a. Personal Information:

We collect information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, company, job title, and any other information you provide during registration, communication, or use of our services.

b. Technical Data:

This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and usage data collected automatically through cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

c. Event Participation Data:

Details related to your participation in events, including registration information, pitch submissions, networking activities, and communication with other users.

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services and events.

• Facilitate communications between founders, investors, partners, and participants.

• Process registrations, applications, and submissions.

• Improve and personalize your experience.

• Send important updates, event notifications, and marketing communications (with your consent).

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers:

Third-party vendors who support our platform, events, and marketing efforts.

• Partners and Sponsors:

With your consent or as necessary to facilitate partnerships and event participation.

• Legal Authorities:

When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

• Withdraw consent to marketing communications.

• Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at atharv@backersstage.com.