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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

GuideMyStartup respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal and business information shared with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit our website or use our services.

Effective Date: 25 September 2026Last Updated: 25 September 2026

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with GuideMyStartup, we may collect:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/startup name
  • Designation
  • Business address
  • Communication preferences

Startup and Business Information

  • Startup description
  • Business model
  • Industry/sector
  • Pitch deck
  • Business plan
  • Financial information
  • Funding requirements
  • Company documents
  • Government registration details
  • Information required for grant applications

2. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address and website usage data.

  • Submit a website enquiry
  • Fill out a consultation form
  • Register for a service
  • Request funding assistance
  • Communicate with our team
  • Make a payment
  • Subscribe to communications
  • Upload documents

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide consultancy services
  • Identify relevant funding opportunities
  • Prepare applications and supporting documents
  • Communicate with you regarding services
  • Process payments
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send relevant updates where permitted
  • Maintain business and service records
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Information may be shared where reasonably necessary with:

We will seek appropriate authorization before submitting client information to a third party for a funding application, where applicable.

  • Funding programs or application authorities, with appropriate authorization
  • Government portals where required for an application
  • Authorized service providers
  • Payment processors
  • Technology and hosting providers
  • Professional advisors
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

  • Provide requested services
  • Maintain business records
  • Complete ongoing applications
  • Resolve disputes
  • Meet legal, tax and regulatory requirements

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

You may control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand website usage
  • Remember preferences
  • Measure website performance
  • Support analytics and marketing activities where applicable

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

GuideMyStartup is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are primarily intended for adults, founders, entrepreneurs and organizations.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for commercial purposes.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

Requests may be submitted using our official contact details.

  • Access personal information held by us
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permitted
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Raise concerns regarding use of your information

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology or applicable laws.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

GuideMyStartup

Website: https://guidemystartup.in/

Email: info@guidemystartup.in

Phone: +91 9986836123

Address: Bangalore, India