Last Updated: 10 September 2026

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the collection, use, processing, storage, disclosure and protection of information provided by or collected from users, visitors, subscribers, contributors, founders, entrepreneurs, businesses and other persons (“User”, “You” or “Your”) while accessing or using www.bizzupindia.com (the “Website”).

The Website is operated by Bizzup India, a venture of Delhi Infomedia Private Limited (“Bizzup India”, “Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”).

Bizzup India is a digital media and information platform covering startup stories, business stories, entrepreneurial developments, funding alerts, founder stories, business news, ecosystem updates and related information.

We value the privacy of our Users and are committed to handling Personal Data responsibly, transparently and in accordance with applicable laws.

Please read this Policy carefully before accessing the Website, subscribing to any communication from us, submitting information, contacting us, or otherwise providing Personal Data to Bizzup India.

By accessing or using the Website, or voluntarily providing Personal Data to us, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Policy and agree to the practices described herein, to the extent permitted under applicable law.

1. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Policy:

1.1 “Applicable Law”

means all applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, directions, orders and governmental requirements relating to privacy, data protection, information technology, electronic communications and processing of personal data, as applicable to Bizzup India and the User.

1.2 “Content”

means articles, startup stories, business stories, funding information, photographs, videos, graphics, interviews, reports, opinions, editorial material, documents and other material published or made available through the Website.

1.3 “Personal Data”

means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual and is capable of identifying such individual, whether directly or indirectly, to the extent recognized as personal data under Applicable Law.

1.4 “Services”

means the Website and the content, communications, newsletters, funding alerts, editorial services, submission facilities and other features made available by Bizzup India from time to time.

1.5 “Third Party”

means any person, company, organization, technology provider, service provider, advertising partner, analytics provider, payment processor, communication provider or other entity other than the User and Bizzup India.

1.6 “Website”

means www.bizzupindia.com, including its pages, sub-domains, features, forms, newsletters and other digital properties operated by or on behalf of Bizzup India.

2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Policy applies to information collected through:

The Website;
Contact and enquiry forms;
Newsletter subscription forms;
Funding alert subscriptions;
Startup and business story submissions;
Editorial communication;
Email correspondence;
Surveys, campaigns and promotional activities;
Other digital interactions with Bizzup India.

This Policy does not automatically apply to websites, platforms or services operated by independent third parties, even where links to such services are available on the Website.

3. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

Depending upon Your interaction with Bizzup India, we may collect different categories of information.

3.1 Information Provided Voluntarily

You may voluntarily provide information including:

Full name;
Email address;
Mobile or telephone number;
Company or startup name;
Designation or professional role;
Business website;
Social media profile information;
Business or startup information;
Funding information;
Information contained in submitted articles or story pitches;
Information provided through contact forms;
Any other information You voluntarily provide to us.

You are responsible for ensuring that information voluntarily submitted by You is accurate, lawful and does not infringe the rights of any third party.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When You access the Website, certain technical information may be automatically collected, including:

IP address;
Browser type and version;
Device type;
Operating system;
Screen resolution;
Referring URL;
Pages visited;
Date and time of access;
Approximate location information derived from technical data;
Website interaction information;
Error and diagnostic information.

Such information may be collected through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs and similar technologies.

3.3 Communication Information

Where You communicate with Bizzup India by email, form, telephone or other permitted means, we may retain the relevant communication and information necessary to respond to Your request, maintain records and improve our Services.

4. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

We may collect and process Personal Data for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:

4.1 Website Operations

To operate, maintain, secure and improve the Website and its features.

4.2 Editorial Communication

To communicate with founders, businesses, entrepreneurs, contributors, PR representatives and other persons regarding startup stories, business stories, interviews, funding announcements and editorial opportunities.

4.3 Newsletters and Funding Alerts

To send newsletters, startup updates, funding alerts, business stories and other communications that You have requested or subscribed to.

4.4 Enquiries

To respond to questions, suggestions, feedback, business enquiries and other communications.

4.5 Personalization

To understand how Users interact with the Website and improve the relevance, presentation and performance of our Content.

4.6 Analytics

To analyse Website traffic, audience behaviour, Content performance and technical performance.

4.7 Security

To detect, investigate and prevent fraud, spam, abuse, unauthorised access, malicious activity and other security incidents.

4.8 Legal Compliance

To comply with Applicable Law, legal processes, governmental requests, court orders or regulatory requirements.

4.9 Business Protection

To establish, exercise or defend legal rights, protect the Website and protect the interests of Bizzup India, its Users and other stakeholders.

