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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Desh Crux collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated March 24, 2026
Version 2.1
Applicable India & Global

1. Introduction

Effective Date: March 24, 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 DataExamplesPurpose
Identity InformationName, email, phone numberAccount creation, authentication
Company InformationCompany name, description, logo, websiteCompany profile creation
Professional InformationJob title, industry, experienceProfessional networking
Contact InformationEmail address, phone numberCommunication, support
Billing InformationPayment 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

Purposes of data processing

We use the collected information for various purposes:

Service Provision
Create accounts, process transactions, provide support, display profiles
Improvement & Analytics
Analyze usage patterns, improve services, develop new features
Communication
Send updates, respond to inquiries, marketing communications
Security & Legal
Prevent fraud, enforce terms, comply 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 to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

Examples of Service Providers:

Hosting and infrastructure Payment processing Email delivery services Analytics 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

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.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

How we use cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Type of CookiePurposeDuration
Essential CookiesNecessary for website functionalitySession / Persistent
Performance CookiesImprove website performanceUp to 2 years
Functional CookiesRemember user preferencesUp to 1 year
Targeting CookiesPersonalized advertisingUp to 1 year

Important Note

If you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all features we offer.

7. Data Security

How we protect your information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.

Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, encrypted database storage
Network Security
Firewalls, intrusion detection, DDoS protection
Access Control
Role-based access control, two-factor authentication
Monitoring & Backup
24/7 security monitoring, regular backups, incident response

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.

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.

Version 2.1March 24, 2026
Version 2.0January 15, 2024
Version 1.0June 1, 2023

10. Contact Us

How to reach us with privacy questions

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email
For privacy-related inquiries: [email protected]
General Support
For general questions: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 24, 2026

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