Privacy & Security

Privacy
Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Desh Crux collects, uses, and protects your personal information on India's premier startup discovery platform.

Last Updated April 14, 2026
Version 2.1
Effective Date April 14, 2026

Section 1 Introduction

Welcome to Desh Crux ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website deshcrux.com, India's premier startup discovery platform connecting visionary entrepreneurs with investors and opportunities.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Important Note

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

Section 2 Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information — We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register, list your startup, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact our support team.

Type of DataExamplesPurpose
Identity InformationName, email, phone numberAccount creation, authentication
Company InformationCompany name, description, logoCompany profile creation
Professional InformationJob title, industry, experienceProfessional networking
Contact InformationEmail address, phone numberCommunication, support

2.2 Automatically Collected Information — When you visit our Service, we automatically collect device information, usage data, location data, and cookies. See Section 6 for details on cookies.

Section 3 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

Service Provision
Create accounts, process transactions, provide support
Improvement & Analytics
Analyze usage patterns, improve services
Communication
Send updates, respond to inquiries
Security & Legal
Prevent fraud, enforce terms

Section 4 Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with service providers, during business transfers, when required by law, or with your explicit consent.

Service Providers

We employ third-party companies for hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics. All providers maintain confidentiality and security of your personal information.

Section 5 Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured format

Section 6 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Type of CookiePurposeDuration
Essential CookiesNecessary for website functionalitySession / Persistent
Performance CookiesImprove website performanceUp to 2 years
Functional CookiesRemember user preferencesUp to 1 year

Cookie Control

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features may not function properly.

Section 7 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.

Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Network Security
Firewalls, intrusion detection
Access Control
Role-based access control, 2FA

Section 8 Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 16 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us.

Section 9 Policy Changes

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Version 2.1April 14, 2026
Version 2.0January 15, 2024
Version 1.0June 1, 2023

Section 10 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Questions About Privacy?

Our data protection team is here to help with any privacy concerns.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 14, 2026

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