Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Startuptalking ("Company", "we", "us", "our"). We operate the Startuptalking platform ("Platform"), the premier digital infrastructure for Indo-European investment and trade facilitation.

We acknowledge the sanctity of your data. As a cross-border platform connecting the European Economic Area (EEA) and the Republic of India, we are committed to compliance with:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR")
• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") of India

2. Data Controller & Contact Information

For the purposes of GDPR and the DPDP Act, the Data Fiduciary/Controller is:

Startuptalking Global Ltd.
Offices: France / Sweden / Netherlands / India

Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Email: talk@startuptalking.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect data necessary to facilitate high-value business transactions and verify identity.

A. Data You Provide Directly

• Identity Data: Full name, passport/ID details (for KYC), job title.
• Contact Data: Business email, phone number, physical address.
• Professional Data: LinkedIn profile, resume/CV (for founders), investment track record.
• Financial Data: Bank account details, accreditation status.
• Deal Data: Pitch decks, cap tables, term sheets uploaded to Deal Rooms.

4. Purposes & Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data strictly under the following legal grounds:

• New User Registration: Performance of Contract (GDPR Art. 6.1.b) / Voluntary Consent (DPDP).
• Matchmaking: Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6.1.f) / Legitimate Use.
• KYC/AML Compliance: Legal Obligation.
• Marketing: Consent.

5. Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We share data only to facilitate the Platform's core function with:

• Counterparties: Investors or Startups you choose to engage with.
• Service Providers: Cloud infrastructure, KYC/AML providers, payment processors.
• Legal Authorities: Only if required by court order.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data flows between India and the European Union. We adhere to the specific data adequacy standards referenced in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement Digital Trade Chapter and utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where necessary.

7. Your Rights

You possess rights under GDPR and the DPDP Act including:

• Right to Access and Correction.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Data Portability.
• Right to Withdraw Consent at any time.

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries:
Startuptalking Privacy Office
Email: talk@startuptalking.com