Your Data, Your Control.

1. Information We Collect

As part of the UpForge registry, we collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you apply for listing, update your profile, or communicate with us. This includes:

• Founder name, email, phone number, and professional profiles (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
• Startup details: name, logo, description, website, incorporation documents, traction metrics.
• Any other information you choose to share with us during the verification process.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Create and maintain your startup’s public profile on the UpForge registry.
• Verify the authenticity of your startup and founder credentials.
• Communicate with you about your application, updates, or opportunities.
• Improve our services and ensure the integrity of the registry.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. Information you choose to make public on your startup profile (e.g., name, description, logo) is visible to all visitors of the UpForge website. We may share your information with:

• Verification partners who assist in validating your credentials.
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your startup profile is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your profile, please contact us, and we will remove your publicly visible information, though we may retain certain records for legal or operational purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@upforge.in.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: