Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Desh Crux collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Desh Crux ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website deshcrux.com (the "Service"), India's premier startup directory platform.
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.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account
- List your company or startup
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact our support team
- Participate in surveys or promotions
| Type of Data | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Information | Name, email, phone number | Account creation, authentication |
| Company Information | Company name, description, logo, website | Company profile creation |
| Professional Information | Job title, industry, experience | Professional networking |
| Contact Information | Email address, phone number | Communication, support |
| Billing Information | Payment details (processed securely) | Premium service subscription |
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Location Data: General location (city, country) based on IP
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 6 for details
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on (1) your consent, (2) necessity to perform our contract with you, (3) legitimate interests, and (4) compliance with legal obligations.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
Examples of Service Providers:
4.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Data Processing Agreements
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.
Limitation of Liability: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 16 ("Children").
Important Notice
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.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
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.
Your Continued Use: Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 24, 2026
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