Privacy Policy – Startup Pocket

Startup Pocket (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal and business information when you access our platform (www.startuppocket.com) or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

User-Provided Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and business details provided during registration or purchase.
• Payment details processed through secure third-party gateways.

Business Leads Accessed via Services

• Investor contacts, entrepreneur profiles, and lead generation leads sourced from public records, government databases, and licensed third-party providers.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information, IP address, browser type, and usage logs.
• Cookies and tracking technologies for analytics and service improvement.

2. Purpose of Leads Use

We use collected information for:

• Providing and improving our Leads Services.
• Enabling business outreach, networking, and lead generation.
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicating updates, offers, and service-related information.

3. Leads Sharing & Third-Party Sources

• We aggregate leads from publicly available sources, government databases, and licensed third-party vendors (e.g., Apollo, Lusha, LinkedIn).
• We do not sell or rent personal data.
• Leads may be shared with trusted service providers for payment processing, hosting, and analytics.
• We disclaim responsibility for inaccuracies originating from third-party sources.

4. Legal Basis & Compliance

Our lead management practices comply with applicable Indian laws, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
• Applicable anti-spam and electronic communication regulations

Users are responsible for ensuring lawful use of leads obtained through our platform.

5. Leads Retention

• Personal and business leads are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill service obligations or comply with legal requirements.
• Users may request deletion of their personal data, subject to regulatory and contractual obligations.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive information.
• Restricted access to authorized personnel.
• Regular monitoring and compliance audits.

7. User Rights

Under the DPDP Act and applicable laws, users have the right to:

• Access their personal data.
• Request correction or deletion.
• Withdraw consent for data processing.
• Lodge complaints with the Data Protection Board of India.

Requests may be submitted via our official contact channels.

8. Payments & Financial Data

• Payments are processed through secure third-party gateways.
• We do not store full payment card details.
• All transactions are subject to applicable financial regulations.

9. Cookies & Tracking

• Cookies are used to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize services.
• Users may disable cookies via browser settings, though certain features may be limited.

10. Service Modification & Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Update or modify this Privacy Policy.
• Suspend or terminate services in case of misuse or violations.
• Notify users of material changes via email or platform updates.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related queries or requests, please contact:

Startup Pocket – Data Protection Officer

Email: support@startuppocket.com