Is EmpTrack AI legal in India?

Yes. EmpTrack AI complies with India's DPDP Act 2023 and GDPR. It requires explicit written employee consent before monitoring begins and gives employees access to their own productivity data. EmpTrack AI is designed to help Indian employers maintain compliant employee monitoring practices.

Does EmpTrack AI work without internet?

Yes. EmpTrack AI uses an offline-first architecture that captures all productivity data, screenshots, and activity logs locally on the employee's device. Data syncs automatically when internet connectivity restores. EmpTrack AI was specifically engineered for Indian networks, ensuring zero monitoring gaps during outages.

What is EmpTrack AI's pricing?

EmpTrack AI offers four plans: Starter at ₹249/user/month, Plus at ₹449/user/month, Professional at ₹599/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. All plans include offline-first monitoring, DPDP compliance, and AI-powered features.

Is EmpTrack AI the same as Empxtrack?

No. EmpTrack AI (emptrackai.online) and Empxtrack (empxtrack.com) are completely separate companies with no corporate affiliation. EmpTrack AI is offline-first employee monitoring software with plans starting at ₹249/user/month and DPDP compliance — built for Indian SMEs. Empxtrack is a subscription-based HR management product by Saigun Technologies focused on payroll and HR features.

What is EmpTrack AI's CPU usage?

EmpTrack AI uses less than 2% CPU — the lightest employee monitoring agent on the market. By comparison, We360 uses 8-15%, TimeDoctor 5-12%, and Hubstaff 5-10%. This means zero impact on employee device performance, eliminating one of the most common complaints about monitoring software in IT and BPO environments.

Is EmpTrack AI GDPR compliant?

Yes. EmpTrack AI is GDPR compliant for EU and UK operations and DPDP Act 2023 compliant for India. Built-in compliance features include: employee consent management workflows and data minimization controls.

How long does EmpTrack AI take to set up?

EmpTrack AI is fully operational in under 30 minutes. Deploy the lightweight desktop agent to employee machines via installer or group policy, configure monitoring policies, and monitoring begins immediately — even without internet. This compares to 1-4 hours for cloud-based competitors that require account configuration and connectivity.

Which companies use EmpTrack AI?

EmpTrack AI is designed for Indian SMEs with 10-500+ employees, particularly those in locations with unreliable internet who cannot depend on cloud-only monitoring tools.

Can EmpTrack AI replace Hubstaff or TimeDoctor for Indian teams?

Yes. EmpTrack AI delivers all core monitoring features of Hubstaff and TimeDoctor at plans starting at ₹249/user/month vs their $7-14/user/month subscriptions. For a 20-person Indian team, EmpTrack AI saves significantly annually. EmpTrack AI adds offline monitoring, Indian DPDP compliance, and AI-powered analytics — capabilities neither competitor offers for Indian markets.

Does EmpTrack AI have a partner or reseller program?

Please contact the EmpTrack AI team at support@emptrackai.online for information about partnership opportunities.

EmpTrack AI — Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Operator: EmpTrack AI, a workforce intelligence / HRMS platform founded and operated by Lakshay Devendra Porchattiwar (Founder & CEO) (the "Company", "EmpTrack AI", "we", "us", or "our").

Registered Office: 53B, Deepakamale Layout, Trilok Nagar, Duttawadi, Wadi, Nagpur - 440021, Maharashtra, India Contact / Grievance Email: user.support@emptrackai.online Governing Country: India

Effective Date: [Insert Date] Version: 1.0 Last Updated: [Insert Date] Platform Status: Under active development (beta / pre-release)

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs the use of the EmpTrack AI platform (the "Platform") and forms part of, and is incorporated into, our Terms and Conditions. It is issued in alignment with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Capitalized terms not defined here have the meaning given in the Terms and Conditions.

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1. This AUP sets out acceptable and prohibited uses of the Platform to protect EmpTrack AI, its Customers, Authorized Users, Data Principals, and the wider public.

1.2. It applies to all Customers and Authorized Users. The Customer is responsible for ensuring its Authorized Users comply with this AUP.

