Skip to main contentEffective Date: January 01, 2025 • Last updated on December 21, 2025
Welcome to desifounder.com (“DesiFounder”, “we”, “our”, “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our platform.
We collect the following information when you register or update your profile:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Date of Birth (optional, private)
- Gender (optional, private)
- Profile location (optional)
- Social media links (optional)
- Profile picture
- User bio (optional)
Certain information displayed on the Platform, including service provider listings, descriptions, and claims, is submitted directly by users. Desifounder does not independently verify the accuracy of such information.
c) Content & Activity
We also collect data related to your actions on the platform, including:
- Posts, comments, likes, and shares
- Projects and Spotlight submissions
- Co-founder matching or community participation
- Reported or blocked users
d) Usage Data
Includes your:
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Pages visited and interactions with posts
e) Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to control cookies.
We use your information to:
- Manage and operate user accounts.
- Facilitate posts, discussions, and networking.
- Personalize recommendations (content, connections, etc.).
- Ensure platform safety and enforce policies.
- Improve user experience and site performance.
- Send updates and notifications (you may opt out anytime).
2.1 Use of Data for Service Listing
Information submitted by service providers is used to display listings, enable discovery, and maintain platform quality. Desifounder does not sell or share such information with third parties for commercial purposes, except as required by law or for platform operations.
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information:
- Publicly: Profile information, posts, and projects are visible to other users (excluding private data).
- With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, or security purposes.
- As Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms.
- During Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or restructuring.
4. Your Control & Choices
You have the right to:
- Edit or delete your profile anytime from settings.
- Adjust visibility of your information.
- Block or report users.
- Opt out of marketing emails.
5. Account Suspension & Bans
Accounts violating our [Code of Conduct] or [Content Policies] may face temporary or permanent suspension without notice.
6. Data Retention
We retain data as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
7. Security
We use standard industry practices to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
desifounder may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Your Rights
You may:
- Request a copy or correction of your data.
- Request deletion or restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent by contacting [email protected]
Note: Certain services may become unavailable if required data is deleted.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use means acceptance of the new policy.
12. Prohibited Use
Automated scraping, harvesting, or unauthorized use of data displayed on the Platform is prohibited and may result in account suspension or legal action.
13. Reserved Names
Desifounder may maintain a list of reserved usernames or handles for trademark protection, security, or other administrative purposes.
We may modify or reclaim existing usernames at our discretion. Attempts to sell or trade usernames are strictly prohibited and may lead to account suspension.
14. Limitation of Liability
Desifounder makes no warranties or guarantees about completeness, accuracy, or reliability of content. We disclaim liability for errors, damages, or losses arising from your use of the platform or external links.
Desifounder is not responsible for interactions, communications, or transactions between users conducted through or outside the Platform.
15. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, with disputes subject to competent courts in India.
16. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Compliance - India
In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), the following applies:
- Desifounder acts as a Data Fiduciary, and users of the platform are Data Principals under applicable law.
- We collect and process personal data only for lawful purposes connected to providing and improving our services.
- Personal data is processed based on free, informed, specific, and unambiguous consent provided by the user.
- Users have the right to access, correct, update, and delete their personal data through account settings or by contacting us.
- Users may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent may result in limited or restricted access to certain features that require personal data.
- We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or to comply with legal obligations.
- Reasonable security safeguards are implemented to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
- For any privacy or data-related grievance, users may contact our designated grievance officer at [email protected].
For questions or clarifications about this policy, email us at:
17.1 Grievance Redressal
For any concerns, complaints, or grievances related to personal data or privacy, users may contact our designated grievance officer at: [email protected]
We will make reasonable efforts to acknowledge and address grievances within a reasonable timeframe. 