Privacy Policy

Taran Brinson 20/11/24

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how AP Startup Hub collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at apstartup.in. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we gather through standard web technologies. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog, which does not require registration or store personal data in databases.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referral URLs and device information
Standard server log data

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms (which we do not store).

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
To understand reader preferences and tailor content
To ensure the website functions properly
To comply with legal obligations and detect security issues

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-term).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support our website operations, including:

Google Analytics to measure traffic and user behavior
Advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to display relevant, non-personalized ads
Content delivery networks to improve site speed and reliability

These third parties may collect information about your visits to our site, but they do not collect personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we follow industry best practices to minimize risks.

Your Rights

Under Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

Be informed about how your data is used
Request deletion of your data if collected via direct interaction (e.g., contact form)
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
Complain to the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your rights have been violated

Since we do not store personal data in databases, most requests pertain to cookies or third-party tracking. You can manage these via your browser or privacy tools.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.