5. STARTUP, BUSINESS AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS

Bizzup India may provide facilities through which founders, startups, businesses, agencies, PR representatives or other persons may submit information for potential editorial coverage.

Such submissions may include:

Founder information;
Startup/company information;
Business model;
Funding details;
Investor information;
Financial or growth information;
Product/service information;
Photographs and videos;
Press releases;
Statements and quotations;
Website and social media links;
Other information relevant to editorial coverage.

5.1 Editorial Use

By submitting information to Bizzup India for editorial consideration, You acknowledge that the information may be reviewed, edited, verified, published or otherwise used for legitimate editorial purposes.

5.2 Public Information

Information intentionally supplied for publication may become publicly available once published on the Website or through other Bizzup India communication channels.

Accordingly, Users should not submit confidential, proprietary or highly sensitive information unless they have specifically obtained appropriate permission or have otherwise determined that publication is appropriate.

5.3 Accuracy of Submissions

The person submitting information represents that, to the best of their knowledge, the information provided is accurate and that they have the necessary authority or permission to submit such information.

Bizzup India may request additional information or verification before publishing certain Content.

6. FUNDING ALERTS AND NEWSLETTERS

Users may voluntarily subscribe to Bizzup India newsletters, funding alerts or other email communications.

By subscribing, You authorize Bizzup India and its authorized service providers to process the provided contact information for delivering the requested communications.

Such communications may include:

Funding announcements;
Startup funding alerts;
Business stories;
Founder stories;
Startup ecosystem updates;
New articles;
Industry developments;
Bizzup India announcements;
Promotional or partnership communications, where permitted.

You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time through the unsubscribe mechanism included in the relevant communication or by contacting:

bizzupindia@gmail.com

Withdrawal from marketing or newsletter communications will not necessarily prevent us from sending essential administrative, security or legally required communications.

7. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Bizzup India may use cookies, pixels, tags, web beacons and similar technologies.

These technologies may help us:

Recognize returning visitors;
Remember preferences;
Understand Website usage;
Measure traffic;
Analyze Content performance;
Improve Website functionality;
Detect technical problems;
Maintain security;
Support advertising and marketing activities where applicable.

You may manage or disable cookies through Your browser settings.

However, disabling cookies may affect certain Website features or functionality.

8. ANALYTICS AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may use third-party technology providers to understand Website usage, measure performance, maintain infrastructure and improve user experience.

Such providers may process certain technical or usage information on our behalf.

Depending upon the technologies implemented on the Website from time to time, these services may include analytics, hosting, content delivery, email delivery, security, advertising and other technology services.

The use of any third-party service is subject to the applicable terms and privacy practices of that service provider.

9. ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

Bizzup India may display advertisements, sponsored content or commercial communications from third parties.

Advertising or technology partners may use cookies and similar technologies to measure advertising performance or deliver relevant advertisements, subject to Applicable Law and applicable user choices.

Bizzup India does not sell Personal Data as a standalone database to advertisers.

Where commercial or sponsored Content is published, it may be identified or presented in accordance with applicable editorial and advertising practices.

10. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

Bizzup India does not ordinarily sell or rent Your Personal Data as a standalone personal database.

However, Personal Data may be shared where reasonably necessary with:

10.1 Service Providers

Technology, hosting, analytics, email, security, communication and other service providers engaged to support our operations.

10.2 Professional Advisers

Lawyers, accountants, auditors, consultants or other professional advisers where reasonably necessary.

10.3 Legal and Regulatory Authorities

Where disclosure is required or permitted by Applicable Law, court order, governmental direction or lawful request.

10.4 Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, restructuring, acquisition, financing, sale of assets, change in control or similar corporate transaction, information may be transferred to the relevant successor or transaction party, subject to Applicable Law.

10.5 Protection of Rights

Where reasonably necessary to protect the Website, Bizzup India, its Users, employees, partners or other persons from fraud, abuse, unlawful activity or security threats.

11. PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

Bizzup India may publish information that is already publicly available or that has been voluntarily provided for publication.

For example, startup and business information may be obtained from:

Public company announcements;
Regulatory filings;
Press releases;
Company websites;
Public interviews;
Public social media profiles;
Investor announcements;
Publicly accessible databases;
Information voluntarily submitted to Bizzup India.

Where legally permissible, such information may be used for editorial and informational purposes.

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain Personal Data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted under Applicable Law.

Retention may be necessary for:

Providing Services;
Maintaining business and editorial records;
Resolving disputes;
Preventing fraud or abuse;
Maintaining security;
Complying with legal obligations;
Establishing or defending legal claims.

