Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.startupdakshinabharata.com ("Website"), operated by Startup Dakshina Bharata ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with its associated rules. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data when you access or use our Website and related services.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organisation or startup details
• Any information submitted through forms, registrations, applications, surveys, or communications

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation data

c. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyse usage, and improve user experience.

3. Purpose of Collection and Use

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing access to our programs, platforms, events, and initiatives
• Startup discovery, ecosystem building, and networking
• Communication related to registrations, updates, and announcements
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Data analytics and research for ecosystem insights
• Legal compliance and regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where permitted under law, including:

• Consent provided by you for specific purposes
• Performance of a contract or services requested by you
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests, where such processing does not override your rights

5. Consent

By using this Website or submitting your personal data, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers, technology partners, and platform vendors
• Incubators, accelerators, investors, mentors, and ecosystem partners (only where relevant and necessary)
• Government authorities or regulators where required by law
• Successor entities in the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Personal data may be stored or processed outside India, subject to safeguards and restrictions as notified under applicable Indian law. We ensure reasonable protection standards for such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal requirements. Data that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data
• Withdraw consent
• Seek grievance redressal

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration, in accordance with industry standards and legal requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data of children without verifiable parental or guardian consent.

12. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with Indian law, any grievances regarding data protection may be addressed to our designated contact:

Email: privacy@startupdakshinabharata.com

Subject Line: Privacy Grievance – Startup Dakshina Bharata

We will respond within the time period prescribed under applicable law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

Startup Dakshina Bharata

Website: https://startupdakshinabharata.com

Email: privacy@startupdakshinabharata.com