Privacy Policy

FOUNDERSCASH – Seed Fund Investment Platform

FOUNDERSCASH ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of all users, including investors, business founders, MSMEs, startups, partners, and visitors of our seed fund investment platform ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information when you use our website, mobile application, or any related services.

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information Provided by Users.

For Investors:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Mobile Number / WhatsApp
• Address
• PAN / Aadhaar / KYC details
• Bank account details for transactions
• Investment preferences
• Financial profile (voluntary)

For Startups / Founders:

• Founder name(s)
• Email, mobile number
• Company name
• Business details, pitch deck, financials
• Registration documents (PAN, GST, CIN, etc.)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

• IP Address
• Device type, OS, browser
• Usage logs (pages viewed, time spent, clicks)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

1.3 Payment Information

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
FOUNDERSCASH does not store complete card details or sensitive financial data.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Account creation & identity verification
• KYC/AML compliance
• Processing investments and related transactions
• Startup–Investor matchmaking
• Communication (alerts, updates, opportunities)
• Platform improvement & personalization
• Legal, security, and fraud prevention

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

3.1 With Your Consent

• Sharing startup information with interested investors
• Sharing investor profile with shortlisted startups

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted vendors for:

• Payment processing
• KYC verification
• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Email/SMS/WhatsApp communication services
• Analytics and security tools

3.3 Legal & Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or regulatory authorities.

4. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure cloud servers, and regular audits.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies for performance analytics, personalization, and login session management.

6. USER RIGHTS

Users may request:

• Access to their data
• Corrections or updates
• Deletion
• Withdrawal of consent
• Opt-out from marketing

7. DATA RETENTION

Data is retained as long as required for legal, regulatory, and operational purposes.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Policy periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

11. CONTACT