Privacy Policy

BIPSIQ

Operated by PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED

Effective Date: 9 October 2026
Last Updated: 9 October 2026
Version: 1.1
Website: https://bipsiq.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to BIPSIQ (“Bipsiq,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Bipsiq is a digital news, business information and media platform operated by PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED, a company incorporated in India.

Bipsiq publishes startup news, fundraising announcements, venture capital developments, business updates, editorial content and sponsored articles. Our services also include email newsletters, startup and press release submissions, paid public relations opportunities and digital advertising services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information transparently and responsibly in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, retain and protect personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us or use our services.

It also explains your rights and choices concerning personal information, including newsletter preferences, advertising technologies and privacy requests.

This Privacy Policy applies to the website located at https://bipsiq.com and associated Bipsiq services operated by PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED.

2. Data Controller and Company Information

The organization responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal information for Bipsiq’s own operations is:

PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED

Brand: BIPSIQ

Registered Address:

AR 503 Tower Aristoplot No. C 78,
Supertech 34 Pavilion,
Noida Sector 34, Uttar Pradesh 201301,
India

Privacy Email: privacy@bipsiq.com

Website: https://bipsiq.com

Where applicable privacy laws use terms such as “data controller,” “data fiduciary” or “business,” these terms refer to PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED to the extent relevant to its processing activities.

Third-party service providers may act as processors, service providers or independent controllers depending on the services they provide and their legal arrangements.

3. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information processed through:

• Visits to the Bipsiq website.
• Newsletter subscription and delivery.
• Contact and business enquiry forms.
• Startup news and fundraising announcement submissions.
• Press release and editorial submissions.
• Sponsored article and paid PR enquiries.
• Advertising enquiries and transactions.
• Online payment administration.
• Website analytics and advertising technologies.
• Customer support and business communications.
• Privacy, consent and legal compliance activities.

This Policy does not govern the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from Bipsiq.

4. Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Bipsiq, we may collect or process the following categories of personal information.

4.1 Personal and contact information

• Full name.
• Email address.
• Telephone or WhatsApp number.
• Job title or professional designation.
• Company or startup name.
• Company website URL.
• LinkedIn profile URL.
• Information included in messages or enquiries.

4.2 Newsletter information

When you subscribe to a newsletter, we collect your email address and any additional information voluntarily provided during registration.

We also process information necessary to administer subscription preferences, record consent and manage unsubscribe requests.

4.3 Editorial submissions

When you submit editorial materials, we may collect:

• Startup profiles.
• Press releases.
• Funding announcements.
• Pitch decks and presentations.
• Founder and executive information.
• Business-related documents.
• Company information.
• Supporting documents or attachments.
• Information about individuals included in submitted materials.

Editorial submissions may contain information concerning individuals other than the person making the submission.

4.4 Sponsored-content and advertising information

When you enquire about or purchase sponsored publication or advertising services, we may collect:

• Customer name and contact details.
• Business or company information.
• Requested service details.
• Publication and advertising instructions.
• Billing-related information.
• Payment transaction references.
• Payment status.
• Relevant customer correspondence.

4.5 Website and technical information

When you access Bipsiq, our hosting systems and enabled website technologies may process:

• IP addresses.
• Device and browser information.
• Operating system information.
• Pages visited.
• Referring URLs.
• Website interactions.
• Cookie and similar identifiers.
• Analytics identifiers.
• Advertising identifiers.
• Advertising interaction and conversion information.
• Session and usage information.

The precise information processed depends on the relevant technology, its configuration, your location and applicable privacy preferences.

5. Sources of Personal Information

We obtain personal information through the following sources.

Directly from you: When you subscribe, submit forms, contact us, provide editorial material or purchase our services.

From authorized representatives: When founders, startups, public relations agencies or business representatives provide relevant editorial or commercial information.

From submitted documents: When information is included in pitch decks, press releases, announcements or other materials submitted to Bipsiq.

Automatically through website technologies: When website functionality, analytics, advertising or other enabled technologies process information associated with website use.

From payment and service providers: When transaction or service administration generates information needed to fulfill requests, maintain records or respond to enquiries.

6. How We Use Personal Information

We process personal information for the following purposes.

6.1 Website operation

To operate, maintain, administer and secure Bipsiq and its related website infrastructure.

6.2 Editorial operations

To receive, evaluate, verify, edit, manage and publish startup news, fundraising announcements, press releases and related editorial content.

6.3 Business communication

To respond to enquiries, communicate with business contacts and provide information about requested services.

6.4 Newsletter distribution

To deliver subscribed newsletters, manage mailing preferences, maintain subscription records and process unsubscribe requests.

6.5 Sponsored publication and advertising

To administer sponsored articles, advertising enquiries, paid publication arrangements and related customer communications.

6.6 Payment processing

To administer transactions, payment confirmations, refunds, customer billing and related financial records.

6.7 Analytics and website improvement

To understand website usage, assess performance and improve the functionality and effectiveness of our services.

6.8 Advertising and measurement

To deliver and measure advertising, manage advertising campaigns and support personalization where permitted by applicable law and visitor preferences.

6.9 Security and fraud prevention

To maintain website security, prevent misuse, investigate suspicious activity and protect our legitimate business operations.

6.10 Legal compliance

To comply with applicable obligations, maintain legally required records, respond to lawful requests and establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

7. Legal Bases for Processing

Where the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) or United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) applies, Bipsiq processes personal information using an appropriate lawful basis.

Depending on the relevant activity, these may include:

Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and consent-dependent advertising, analytics or tracking technologies.

Contractual necessity: For processing needed to provide purchased publication, advertising or other contracted services.

Pre-contractual steps: For processing necessary to respond to requests made before entering a service agreement.

Legitimate interests: For appropriate business communications, website administration, security and editorial activities, subject to applicable balancing requirements and individual rights.

Legal obligations: For processing necessary to comply with applicable tax, accounting, regulatory or other legal requirements.

Processing-purpose mapping

Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Certain editorial processing activities may also be subject to applicable protections for journalistic purposes, freedom of expression and freedom of information.

8. Newsletter Communications

Bipsiq operates an email newsletter service containing startup news, funding announcements, market developments and related business information.

Newsletter subscriptions use a separate affirmative opt-in process.

Our newsletter system is operated using infrastructure supported by Hostinger.

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time through the unsubscribe link provided in each newsletter.

You may also request removal from the newsletter mailing list by contacting:

privacy@bipsiq.com

Following a valid unsubscribe request, we will stop sending the relevant newsletters.

Limited information may be retained where necessary to maintain suppression preferences, preserve consent records or satisfy applicable legal obligations.

Communications necessary for an existing service transaction may be handled separately from optional newsletters.

9. Editorial Submissions and Publication

Bipsiq accepts startup announcements, fundraising information, company profiles, press releases and other editorial submissions.

Submitted materials may be reviewed, edited, verified and considered for publication according to our editorial standards and applicable submission terms.

9.1 Submission authorization

Persons submitting information must have the necessary rights, permissions and authority to provide the submitted materials and authorize their intended use.

Where submitted materials include another individual’s personal information, the submitter is responsible for ensuring that the relevant disclosure is authorized or otherwise lawful.

9.2 Published information

Information included in published articles may become publicly accessible.

Published content may include names, professional titles, company affiliations, business information and other relevant editorial details.

Publicly available content may be indexed by search engines or referenced, copied or archived by third parties.

9.3 Editorial correction and removal

Individuals may request corrections or raise concerns regarding personal information included in published content by contacting privacy@bipsiq.com.

We assess such requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws, editorial responsibilities, freedom-of-expression protections and other legal considerations.

Removal from Bipsiq does not necessarily remove independently stored copies from third-party websites or search engines.

9.4 Sponsored content

Paid or sponsored editorial content is identified using relevant sponsored-content labelling.

The handling of sponsored submissions may also be governed by applicable commercial and publication terms.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Bipsiq uses cookies, scripts, pixels and related technologies for website operation, analytics, advertising and measurement.

The website uses the following identified services.

These technologies may process personal information through browser storage, technical identifiers, network requests or other mechanisms.

The information processed depends on the particular service, active features, consent preferences and applicable legal requirements.

10.1 Cookie categories

The website’s technologies may fall within categories such as:

• Strictly necessary cookies and technologies.
• Functional and preference technologies.
• Analytics and measurement.
• Advertising and personalization.
• Third-party content and social features.
• Security and fraud prevention.

10.2 Consent management

Bipsiq uses Google Privacy & messaging for its applicable European consent messages.

The website also maintains WordPress-based consent and tracking controls.

Where applicable law requires prior consent, relevant non-essential technologies are governed by the visitor’s valid consent choices.

Visitors can manage the available categories and withdraw applicable consent through the website’s privacy-preference controls.

10.3 Additional cookie information

Further information about cookies, technology providers, preferences and available controls is provided through the website’s consent interface and Cookie & Tracking Policy.

11. Advertising and Personalized Advertising

Bipsiq uses digital advertising technologies to support advertising delivery, monetization and campaign measurement.

These services may involve processing identifiers and website interaction information to:

• Display advertising.
• Measure advertising performance.
• Evaluate conversions.
• Manage advertising frequency.
• Provide interest-based advertising where permitted.
• Produce campaign and audience reports.

Some third-party advertising providers may collect information about online activities across websites or services.

Where legally required, we obtain appropriate consent before enabling consent-dependent personalized advertising or associated technologies.

Visitors may manage applicable advertising preferences using Bipsiq’s available privacy controls.

The legal treatment of information disclosed to advertising providers varies by jurisdiction. We assess applicable consent, objection and opt-out requirements according to the relevant processing activity and legal framework.

12. Payment Processing

Bipsiq uses Razorpay for online payment processing.

Payment transactions are completed using a Razorpay gateway-hosted checkout.

Razorpay may collect and process payment information directly under its applicable privacy terms and contractual arrangements.

