1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Delhi Angel Network ("we", "our", "us", or "DAN"). Delhi Angel Network operates an ecosystem connecting early-stage technology founders, venture syndicate members, angel investors, and industry mentors across India through our website (delhiangelnetwork.in), physical events, masterclasses, and syndication programs.

This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, storage, processing, and protection of personal data in accordance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Delhi Angel Network, we may collect the following categories of information:

3. Founder Pitch Deck & IP Protection

We understand that early-stage startups share sensitive intellectual property, market strategies, unit economics, and growth projections when applying for funding or valuation services.

• Restricted Access: Pitch decks submitted via our "Apply for Funding", "Mentorship", or "Pitch Deck Creation" forms are strictly accessible only by our internal investment analysis team and authorized syndicate partners.
• No Commercial Resale: We never sell, lease, or monetize your pitch deck, business plans, or startup data to third-party data aggregators.
• Investor Sharing: Your pitch deck is shared with angel investors only after preliminary due diligence screening and with your explicit intent to raise capital through our network.

4. How We Use Information

We process your information for the following lawful and legitimate business purposes:

• Dealflow Curation & Evaluation: Assessing startup viability, structuring financial valuation reports, and matching startups with appropriate angel syndicates.
• Membership & Mentorship Programs: Administering Growth, Elite, and Angel Club memberships, scheduling mentoring sessions, and coordinating 1-on-1 meetings with mentors.
• Event & Webinar Administration: Managing registrations, issuing webinar credentials, and organizing startup demo days at partner universities (IIT Delhi, DTU, Amity).
• Recruitment: Evaluating candidate suitability for job openings and internships at Delhi Angel Network.
• Customer Support & Communication: Responding to inquiries via email, phone, or WhatsApp, and sending important operational notifications.
• Platform Optimization: Analyzing aggregate website traffic patterns to improve user experience, page speed, and navigation flow.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

We do not sell personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers under strict data security obligations:

• Cloud & Form Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform / Google Apps Script for encrypted form intake and internal record management.
• Web Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Microsoft Clarity for aggregated session diagnostics.
• Calendar Scheduling: Calendly for meeting booking management.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: Where required under applicable Indian laws, court orders, or law enforcement mandates.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses first-party and third-party cookies to provide essential security, session persistence, and aggregate performance insights.

You can control your cookie preferences at any time using our on-site cookie consent banner or by configuring your web browser settings. For detailed information regarding the types of cookies we use, please review our full Cookie Policy.

7. Data Storage & Security Standards

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data and startup assets against unauthorized access, destruction, loss, or alteration. All communication with our servers is encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS).

Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with statutory legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.

8. Your Data Rights (DPDPA 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a summary of personal data being processed by us.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: Request the correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your personal records, subject to legal retention mandates.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously granted consent for marketing communications or data processing.
• Right of Grievance Redressal: Avail readily accessible grievance redressal mechanisms regarding any data handling concern.

9. Grievance Redressal & Contact Details

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer: