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Privacy Policy

At StartupStoryIndia.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how your data is handled when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content, or use any of our services.

1. Who We Are

StartupStoryIndia.com is a digital media platform dedicated to sharing stories, insights, and news about startups, entrepreneurs, and innovations across India. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

 

a. Personal Information

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number (if submitted voluntarily)

  • Company/Startup Name

  • Designation or Job Title

  • Location or Address (optional)

  • Social Media Profiles (if submitted)

 

b. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring URL

  • Cookies and analytics data

 

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Newsletter subscription forms

  • Contact forms or inquiry submissions

  • User-generated content submissions (e.g., startup stories or classified ads)

  • Analytics tools like Google Analytics

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

 

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us improve your experience and keep you informed. We may use your information for:

  • Sending newsletters, updates, or promotional content

  • Responding to your inquiries or requests

  • Featuring your startup story (with your consent)

  • Personalizing website content and user experience

  • Analyzing traffic and website usage

  • Preventing fraud or abuse of our platform

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties for unsolicited marketing.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, hosting providers)

  • Partners for featured stories or collaborations (with consent)

  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

All third-party partners are contractually bound to comply with privacy and data protection standards.

6. Cookies Policy

StartupStoryIndia.com uses cookies to improve functionality, analyze user behavior, and provide a better user experience. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • Right to access the personal data we hold about you

  • Right to request correction or deletion of your data

  • Right to opt out of marketing communications

  • Right to data portability and restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, email us at: hello@startupstoryindia.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal obligations. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, so we urge users to take care when sharing personal information online.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

11. Children’s Privacy

StartupStoryIndia.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected such data without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:

📧 hello@startupstoryindia.com
📍 StartupStoryIndia, Greater Noida, India