Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 September 2015

South India Angel Network & Innovation Foundation ("we," "our," or "the Company") values the privacy of all individuals interacting with our entrepreneurship programs and events. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of personal data, strictly in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, India) and global best practices. By engaging with South India Angel Network & Innovation Foundation — including program participation or event attendance using a provided weblink — you agree to these terms.

This Policy applies to all personal data we collect for our programs, events, outreach, research, sponsor activities, and communications (including sending digital invitations/weblinks).

We only collect data necessary for:

• Startup/program registration and management
• Educational, research, and outreach objectives
• Sponsorship engagement and lawful reporting

Types of data include name, contact information, institutional details, IP address, and any voluntarily shared sensitive or parental/guardian consent where applicable.

Personal data is collected and processed with your informed consent, or on legitimate interest and lawful obligation grounds. For minors, verified parental or guardian consent is required as mandated by law.

Data is only used for the specific purpose for which it was collected (programs, events, communications, compliance). We do not sell or lease personal data.

Data is shared only with vetted educational partners, service providers, or legal authorities under binding confidentiality agreements as required by law.

You may at any time request access, rectification, or deletion of your personal data, or withdraw consent. All requests will be addressed promptly via letstalk@southindiaangelnetwork.in.

Data is retained only as necessary for program purposes or to fulfil legal obligations and securely deleted/anonymized afterward.

South India Angel Network & Innovation Foundation adopts encryption, access controls, and regular audits to prevent unauthorized access or breaches. Should a breach occur, affected individuals and regulators will be notified as per law.

Our programs target persons aged 18+. Any personal data of minors collected inadvertently is deleted immediately per DPDP rules. Our website may use cookies and analytics. Users may change browser settings to disable cookies if desired.

By joining South India Angel Network & Innovation Foundation events/webinars, you consent to lawful use of your image, recordings, or testimonials for educational and outreach purposes. You may opt out at any time via letstalk@southindiaangelnetwork.in.

Research data is anonymized prior to publication or sharing. Identifiable information is disclosed only with explicit written consent.

Donor data is used solely for updates, acknowledgments, and direct invitations. Donors may opt out via letstalk@southindiaangelnetwork.in.

Changes will be communicated via www.southindiaangelnetwork.in.

South India Angel Network & Innovation Foundation

154, 3rd Floor, Trinity Pothraj, Trinity Circle, MG Road, Gowthampura, HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560008

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