PRIVACY POLICY
Elite Startup School is committed to protecting the privacy, personal data, and intellectual venture assets of our students, parents, mentors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding information collection, usage, and governance.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you submit an application, register for an event, request program brochures, or contact admissions, we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, educational background, city, and parent/guardian contact details (for applicants under 18 years of age).
B. Venture & Pitch Deck Information
Information submitted as part of cohort applications, startup pitch teardowns, or fund allocation reviews (e.g. startup ideas, business models, prototypes, and team credentials) is stored securely and treated with founder-grade confidentiality.
C. Automated Usage Data & Analytics
When you visit our website, we automatically collect basic log information, IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, referring URLs, and engagement analytics to enhance website responsiveness and platform usability.
2. How We Use Your Information
A. Academic & Admissions Operations
We use your data to process cohort applications, conduct entrance interviews, review eligibility for the ₹5 Crore startup fund pool, and manage enrollment into residential and crash course tracks.
B. Mentorship & Founder Matching
With your consent, relevant venture details are shared with verified industry mentors, angel investors, and venture committee members to provide targeted advisory and execution support.
C. Communication & Updates
We send transaction receipts, program orientation schedules, event invites, masterclass notifications, and updates regarding your application status.
3. Data Security & Confidentiality
A. Founder IP & Idea Protection
We maintain strict internal protocols to ensure that student venture ideas, pitch decks, and intellectual property remain 100% owned by the student founder and are never misappropriated.
B. Technical Safeguards
We employ industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption, secure database access restrictions, and role-based permissions to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of personal records.
5. Your Rights & Data Choices
A. Access, Correction & Deletion
You have the right to request access to your stored personal information, request corrections to inaccurate records, or request complete deletion of non-regulatory applicant profiles.
B. Communication Preferences
You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting our admissions desk.
6. Student & Minor Protection
A. Programs for Ages 9–18 (Junior CEO & Teenpreneur)
For students enrolling in Junior CEO Lab (Ages 9-12) and Teenpreneur Lab (Ages 13-18), enrollment is conducted with verified parental or legal guardian consent. We prioritize child safety and privacy across all digital interactions.
7. Grievance Redressal & Privacy Officer
For privacy queries, data access requests, or regulatory grievances, please reach out to our appointed Grievance Officer: