Introduction
Passive Pioneers ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our platform.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name, email address, and contact information
- Professional information (company, role, industry)
- Investment preferences and interests
- Financial information for investment purposes
- Identity verification documents (PAN, Aadhaar, etc.)
- Bank account details for transactions
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and platform
- Website usage data and analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Log files and error reports
Business Information
For startups and businesses using our platform:
- Company registration details
- Business plans and financial projections
- Pitch decks and presentation materials
- Funding requirements and use of funds
- Team information and backgrounds
- Intellectual property details
How We Use Your Data
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Facilitate investor-startup connections
- Process funding transactions
- Verify user identities and credentials
- Provide personalized recommendations
- Enable voting and gamification features
- Send newsletters and updates
- Notify about investment opportunities
- Provide customer support
- Send transaction confirmations
- Comply with regulatory requirements
- Prevent fraud and money laundering
- Improve platform functionality
- Develop new features
- Conduct market research
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Important: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your data in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent
We may share your information when you explicitly consent, such as when connecting with investors or participating in funding rounds.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:
- Payment processors and financial institutions
- Identity verification services
- Cloud hosting and data storage providers
- Email and communication services
- Analytics and marketing platforms
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, or legal process, including compliance with SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory authorities.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Update Information: Correct or update your personal information at any time
- Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or use the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Encrypted data storage
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Multi-factor authentication
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Access controls and user permissions
- Employee training on data protection
- Regular backup and disaster recovery
- Incident response procedures
- Vendor security assessments
Data Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Account information: Retained while your account is active
- Transaction records: Retained for 7 years as per regulatory requirements
- Marketing data: Retained until you opt-out
- Technical logs: Retained for 12 months
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]