For [startupadda.in]
Effective Date: November 4, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Startup Adda (“we,” “our,” “us”), a platform providing business registration and compliance services in India. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you,” “your,” “Data Principal”) and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your digital personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect various types of personal data to provide our services and manage our website. The data we collect includes:
Information you provide: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, business details, financial information (including bank account details and payment instrument details), Aadhar number, PAN, and other Know Your Customer (KYC) documents as required for business registration and compliance.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may collect information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This is done through cookies and other tracking technologies.
Sensitive Personal Data: We may collect sensitive personal data as defined under Indian law, such as financial information, to facilitate payments and compliance services.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for several purposes:
To provide requested services, including business registration and compliance.
To process payments securely through Razorpay.
To improve our website and user experience using tools like Google Analytics.
To communicate with you regarding services, updates, and marketing, based on your consent.
To meet legal obligations and comply with Indian regulations.
To protect against fraudulent activities.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data
Your personal data is not sold or rented to third parties for their marketing without your consent. However, data may be shared with:
Government authorities for registration and compliance.
Payment gateways like Razorpay for processing transactions.
Third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to support our operations.
Legal entities when disclosure is required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website activity. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser. Consent is obtained for non-essential cookies as required.
6. Data Security and Retention
We employ security measures like encryption and access controls to protect your data. Data is retained as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as legally required.
7. Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act, you have rights including:
Accessing a summary of your data and processing activities.
Requesting correction, completion, updating, or erasure of your data.
Access to a grievance redressal mechanism.
Withdrawing consent for data processing.
Nominating an individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated periodically, with changes posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact:
Name of Contact Person: [Pankaj Singh]
Email: [pankaj@startupadda.in]
Address: [SS-199, Sector-H, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow-226012 Uttar Pradesh, Bharat]
