Privacy Policy

Introduction

TG10X ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform at tg10x.com ("Platform"), including services for job seekers, startups, investors, partners, and experts in Telangana's startup ecosystem. By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you sign up (e.g., via LinkedIn), create a profile, or interact with the Platform, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, job history, skills, company details, or other information you provide.
• Authentication Data: If you sign in with LinkedIn, we collect data like your LinkedIn ID, name, and email, as permitted by your LinkedIn settings.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Platform, such as pages visited, searches, job applications, or connections made.
• Device Information: We may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system to optimize your experience.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve Platform services, such as job matching, startup directories, investor deal flow, and mentorship connections.
• Personalize your experience, like recommending jobs or resources tailored to your profile.
• Facilitate connections between users, such as job seekers and startups or startups and investors.
• Communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, or Platform-related notifications.
• Analyze usage to enhance Platform performance and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the Platform's security.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your profile information (e.g., job seeker skills, startup details) may be visible to relevant users (e.g., hiring startups, investors) based on your settings.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third parties (e.g., Supabase for authentication, Sanity for data management) to process data on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Partners: With your consent, we may share data with ecosystem partners (e.g., incubators, academic institutions) for collaboration or program opportunities.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose data to comply with legal processes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can view and edit your profile information through your Platform account.
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at privacy@tg10x.com. Note that some data may be retained for legal or operational purposes.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us.
• Cookies: Manage cookie preferences in your browser or through our cookie consent tool (if applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tg10x.com.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption (e.g., HTTPS, Supabase's PKCE flow), access controls, and regular audits, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates third-party services, such as LinkedIn for authentication and Sanity for content management. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:

• LinkedIn Privacy Policy
• Sanity Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have such data, contact us at privacy@tg10x.com.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in servers outside India (e.g., Supabase or Sanity servers). We ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws for such transfers, using standard contractual clauses where required.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or Platform notifications. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the latest version.