Privacy Policy

01 About PedalInvest

PedalInvest is an exclusive investment network and investor engagement platform operated by PedalStart Technology Private Limited under the PedalStart ecosystem.

PedalInvest connects angel investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), venture partners, and other eligible investors with curated early-stage startup investment opportunities. Through the PedalStart ecosystem, startups undergo founder support, mentorship, validation, and growth-oriented programs before being introduced to members of the PedalInvest network.

As part of its services, PedalInvest facilitates investor engagement, startup discovery, access to investment-related information, portfolio updates, founder interactions, ecosystem communications, and community-building initiatives.

PedalInvest also provides a digital platform and mobile application that enables users to:

• Create and manage investor accounts;
• Complete identity verification and KYC processes;
• Monitor startup investments and portfolio performance;
• Access investment-related documents and reports;
• Manage investor profiles and preferences;
• Receive communications, notifications, and updates;
• Participate in investor-focused programs, events, and ecosystem activities.

In providing these services, PedalInvest may collect, process, store, and use personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Unless expressly stated otherwise under a separate written agreement, PedalInvest does not provide regulated investment advisory services, portfolio management services, wealth management services, alternative investment fund management services, brokerage services, or custody services through the platform.

02 Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Date of birth
• Residential address
• Profile information

KYC and Verification Information

• PAN details
• Aadhaar information (where applicable)
• Identity verification documents
• Address verification documents
• Investor accreditation information

Financial Information

• Bank account details
• Investment-related information
• Tax-related information
• Startup investment records

Documents Uploaded by Users

• Shareholder agreements
• Tax certificates
• Investment agreements
• Financial reports
• Pitch decks
• Other investment-related documents

Technical Information

• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Login information
• Usage analytics
• Application performance data

Authentication Information

Where users choose to sign in using Google Authentication, we may receive basic profile information associated with the Google account, subject to the permissions granted by the user.

03 How We Use Your Information

In addition to the existing purposes, we may use personal information to:

• Facilitate investor participation within the PedalInvest network;
• Share curated startup investment opportunities;
• Enable founder-investor communication and engagement;
• Provide investment-related updates and ecosystem communications;
• Conduct investor onboarding and accreditation processes where applicable;
• Organize investor events, webinars, networking sessions, and community initiatives.

04 Legal Basis for Processing

We process information:

• With your consent
• To provide requested services
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To protect legitimate business interests
• To prevent fraud and security risks

05 Sharing of Information

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

• Technology service providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Authentication providers such as Google
• Professional advisors including legal and compliance consultants
• Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies where required by law

All third-party service providers are required to maintain reasonable confidentiality and security standards.

06 Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

07 Data Storage and Security

PedalStart Technology Private Limited implements reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information and investor-related data against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures may include:

• Secure cloud-based infrastructure and hosting environments;
• Encryption of data during transmission where applicable;
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms;
• Role-based access permissions;
• Periodic monitoring and security reviews;
• Secure storage of KYC, investment, and account-related documents.

Access to personal and investor information is restricted to authorized personnel, service providers, and partners who require such access to provide services or fulfill legal and operational obligations.

While we take commercially reasonable steps to protect information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

08 Compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

PedalStart Technology Private Limited is committed to handling personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), as amended from time to time. Where applicable, users may have rights under the DPDP Act, including:

• The right to access information regarding personal data processing;
• The right to request correction or updating of inaccurate personal data;
• The right to request erasure of personal data, subject to legal and regulatory obligations;
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• The right to seek grievance redressal regarding personal data handling practices.

Users may exercise applicable rights by contacting us at connect@pedalstart.com.

PedalStart may retain certain information where required to comply with applicable laws, regulatory obligations, contractual commitments, dispute resolution requirements, fraud prevention measures, or legitimate business purposes.

09 Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain user accounts
• Provide platform services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it where reasonably practicable.

10 User Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may:

• Access personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request information regarding data processing activities

Requests may be submitted to connect@pedalstart.com.

11 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website and platform may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality
• Analyze usage patterns
• Enhance user experience
• Maintain security

Users may modify browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

12 Third-Party Services

PedalInvest may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

13 Children's Privacy

PedalInvest is intended only for individuals who are at least 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

14 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on the website and application with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15 Contact Information