Privacy & Data Protection
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, store, and protect information at Brandworks Incubation & Research Foundation (BIRF).
1) Overview
This Privacy Policy explains what data we process when you visit our websites, apply for programs, subscribe to our newsletter, attend events, or otherwise interact with BIRF. By using our services, you agree to this policy.
2) Information We Collect
- Contact & Identity: name, email, phone, organization, designation.
- Application data: deck/PRD links, product details, team info, milestones, references.
- Usage data: pages visited, referrers, device/browser metadata, approximate location (city/country).
- Event & media: registrations, feedback, photos/videos captured at BIRF events (with appropriate notice).
- Third-party sources: public profiles, partner referrals, analytics platforms.
3) How We Use Your Information
- Evaluate program applications and operate incubation/acceleration cohorts.
- Schedule mentoring, labs/testbeds, and venture-client pilots.
- Send updates: application status, events, newsletters (with opt-out).
- Improve site performance, safety, and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4) Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on consent (e.g., newsletter), contract or pre-contractual necessity (e.g., applications), legitimate interests (program operations, security, analytics), and legal compliance.
7) Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law and audit obligations. Non-selected applications may be archived for limited periods for audit and program metrics.
8) Security
We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to maintain industry-appropriate protections.
9) Your Rights
- Access, correction, and deletion (subject to applicable law).
- Withdraw consent for optional communications.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Portability where applicable.
To exercise rights, contact incubation@birf.in. We may request verification to protect your account.
10) Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or higher local age as applicable). We do not knowingly collect such data. If you believe we have, please contact us to delete it.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
12) Contact Us
Brandworks Incubation & Research Foundation (BIRF)
Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Email: incubation@birf.in | General: incubation@birf.in
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