Foundrverse Venture Private Limited
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains how we handle personal data when you explore Foundrverse or apply to co-found with us.
Last updated: 15 September 2026
1. Scope and fiduciary
This Privacy Policy explains how Foundrverse Venture Private Limited ("Foundrverse", "we", or "us") handles personal data collected through this website and the founder application form. For the purposes of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), Foundrverse is the Data Fiduciary for the personal data it determines the purpose and means of processing.
This policy is a product implementation draft and should be reviewed by qualified Indian counsel before publication. It does not replace applicable law or a contract that may apply to a specific service.
2. Data we collect
We may collect the information you choose to provide in an application, including your name, email, phone or WhatsApp number, college, academic year, startup name, pitch, traction, team status, prototype link, equity preference, urgency, and consent record. We may also receive technical information such as IP address, browser/device information, and website usage data through essential cookies or analytics where enabled.
- Contact and application data you submit directly.
- Communications and correspondence with Foundrverse.
- Limited technical and usage information needed to secure and improve the website.
3. Why we use data
We process personal data for specific, lawful purposes: to receive and evaluate founder applications; contact you about your application or relevant co-founding opportunities; provide, administer, and improve our services; maintain records and security; prevent abuse; comply with legal obligations; and establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
We rely primarily on your consent for the application and promotional contact purposes, and on legitimate lawful uses or legal obligations where permitted by the DPDP Act. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us, though withdrawal does not affect processing already completed lawfully or processing required by law.
5. Retention and security
We retain application and communication data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, to assess opportunities, maintain business records, resolve disputes, and meet legal requirements. We periodically review and delete or anonymise data that is no longer needed.
We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, access controls, and service-provider controls. No online service can guarantee absolute security; please do not submit passwords, financial credentials, or highly sensitive information through the application form.
6. Your rights and complaints
Subject to the DPDP Act and applicable rules, you may request access to information about your personal data, correction and updating of inaccurate or incomplete data, erasure when retention is no longer necessary, withdrawal of consent, and grievance redressal. Requests should include enough information for us to verify and respond securely.
Contact our Data Protection contact at sarthak@foundrverse.in. We aim to acknowledge requests promptly and respond within the period required by applicable law. You may also exercise any right to nominate another individual where provided by law, and may complain to the Data Protection Board of India where applicable.
7. Children
The application is intended for adults and we do not knowingly seek personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can assess and delete it where required.
For privacy requests, corrections, deletion requests, consent withdrawal, or complaints, email sarthak@foundrverse.in.