Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Acceleratexinnovations (referred to as the "Firm" hereafter), your trusted partner in the world of venture capital investments in India. This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, including all related domains and subdomains (collectively, the “Site”), which is owned and operated by AccelerateX Innovations and its affiliated entities (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”).
Our Site serves as a gateway to valuable information and services tailored for venture capitalists and those seeking venture capital investment opportunities in India. This includes insights into our investment philosophy, focus sectors, tools for entrepreneurs to submit their business proposals and engage with our investment team, a platform for exploring potential investment ventures, educational resources for startups, our blog, discussion forums focusing on pertinent venture capital topics, and profiles of the visionary founders and companies we have supported (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of Personal Information (as defined below) we collect, how we use and share this information, and the choices available to you regarding our data practices. Please take the time to carefully read and understand this Privacy Policy before using our Services or providing any Personal Information to Acceleratexinnovations. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. By accessing our Services, you signify your agreement with the terms and practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, we kindly request that you refrain from using the Site or our Services.
What We Collect
We gather various types of information that, either individually or when combined with other data at our disposal, can be used to identify you ("Personal Information"). This includes:
Investor Profile Information:
When you create an investor profile on our platform, we may collect the following details:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Username (for platform access)
- Password
- Location
- Occupation and professional background
- LinkedIn profile URL
- Areas of investment interest
- Description of your investment portfolio or fund
- Any other information you choose to share on your profile
People Networking and Partnership Information:
When you express interest in networking or forming partnerships through our platform, we may collect information such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Occupation and organization
- LinkedIn profile URL
- Company or fund details
- Areas of interest for collaboration or investment
Communication Information:
Whenever you engage with us through channels such as Email or direct communication, we may collect the following:
Data We Collect
We gather various types of information through various channels to enhance your interaction with our venture capital firm. This includes:
Social Media Interaction Information:
We maintain a presence on several social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Medium, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn ("Social Media Pages"). When you engage with our Social Media Pages, we may collect Personal Information that you choose to share with us, such as your contact details and other relevant information ("Social Information"). Additionally, the platforms hosting our Social Media Pages may provide us with aggregated insights and analytics about the usage of our Social Media Pages.
Information Automatically Collected During Your Use of Our Services:
When you access, use, or interact with our services, we may automatically receive certain information related to your visit and interactions ("Technical Information"). This helps us enhance your experience and improve our services. Examples of Technical Information include:
- Log Data: This includes data that your web browser automatically transmits when you visit our website. Log data encompasses your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and settings, the timestamp of your requests, and your interactions with our website.
- Cookies: To learn more about our use of cookies, please refer to the "Cookies" section below
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you are using to access our services, including the device's name, operating system, and browser. The specific information collected may vary depending on the type of device and its settings.
- Usage Information: We gather data about how you utilize our services. This includes the types of content you engage with, the features you use, your actions on our platform, and details about the timing, frequency, and duration of your activities.
We take data privacy seriously and prioritize the security and confidentiality of your Personal Information. We are committed to complying with relevant data protection regulations and adhering to best practices in the industry.
Cookies
At Acceleratexinnovations, we utilize cookies and analytics to effectively manage and enhance your experience on our platform. We understand the importance of transparency in explaining how these technologies are used:
When you visit our website, we employ cookies to facilitate its operation, collect usage data, and improve your overall experience. A "cookie" is a small piece of information sent to your web browser by a website you visit. Cookies can have different lifespans:
Session Cookies: Some cookies expire after a specific period or when you log out. These are known as session cookies.
Persistent Cookies: Others remain on your computer until a predefined expiration date, as determined by the entity that placed the cookie. Persistent cookies recognize your computer when you reopen your browser and browse the internet again.
Analytics
To better understand how users engage with our platform and enhance your experience, we collaborate with service providers like Google Analytics. Google Analytics utilizes cookies to assist us in analyzing user behavior on our website.
Online Tracking and Do Not Track Signals
Our firm, along with our third-party service providers, may employ cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data regarding your browsing activities across various websites after using our platform. Presently, our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signals. It operates in accordance with the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy, regardless of whether a DNT signal is received. In the event that we choose to accommodate DNT signals in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy to outline our approach.
Your Choices
We believe in giving you control over your online experience, including how cookies are used. Most web browsers provide a "help" section in their toolbar, which offers guidance on managing cookies. You can typically configure your browser to notify you when a new cookie is received or to disable cookies altogether.
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
Please bear in mind that if you choose to limit the ability of websites to set cookies, certain parts of our platform may become inaccessible, and you may not be able to fully enjoy all the features it has to offer.
It's important to note that advertising networks may also employ cookies to gather Personal Information. Many of these networks provide an opt-out option for targeted advertising.
Mobile Device Usage
If you access our platform using a mobile device, please be aware that controlling tracking technologies through device settings may be limited. We are committed to enhancing your privacy across all devices and will continue to implement measures to improve your experience.
