FinkUP collects the following categories of information when You:,Use our apps, websites, or dashboards,Create an account,Purchase a ticket,Attend an event,Interact with our RFID/QR/FR devices,Use FinkCash cashless wallet,Use Connect expo app (attendee/exhibitor/vendor),Interact with Organisers, vendors or venues via FinkUP,Contact us for support,Participate in marketing, promotions, contests or surveys,Access on-ground infrastructure or hardware powered by FinkUP,Information is collected directly from You, automatically, from third parties, or via hardware devices at events.
2.1 Personal Identification Information
We collect personal information that You provide directly, including:,Full name,Phone number,Email address,Gender (optional or event-required),Date of birth / Age verification data,Residential address (if needed for delivery/verification),Identity verification details (for certain premium/VIP or restricted events),Photograph (profile picture, optional),Contact information of emergency contact (if required by Organiser),Language preferences,Nationality (for certain regulated events),When You use Connect (expo app):,Company name,Job title,Industry/sector,Professional interests,Exhibitor badges & QR interactions,Profile details visible to exhibitors and attendees
2.2 Sensitive Personal Information
Depending on the service:,Biometric data (facial templates, if FR-enabled),Government ID (Aadhaar*, PAN, passport; only when required by Organiser or law),Health declarations (if required for specific events or safety compliance),Disability or accessibility requirements (voluntary),Emergency information collected during incidents,(*Aadhaar is avoided unless absolutely mandatory; tokenised storage is used where legally required.)
2.3 Account, Login & Authentication Information
We collect:,Username,Password (hashed & encrypted),OTP verification logs,Multi-factor authentication data,Account linking details (Google, Apple, Facebook login-if enabled),Session tokens
2.4 Ticketing & Event-Related Information
When You book or attend events via FinkUP, We collect:,Event preferences,Ticket categories purchased,Number of tickets purchased,Booking history across events,Add-on purchases (merch, parking, VIP, F&B),Seat selection (for seated venues),Entry/exit logs from RFID/QR/FR scanners,Wristband ID mapping,Ticket transfer requests (if enabled),Guest list information (for private/VIP events),For Connect expo events:,Exhibitor interactions,Booth visits,Leads generated (if exhibitor),Networking connections,QR scans between attendees
2.5 Payment & Transaction Information
We collect:,Payment method used (cards, UPI, net banking, wallet),Transaction amount and timestamps,Partial card numbers as per PCI-DSS compliance,UPI transaction reference,Refund/chargeback logs,Wallet top-up details (FinkCash),Cashless purchase history at events,Settlement logs for POS and Box Office transactions,Billing address (if required by payment gateway),We do NOT store:,Full debit/credit card numbers,CVV codes,UPI PINs,These are handled securely by RBI-regulated payment partners.
2.6 Device, Technical & Network Information (Automatically Collected)
We collect the following from Your device:,Device model & manufacturer,Operating System & version,Browser type and version,Mobile carrier information,Device ID, advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID), Firebase IDs,IP address & network information,Device language,Screen dimensions,App version & build number,Crash logs & performance diagnostics,Battery and signal strength (for device troubleshooting),Install/uninstall tracking,These are required for:,Fraud detection,Device security,Optimizing performance,Personalized recommendations,Debugging
2.7 Location Information
We collect:,A. Precise location (if You grant permission):,GPS coordinates,Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-based indoor positioning,Used for:,Venue navigation,Identifying nearest events,Reducing fraud at entry gates,On-ground crowd flow analytics (aggregated),B. Approximate location (through network/IP):,Used for:,City-based event recommendations,Regional pricing & content,Fraud detection,Localized notifications
2.8 Facial Recognition & Biometric Data (FinFace)
(Extremely important - not covered by BookMyShow; District uses similar concepts for CCTV),If FR-based entry is enabled by the Organiser and You consent, FinkUP collects:,Facial image for enrollment,Facial template (mathematical representation, not a photograph),Time and gate of FR entry,Match accuracy score,Fraud detection markers (duplicate identity attempts),We do NOT use FR for:,Marketing,Social profiling,Surveillance outside event zones,FR data is stored securely and deleted based on specified retention timelines.
2.9 RFID, NFC & QR-based Cashless & Access Data (FinkCash & FinScan)
We collect:,Wristband/chip/card ID,Top-up and spend logs,Vendor transaction logs,Gate-level access logs,Multiple-entry timestamps,Access zone permissions,Failed attempts & fraud flags,Device identifiers of scanners interacting with Your credential,This is essential for:,Enabling cashless payments,Preventing duplicate entry,Maintaining safety inside event zones,Vendor reconciliations
2.10 Expo, Exhibitor & Networking Data (Connect)
If You attend an expo or conference via Connect:,We collect:,Business card scans,QR lead interactions,Notes shared with exhibitors,Appointment scheduling data,Preferences for sessions/workshops,Matchmaking interest categories,Booth visit duration (if sensors installed),Exhibitor demos & downloads,Messages exchanged within the app,Exhibitors and Organisers may receive this data per event rules.
2.11 Communication & Interaction Data
We collect:,A. Messages & Chats,Messages sent to exhibitors,In-app chat logs (for Connect),Support chat transcripts,B. Calls & Recordings,When You contact customer support:,Call logs,Call recordings (for training, dispute resolution, fraud detection),C. Email, SMS & WhatsApp interactions,Open & delivery logs,Bounce logs,Unsubscribe preferences,Notification tokens
2.12 Cookies, Pixels, SDKs & Tracking Technologies
We use:,Cookies (session, persistent, secure, analytical),Web beacons,Pixel tags,Third-party SDKs (analytics, crash reporting, ads, attribution),Fingerprinting technologies (where legally permitted),Local storage,Used for:,Personalization,Measuring performance,Fraud prevention,Improving user experience,Attribution of marketing campaigns,District-style SDK disclosure will be added later in Section 7.
2.13 Third-Party Information Sources
We may receive information about You from:,Event Organisers,Venues and exhibitors,Payment gateways,Delivery/logistics partners,Advertising networks,Social media platforms (if login enabled),Data enrichment partners (permitted under law),Fraud prevention services,This helps us:,Verify identity,Prevent scalping and fraud,Personalize recommendations,Determine eligibility for events
2.14 CCTV, Photography, Videography & On-Ground Monitoring
At events where Organisers integrate FinkUP into venue infrastructure:,We may process:,CCTV feeds (metadata only unless FR is explicitly used),Photographs & videos captured at events,Crowd monitoring data (aggregated),Entry gate video snapshots for audit and safety,This is primarily for:,Security,Safety compliance,Crowd management,Event reporting,Not for marketing unless permitted.
2.15 Information Provided by Organisers, Exhibitors & Vendors
Organisers may upload:,Guest lists,VIP lists,Access-level permissions,Artist/crew/volunteer data,Vendor stall mapping and staff data,Exhibitors may upload:,Lead lists,Company representatives’ data,Vendors may upload:,Staff IDs,POS device operator logs,This data is governed by Organiser/vendor policies and shared with FinkUP solely for service delivery.
2.16 Optional Surveys, Contests & Experience Ratings
If You participate in:,Surveys,NPS feedback,Contest entries,Event ratings,Research initiatives,We collect:,Responses,Sentiment data,Feedback metadata,Photos/videos submitted voluntarily,Participation is always optional.