Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StudioK Pvt Ltd ("StudioK," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at studiok.dev or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile URL
• Professional Information: Educational background (IIT affiliation), work experience, startup ideas
• Application Data: Responses to application questions, assessment results, uploaded documents
• Communication Data: Messages, emails, and other correspondence with us

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate your application to our programs
• Communicate with you about your application status and our programs
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
• Partners: With your consent, we may share information with investors, mentors, or partner organizations relevant to your application
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Application data is typically retained for 3 years after the application cycle ends.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@studiok.dev.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our cookie preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

StudioK Pvt Ltd
Email: privacy@studiok.dev
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India