Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Desh Crux collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
1. Introduction
Effective Date: March 8, 2026
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
What data we collect and why
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 via payment gateway) | 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
Purposes of data processing
We use the collected information for various purposes:
Service Provision
- • Create and manage your account
- • Process your transactions
- • Provide customer support
- • Display company profiles
Improvement & Analytics
- • Analyze usage patterns
- • Improve our services
- • Develop new features
- • Conduct research
Communication
- • Send service updates
- • Respond to inquiries
- • Send marketing communications
- • Notify about policy changes
Security & Legal
- • Prevent fraud and abuse
- • Enforce our terms
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Protect rights and safety
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
When and with whom we share your data
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 and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, 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. We will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
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 (e.g., a court or a government agency).
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 and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Control over your personal information
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict
Request restriction of processing your personal data.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object
Object to processing of your personal data.
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.
Note: We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. In some cases, we may charge a small fee if your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.
7. Data Security
How we protect your information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Encryption
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Encrypted database storage
- • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
Network Security
- • Firewalls and intrusion detection
- • Regular security audits
- • DDoS protection
Access Control
- • Role-based access control
- • Two-factor authentication
- • Regular access reviews
Monitoring & Backup
- • 24/7 security monitoring
- • Regular data backups
- • Incident response plan
Limitation of Liability: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children
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. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If we need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your information and your country requires consent from a parent, we may require your parent's consent before we collect and use that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
How we update our 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.
Update History
We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.
Your Continued Use: You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
How to reach us with privacy questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 8, 2026
© 2026 Desh Crux. All rights reserved.