When Personal Data is no longer reasonably required, we may delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with our internal practices and Applicable Law.

13. DATA SECURITY

Bizzup India takes reasonable technical, organisational and administrative measures designed to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, loss or destruction.

However, no electronic transmission, internet service or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, while we endeavour to protect Personal Data using reasonable safeguards, Bizzup India does not guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, social media platforms, articles, services or other online resources.

These third-party platforms are independently operated and are not controlled by Bizzup India.

Bizzup India is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of such third parties.

Users are advised to review the privacy policies applicable to third-party services before providing information to them.

15. USER RIGHTS

Subject to Applicable Law, You may have certain rights in relation to Your Personal Data, including the right to:

Request information regarding Personal Data processed by us;
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data;
Request deletion or erasure where legally applicable;
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
Opt out of certain marketing communications;
Raise a grievance regarding the processing of Personal Data;
Exercise other rights available under Applicable Law.

Requests may be submitted to:

bizzupindia@gmail.com

We may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the person making a request before processing such request.

Certain requests may be subject to legal, regulatory or other applicable limitations.

16. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT

Where processing is based upon Your consent, You may withdraw such consent by contacting us or using the relevant mechanism provided by Bizzup India.

Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal.

Further, withdrawal may affect our ability to provide certain communications, features or Services for which such information is necessary.

17. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Website is not specifically intended to collect Personal Data from children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect Personal Data from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited under Applicable Law.

If You believe that a child has provided Personal Data to Bizzup India in circumstances where such collection was not permitted, You may contact us at:

bizzupindia@gmail.com

Upon receiving an appropriate request, we may take reasonable steps to review and address the matter in accordance with Applicable Law.

18. CROSS-BORDER PROCESSING

Certain service providers engaged by Bizzup India may process or store information in jurisdictions outside India.

Where Personal Data is processed or transferred across jurisdictions, Bizzup India will take reasonable measures required under Applicable Law in relation to such processing or transfer.

19. COMMUNICATIONS

By voluntarily providing Your contact information, You may receive communications relevant to Your interaction with Bizzup India, including responses to enquiries, newsletters, funding alerts, editorial communications and other requested information.

You may opt out of non-essential promotional communications at any time.

Bizzup India may nevertheless retain and use information necessary for administrative, legal, security, compliance or record-keeping purposes.

20. FRAUD, ABUSE AND SECURITY MONITORING

Bizzup India reserves the right to collect and process technical information where reasonably necessary to:

Detect fraudulent activity;
Prevent spam;
Investigate security incidents;
Prevent unauthorised access;
Protect Website infrastructure;
Enforce applicable terms;
Protect Users and third parties.

Such information may be disclosed to relevant authorities or service providers where required or permitted under Applicable Law.

21. LEGAL DISCLOSURES

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy, Bizzup India may access, preserve, use or disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

Comply with Applicable Law;
Comply with a valid legal process, court order or governmental request;
Protect the rights, property or safety of Bizzup India;
Protect the rights, property or safety of Users or other persons;
Investigate fraud, abuse or security incidents;
Establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Any such disclosure will be made in accordance with Applicable Law.

22. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Bizzup India may modify, amend, update or replace this Policy from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

Changes in our business practices;
Changes in technology;
Changes in Website functionality;
Changes in Applicable Law;
Changes in data-processing practices;
Regulatory or compliance requirements.

The updated version will be published on the Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after an updated Policy has been published constitutes acknowledgement of the updated Policy to the extent permitted by Applicable Law.

23. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Policy is determined by a competent authority or court to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, such provision shall be interpreted to the maximum extent permissible under Applicable Law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

24. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.

Subject to any mandatory statutory or regulatory forum, courts having appropriate jurisdiction in Delhi, India shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Policy and the processing of Personal Data by Bizzup India.

25. GRIEVANCE / PRIVACY CONTACT

For any question, request, concern or grievance relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of Your Personal Data, You may contact us at:

Bizzup India
A venture of Delhi Infomedia Private Limited

Website: www.bizzupindia.com
Email: bizzupindia@gmail.com

Please include sufficient information in Your communication to enable us to understand and appropriately address Your request.

26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By accessing or using www.bizzupindia.com, submitting information, subscribing to newsletters or funding alerts, communicating with Bizzup India, or voluntarily providing Personal Data to us, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Where Applicable Law requires specific consent, such consent shall be obtained through an appropriate mechanism.

Bizzup India
A Venture of Delhi Infomedia Private Limited

www.bizzupindia.com
bizzupindia@gmail.com