1. Introduction

Ipreneur Startup Accelerator (“Ipreneur”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you use our website (ipreneur.co.in), our programs, or otherwise interact with us (the “Services”).
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use or access the Services.

2. Definitions

• “Personal Data” / “Personal Information” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• “Usage Data” means information collected automatically, either generated by usage of the service or from the infrastructure.
• “Cookies” are small pieces of data stored on your device.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Information you provide us directly

• Name, designation, organization, email, phone, address, startup details (for applications), profile, pitch decks, financials.
• Documents you submit (e.g. incorporation papers, team bios, proposals).
• Communications & correspondence you send us (via email, web forms).

b) Automatically collected / usage data

• IP address, device identifiers, browser type and version, operating system, referral/exit pages, pages visited, time spent.
• Cookies, local storage, analytics data, tracking pixels.

c) Third-party sources

• We may receive data from third-party services (e.g. social media, analytics providers) in accordance with their policies.

4. How We Use the Information

We may use the personal data for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and Services
• To process your applications to accelerate programs
• To manage your participation in programs (mentorship, communications, payments)
• To communicate with you: send updates, newsletters, notifications
• To evaluate eligibility for funding, carry out due diligence
• To send marketing/promotional materials (with option to opt out)
• To enforce our terms, detect fraud or abuse, protect rights
• To satisfy any legal, regulatory or audit requirements

We will only use your Personal Data where we have a lawful basis (consent, performance of contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest).

5. Sharing / Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal data under the following circumstances:

• With affiliates, partners, mentors, investors, program collaborators (for program purposes
• With service providers/vendors (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services) under confidentiality arrangements
• In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, sale)
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g. court orders, regulatory authorities)
• To protect rights, safety or property

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, enhance, and analyze our services. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or via cookie consent banners where available. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality of our Services.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (including compliance, legal obligations, dispute resolution). After that, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Security

We adopt reasonable administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

If your personal data is transferred to or stored in a jurisdiction outside India, we will take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection consistent with Indian laws and applicable data protection standards.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure / deletion
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the “Contact Us” details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

11. Children

Our Services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware we have collected such data, we will delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via prominent notice on our website or via email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Ipreneur Startup Accelerator
Address: #14, Halkatti Icon, 2nd Floor, Sankey Road, Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru 560003 (and other offices)
Email: contact@ipreneur.co.in
Phone: +91 99161 01215, +91 99161 01163