This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026. We may update this policy periodically — please review it regularly.
✓ DPDP Act 2023 Compliant
✓ ISO 27001 Ready Security
✓ End-to-End Encryption
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Information We Collect
We may collect personal, professional, technical, and business-related information necessary to provide our services. This includes data you provide directly and data automatically collected through your use of the platform.
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Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, company details, and designation. This information helps us identify you, communicate effectively, and provide personalized services.
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Startup Information
Business metrics, fundraising data, revenue information, and operational details. This data is essential for evaluating startups and matching them with relevant investors.
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Investor Information
Investment preferences, portfolio information, and professional credentials. This helps us provide relevant investment opportunities and verify investor authenticity.
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Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics. This helps us improve platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security.
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Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience, remember preferences, and analyze platform functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
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Purpose of Collection
Information is collected to provide services, improve functionality, facilitate platform operations, enable investor-startup matching, and comply with legal obligations.
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AI Processing
Data may be processed using AI systems to generate startup intelligence, analyze market signals, assess risks, and provide platform insights. AI processing is anonymized where possible.
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Legal Basis
Data processing occurs under user consent, contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, and legal compliance requirements as defined under the DPDP Act 2023.
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Data Sharing
We may share information with authorized service providers, business partners, and third parties who assist in platform operations, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
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Investor-Startup Matching
Certain information may be shared to facilitate relevant investment opportunities. Startups control what data is visible to investors through privacy settings.
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Data Security
Industry-standard security measures are implemented to protect data, including encryption, access controls, regular security audits, and employee training on data protection.
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Encryption
Sensitive information may be protected through TLS encryption in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
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Access Controls
Only authorized personnel with legitimate business needs may access user information. Access is logged, audited, and revoked upon role changes or termination.
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Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes or as required by law. Inactive accounts may be anonymized after a defined period.
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User Rights
Users may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data, subject to legal and operational limitations. Requests should be submitted to our Grievance Officer.
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Consent Withdrawal
Users may withdraw consent for data processing at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements. Withdrawal may affect your ability to use certain platform features.
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Cross-Border Transfers
Data may be processed in jurisdictions permitted under applicable laws. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for any cross-border data transfers.
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Children's Privacy
Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If discovered, such data will be promptly deleted.
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Third-Party Links
AVENOR is not responsible for privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform. Users should review third-party privacy policies independently.
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Security Incidents
In the event of a data breach, reasonable steps will be taken as required by law, including notifying affected users and relevant authorities within prescribed timelines.
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Government Requests
Information may be disclosed where required by law, court order, or government authority under the provisions of applicable Indian legislation.
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Business Transfers
Data may be transferred during mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructuring. Users will be notified of any such transfer and given choices where required by law.
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Analytics Services
Usage data may be collected through analytics tools for performance improvement, feature optimization, and understanding user behavior. This data is aggregated where possible.
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Marketing Communications
Users may opt out of promotional communications at any time via email preferences or by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails. Service-related communications are mandatory.
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Data Accuracy
Users are responsible for maintaining accurate information. Inaccurate data may affect service quality. Please update your information promptly when it changes.
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Changes to Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Users will be notified of material changes via email or platform notification. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates.
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Grievance Officer
In accordance with Indian regulations, users may contact the designated Grievance Officer for privacy-related concerns at
grievance@avenor.sbs. The officer will acknowledge complaints within 24 hours.
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DPDP Act Compliance
AVENOR follows applicable provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including requirements for consent, data collection limitation, purpose specification, and data subject rights.
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Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns, data requests, or questions about this policy, please contact our Privacy Team.
