Privacy Policy

At Global Startup Innovation & Entrepreneurs Council (GSIEC), accessible from https://gsiec.in, protecting the privacy and personal data of our students, startups, mentors, investors, and website visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by GSIEC and how we use and protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, innovation programs, and memberships:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, postal address, educational details, startup/company details, or professional credentials provided when filling out contact forms or registering for memberships (Student, Startup/Entrepreneur, Mentor/Investor).
• Inquiry & Form Submissions: Information provided through our contact forms, program registration forms, pitch event submissions, or support inquiries.
• Technical & Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, and pages viewed while browsing our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

GSIEC uses the collected data for various legitimate organizational purposes, including:

• Processing and managing Student, Startup, and Mentor memberships.
• Facilitating access to incubation programs, mentorship, pitch events, and investor connections.
• Responding to inquiries, quotes, and support requests submitted via our website.
• Sending important updates, program announcements, workshop schedules, and newsletter communications.
• Improving website performance, user experience, and service delivery.
• Ensuring platform security, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational security measures (including SSL encryption and Cloudflare Turnstile anti-spam protections) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services & Analytics

GSIEC does not sell, trade, or rent user personal data to third parties. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting partners, email dispatchers, and analytics tools) solely to assist in operating our website and delivering our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.

5. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most dynamic websites, GSIEC uses 'cookies' to store preferences and track visitor behavior to optimize user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable privacy regulations, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information held by us.
• Opt-out of promotional communications at any time.
• Request clarification on how your data is being processed.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at: