitely without further notice.

How to Contact Us

For privacy concerns, complaints, or inquiries about this privacy notice, you may contact the Head – Global Privacy Office of QRE Consultancy Services via email at connect@qreconsultancy.com or use the “Contact Us” form on qre.com or affiliated websites where your data was submitted.

For data processing activities related to our websites, the controller is:
QRE Consultancy & Services
QRE Consultancy Services, NK, Mayur Vihar Phase 3, New Delhi – 110096, India

For other purposes, the same entity acts as the controller unless otherwise specified in a separate privacy statement.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Depending on your country of residence, you may have the right to withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data at any time. To do so, please contact our Data Protection Officers (see details below). Upon receiving your request, we will stop processing your data for the specified purposes unless we have a valid legal basis to continue.

Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this privacy notice at any time. If we make significant changes, we will provide you with an updated version. Additionally, we may inform you through other communication channels about how your personal data is being processed.