Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Market Decode (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.marketdecode.in or interact with our services that help startup founders raise funds from investors.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you fill out forms, contact us, or register for our events or fundraising programs, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company/startup name
• Business stage and funding requirements
• Pitch decks or financial documents (if submitted)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Evaluate startups for funding and investor matches
• Communicate with you about events, fundraising opportunities, and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing or promotional emails (you may opt out anytime)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

• With investors or partners — to facilitate funding discussions, only with your consent.
• With service providers — such as hosting, email, or analytics platforms, bound by confidentiality.
• For legal reasons — if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by applicable laws.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert official contact email].

8. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: [insert official contact email]
• Company: Market Decode
• Website: www.marketdecode.in