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Background and Purpose
Elephant God Accelerator (hereinafter “Elephant God Accelerator”, “we”, or “us”) is a platform dedicated to fostering the Indian startup ecosystem through events, networking, and digital services. To provide our services (the “Services”) and organize our flagship and satellite events (the “Events”), we process personal data of our attendees, speakers, partners, and volunteers (“User” or “you”).
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal data we collect and why.
- How we use and protect your data.
- Your rights regarding your personal information under applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Controller Contact Details
Company Name
U2O3Info Tech Pvt Ltd
Email Address
info@elephantgodaccelerator.comPhone Number
+91 8904073584Address
Third Floor, F 459/5, 10" Main, F Block, Sahakara Nagar, Bengaluru 560092
Personal Data We Collect
We categorize the data we collect into "User Data" and "Technical Data."
A. User Data (Provided by you)
- Registration: Full name, email address, company name, and contact number.
- Profile Information: Profile picture, short bio, industry interests, social media links (LinkedIn/Twitter), and pronouns.
- Networking & Matchmaking: Information shared via our meeting tools, including investment interests, startup stage, and meeting preferences.
- Transactions: Details of ticket purchases and payment history (we do not store full credit card numbers; these are handled by our secure payment processors).
B. Technical Data (Collected automatically)
- Device & Network: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Analytics & Tracking: Cookies and tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Purposes and Legal Grounds for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
To handle your registration, issue tickets, and provide access to event platforms.
To facilitate networking between attendees, improve our Services, and send event-related updates.
For electronic direct marketing (newsletters) and the use of non-essential cookies.
To comply with Indian tax laws (GST) and bookkeeping requirements.
Data Disclosures and Sharing
We do not sell your data. We only share data in the following scenarios:
Authorized Service Providers
Cloud hosting (e.g., AWS/Google Cloud), payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay/Stripe), and email marketing tools.
Event Partners
If you opt-in to share your details with specific sponsors or via "Lead Scanning" during the event.
Legal Requirements
When required by law enforcement or government authorities under Indian law.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is primarily stored on secure servers within India.
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures (encryption, firewalls, and access controls) to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
Storage Period
Retained for up to five (5) years after your last interaction with our Services.
Deleted or anonymized three (3) years after the completion of the specific Event, unless required for legal or tax purposes.
Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under applicable regulations:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
("Right to be Forgotten") Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Unsubscribe from marketing communications or opt-out at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@elephantgodaccelerator.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.
Consent & Acceptance
By using www.elephantgodaccelerator.com and registering for our Events, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.