Privacy Policy for Ikomatch
Effective Date:
At Ikomatch (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide to Us
- Full name
- Email address
- Startup information (e.g. name, sector, funding stage, pitch materials)
- Communication preferences
- Any other data you enter when using the platform
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and location
- Browser type and device information
- Usage data and interaction logs
- Cookies and tracking technologies
c. Information from Third Parties
- Public databases
- Enrichment services (e.g., when we verify investor or program data)
- Referral or partner platforms
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our matching and support services.
- Customize your user experience.
- Communicate updates, offers, and notifications.
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who perform services on our behalf.
- Legal authorities when required by law.
- Business Partners
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These small data files help us:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Track usage for analytics and improve performance
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for basic functionalities such as page navigation, secure log-in, and filling out forms. The website cannot function properly without them and they cannot be switched off in our systems.Analytics Cookies
Also called performance cookies, they help us understand how visitors interact with our site—e.g., which pages are visited most—by collecting and reporting information anonymously.Marketing Cookies
These cookies track users across websites to display personalized and relevant advertisements. They enable ad delivery, reporting, and performance metrics
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned in this policy or as required by law.
6. Your Rights under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct or complete your personal data if it’s inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we process your data under specific circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service provider or directly to you.
Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing or where we rely on legitimate interests.
Right to Avoid Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely by automated processes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for processing your personal data at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority regarding our data handling practices.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards including encryption and access controls to protect your data.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access our services from outside India, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our servers or third-party service providers are located. These regions may not have data protection laws as stringent as your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers and processing.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material updates, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website prior to the changes becoming effective.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]