Privacy Policy

We collect information necessary to respond to enquiries, deliver advisory services, and improve your experience. The type of data depends on how you interact with us.

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes connected to our advisory services:

• To respond to enquiries, schedule consultations, and provide quotations
• To prepare and file registrations, compliance documents, and funding applications you engage us for
• To communicate project status, document requests, and deliverables
• To send service-related updates, invoices, and payment confirmations
• To improve our website, content, and customer experience through aggregated analytics
• To comply with applicable laws, court orders, or regulatory requests
• To detect fraud, misuse, or security incidents on our platforms

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With government portals, banks, NBFCs, or registries when you authorise us to file or apply on your behalf
• With professional partners (CAs, lawyers, patent agents) involved in your project with your consent
• With payment processors (e.g. Razorpay) to complete transactions you initiate
• With IT and cloud service providers who host our systems under confidentiality obligations
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, subject to continued protection of your data

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Access to client files is limited to authorised team members on a need-to-know basis
• We use secure communication channels for sensitive document exchange where practicable
• Payment data is processed through PCI-compliant payment gateways; we do not store full card details on our servers
• Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You share documents at your own risk if using unsecured channels

Subject to applicable Indian law, you may have the following choices regarding your personal information:

• Request access to personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications (service-related messages may still be sent)
• Request deletion where we have no legal obligation to retain records
• Opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve performance.

• Essential cookies support basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our pages (aggregated, not personally identifiable in reports)
• You can disable cookies in your browser; some features may not work correctly if you do

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Active client engagements and statutory record-keeping requirements
• Tax, accounting, and audit obligations (typically as required under Indian law)
• Dispute resolution or enforcement of our agreements
• After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymise data where feasible

Our services are directed at businesses and adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect revisions. Material changes may be communicated via our website or email where appropriate. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact StartupStambh Private Limited at director.sales@startupstambh.com. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.