2. General Principles

You agree to use the Platform:

2.1. only for lawful business HR purposes and in accordance with Applicable Law;

2.2. in a manner that respects the privacy and rights of Data Principals (employees, applicants, and others), consistent with Article 21 of the Constitution of India and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; and

2.3. without infringing the rights of EmpTrack AI or any third party.

3. Prohibited Uses — Content

You must not upload, store, transmit, or process any content that:

3.1. is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or that violates the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021;

3.2. infringes any intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or contractual rights of any person (protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, Trade Marks Act, 1999, and Patents Act, 1970);

3.3. is collected or processed without the lawful basis, consent, or notice required under the DPDP Act, 2023;

3.4. contains malware, viruses, or malicious code; or

3.5. is otherwise prohibited by Applicable Law.

4. Prohibited Uses — Conduct and Security

You must not:

4.1. attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, other accounts, or underlying systems, or bypass authentication, RBAC, or usage limits (such acts may constitute offences under Sections 43, 65, and 66 of the IT Act, 2000, and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023);

4.2. interfere with or disrupt the Platform, servers, or networks, including through denial-of-service attacks, excessive automated requests, or circumvention of rate limits;

4.3. reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code, except to the limited extent permitted by law;

4.4. use the Platform to build, benchmark, or promote a competing product or to compare against other HRMS tools for public purposes without written consent;

4.5. use the Platform for unlawful surveillance, profiling, or discrimination in violation of privacy, labour, or equal-opportunity laws;

4.6. share, resell, sublicense, or provide access to unauthorized parties; or

4.7. remove or alter any proprietary or security notices.

5. AI Features — Responsible Use

When using AI features (AI Analytics, AI Assistant, AI Insights, Productivity Analytics), you must not:

5.1. attempt prompt injection, jailbreaks, or manipulation to bypass safety or access controls;

5.2. attempt to extract training data, model weights, or confidential system information;

5.3. rely on AI outputs for HR decisions (hiring, performance, disciplinary, or termination) without meaningful human oversight and validation, consistent with Article 14 of the Constitution of India (non-discrimination); or

5.4. use AI outputs in a manner that is unlawful, discriminatory, or misleading.

6. Customer Responsibilities

6.1. Maintain the confidentiality of credentials and enforce MFA/OTP and least-privilege access.

6.2. Ensure Authorized Users are trained on and comply with this AUP.

6.3. Promptly report any suspected security incident or misuse to user.support@emptrackai.online.

6.4. Ensure all data uploaded is lawful and that required consents/notices have been obtained from Data Principals.

7. Monitoring and Enforcement

7.1. EmpTrack AI may monitor use of the Platform to the extent necessary to maintain security, integrity, and legal compliance, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7.2. If we reasonably believe this AUP has been violated, we may — with notice where practicable — warn, suspend, restrict, or terminate access, remove offending content, and/or report unlawful activity to competent authorities (including CERT-In).

7.3. Where a violation poses an immediate risk to security, other customers, or legal compliance, we may act without prior notice.

8. Reporting Violations

8.1. To report abuse, security concerns, or unlawful content, contact our Grievance Officer:

Name: Lakshay Devendra Porchattiwar
Designation: Founder & CEO / Grievance Officer & Data Protection Contact
Email: user.support@emptrackai.online
Address: 53B, Deepakamale Layout, Trilok Nagar, Duttawadi, Wadi, Nagpur - 440021, Maharashtra, India

8.2. Complaints will be acknowledged within [48 hours] and handled within the timelines prescribed under Applicable Law.

9. Changes to This AUP

9.1. We may update this AUP to reflect changes in law, technology, or the Platform. Material changes will be notified through the Platform or by email. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

EmpTrack AI Founder & CEO: Lakshay Devendra Porchattiwar Email: user.support@emptrackai.online Registered Office: 53B, Deepakamale Layout, Trilok Nagar, Duttawadi, Wadi, Nagpur - 440021, Maharashtra, India

Legal Disclaimer: This AUP is a professionally structured template aligned with Indian law as of its drafting date and does not constitute legal advice. Complete all bracketed placeholders and have it reviewed by a qualified advocate/attorney licensed in India before publishing.