Information Usage
We believe in transparency when it comes to handling your Personal Information. At Acceleratexinnovations, we may use Personal Information for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:
Access and Administration: We use your Personal Information to provide and administer access to our services, ensuring a seamless and secure experience.
Event Participation: Personal Information is used to grant access to our events and track attendance, allowing us to facilitate your participation effectively.
Informative Updates: We may inform you about services, events, or investment opportunities that we believe align with your interests and preferences.
Customer Support: Your inquiries, comments, feedback, or questions are addressed promptly using your Personal Information.
Administrative Communications: We may send administrative information to you, such as updates related to our services and any changes to our terms, conditions, or policies.
Service Improvement: Personal Information is analyzed to understand how you interact with our platform. This helps us enhance the content and functionality of our services and develop new programs and offerings.
Security Measures: We employ your data to prevent fraud, criminal activities, or misuse of our services. This also includes safeguarding the security of our IT systems, architecture, and networks.
Legal Compliance and Protection: We may use Personal Information to comply with legal obligations and processes, as well as to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, and that of our affiliates, you, or other third parties.
Aggregated Information: We may aggregate Personal Information to gain insights into the effectiveness of our services, enhance features, and conduct similar analyses. Periodically, we may assess general user behavior and characteristics to share aggregated information like overall user statistics with potential business partners. This aggregated data is collected through various means described in our Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies.
Disclosing Your Personal Information
We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we share your Personal Information. In certain circumstances, we may share your information with third parties, as outlined below:
Vendors and Service Providers: To facilitate our business operations and provide various services, we may share Personal Information with trusted vendors and service providers. These may include providers of hosting services, cloud services, IT support, event management, email communication, advertising, marketing, and web analytics. These third parties will access, process, or store your Personal Information solely for the purpose of assisting us in our business functions and in accordance with our instructions.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, sale of assets, or other similar transactions ("Transaction"), your Personal Information may be shared with parties involved in the Transaction process, including counterparties and advisors. Your data may also be transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of the Transaction.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your Personal Information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations, including national security.
- Protect and defend our rights or property.
- Prevent and address fraud.
- Act urgently to protect the personal safety of our users or the public.
- Protect against potential legal liability.
Affiliates: We may share Personal Information with our affiliates, which refers to entities that are either controlled by us, control us, or are under common control with us. Our affiliates will handle the Personal Information in a manner consistent with the principles outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Visibility to Other Users: Please be aware that certain actions you take on our platform may be visible to other users. For instance, information you provide in the "about" section of your profile, as well as submissions or comments you post on our platform, may be published on the internet and accessible to other users.
Information Updates
We understand that keeping your Personal Information accurate and up-to-date is important. To make changes or corrections to your information, please follow the steps below:
Account Login: Log in to your account on our platform. You will have the option to update and edit your Personal Information within your account settings.
Contact Us for Assistance: If you require assistance or encounter any difficulties while updating your information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team. You can contact us at info@acceleratexinnovations.com.
Privacy Concerns For Children
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. Acceleratexinnovations does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you suspect that a child under the age of 18 has provided personal information to Acceleratexinnovations through our services, please contact us at info@acceleratexinnovations.com so that we can promptly remove that information from our records.
Website Links
Our services may include links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by Acceleratexinnovations, including social media platforms ("Third-Party Sites"). Please note that any information you share with Third-Party Sites will be subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service, not to the provisions outlined in this Privacy Policy. By providing these links, we do not necessarily endorse or have reviewed the content on these external sites. We recommend reaching out directly to Third-Party Sites for information regarding their privacy practices and policies.
Security
Your use of our services is at your discretion and risk. Acceleratexinnovations has implemented commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information, both online and offline, against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, it's important to acknowledge that no internet or email transmission is entirely secure or devoid of errors. Specifically, emails sent to or from us may not be completely secure. Consequently, we urge you to exercise caution when deciding what information to transmit to us through our services or via email. Always be mindful of this when disclosing any personal information to Acceleratexinnovations over the internet. Furthermore, Acceleratexinnovations is not liable for any attempts to bypass privacy settings or security measures on our services or third-party websites.
Options; Deletion Requests
We respect your choices regarding the provision of Personal Information. In certain cases, providing Personal Information may be optional. However, if you decide not to provide the necessary Personal Information required to access specific features of our services, you may not be able to utilize those features. To update, correct, or request the deletion of your Personal Information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@acceleratexinnovations.com. Kindly note that we retain the right to decline requests to (i) delete any submissions, favorites, or comments you have made on our platform or linked to your profile, or (ii) disassociate them from your profile or username.
Policy Changes
Our services and business may evolve over time, and as a result, we may modify this Privacy Policy as needed. Whenever such changes occur, we will promptly post an updated version on this page, unless the applicable law requires a different form of notification. By continuing to use our services or providing us with Personal Information after the posting of an updated Privacy Policy or notification by other means, if applicable, you indicate your consent to the revised Privacy Policy and the practices outlined within it.
Have a Question?
Feel free to contact our legal team at the designated contact address if you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or our data management practices.