Bipsiq processes transaction and business records necessary to administer purchased services, payment confirmations, refunds, invoices and customer enquiries.

Payment-related information may be retained longer than the general operational retention period where required under applicable accounting, taxation or other legal requirements.

13. Sharing of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to appropriate recipients for the purposes described in this Policy.

13.1 Hosting and infrastructure

Hostinger, for relevant website, hosting and communication infrastructure.

Bipsiq’s website operates using WordPress.

13.2 Analytics and advertising

Google, including its relevant analytics, advertising, tag management and consent services.

Meta, in connection with Meta Pixel.

LinkedIn, in connection with LinkedIn Insight Tag.

Microsoft, in connection with Microsoft Clarity.

These companies may act in different data protection roles depending on their services, purposes and contractual arrangements.

13.3 Payments

Razorpay, for relevant payment-processing and transaction activities.

13.4 Professional and service providers

Authorized technical, professional, administrative or support providers where their services require relevant information.

13.5 Editorial publication

Information contained in published articles may be accessible to members of the public.

13.6 Legal and regulatory disclosures

We may disclose information where required by applicable law, a valid legal process, competent authorities or where legally permitted and necessary for the protection of legal rights.

We do not treat every service-provider disclosure as equivalent to a statutory sale of personal information. The classification of advertising-related disclosures is determined under applicable law.

14. International Data Processing and Transfers

Bipsiq is operated from India.

Our business systems and service-provider arrangements involve processing or storage in:

• India.
• European Union.
• United States of America.

Personal information may be transferred, accessed or processed across these jurisdictions depending on the relevant service or provider.

We maintain applicable data-processing agreements and international-transfer contractual arrangements with relevant service providers.

Where transfers are subject to EU GDPR, UK GDPR or other applicable international-transfer restrictions, they are carried out subject to the relevant lawful transfer mechanism and required safeguards.

Depending on the transfer and recipient, such mechanisms may include applicable adequacy arrangements, approved contractual safeguards or another permitted mechanism.

You may contact privacy@bipsiq.com to request further information about relevant international-transfer safeguards, subject to applicable legal and confidentiality limitations.

15. Data Retention

Bipsiq generally retains routine operational personal information for 365 days from the last relevant activity, subject to the exceptions described below.

This retention approach applies to relevant newsletter information, enquiries, business communications, editorial submissions, uploaded files and other routine operational records.

15.1 Financial and statutory records

Where applicable accounting, taxation, regulatory or other laws require longer retention, the relevant records may be retained for the legally applicable period.

15.2 Published editorial material

Published articles and related editorial information may remain available through WordPress until editorial removal or another applicable legal obligation or justification requires modification or removal.

15.3 Legal claims

Information may be preserved where necessary for disputes, investigations, legal proceedings or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal rights.

15.4 Consent and unsubscribe records

Limited records may be retained where necessary to maintain consent evidence, respect unsubscribe preferences or demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements.

Following the applicable retention period, information is deleted or appropriately anonymized, unless continued retention is lawfully justified.

16. Information Security

Bipsiq maintains technical and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration or loss.

Our security arrangements take account of the information processed, the website infrastructure involved and the associated risks.

Access to information is managed according to operational requirements and relevant responsibilities.

We also consider the security responsibilities of third-party providers involved in hosting, payments and other services.

Although appropriate safeguards are important, no website, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Suspected privacy or information security concerns may be reported to privacy@bipsiq.com.

17. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your country or region, applicable law and the circumstances of processing, you may have rights to:

1. Request access to personal information.
2. Request correction of inaccurate information.
3. Request deletion where applicable.
4. Request restriction of certain processing.
5. Object to processing in applicable circumstances.
6. Request data portability where legally available.
7. Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon.
8. Exercise applicable rights regarding advertising and profiling.
9. Lodge a complaint with an appropriate supervisory authority.

These rights may be subject to applicable exceptions and limitations.

Certain requests relating to published editorial content may require balancing privacy rights with journalistic activities, freedom of expression, legal retention requirements and other applicable interests.

17.1 Exercising your rights

You may submit privacy-related requests to:

privacy@bipsiq.com

Bipsiq maintains an operational privacy request-handling process.

We may request information reasonably necessary to verify the identity or authority of the person submitting a request.

Requests are reviewed and addressed according to applicable legal requirements and response periods.

17.2 European Union and EEA residents

Individuals whose personal information is processed under the EU GDPR may exercise applicable rights under that Regulation.

They may also lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

17.3 United Kingdom residents

Individuals whose information is processed under the UK GDPR may exercise the applicable privacy rights provided by that law.

They may also lodge complaints with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

17.4 Indian residents

Individuals in India may exercise privacy and grievance-related rights available under applicable Indian law, taking account of the commencement and scope of relevant legal provisions.

17.5 United States residents

Residents of US states with applicable privacy protections may exercise rights available under the relevant state laws, subject to statutory applicability requirements and exceptions.

Requests may be directed to privacy@bipsiq.com.

18. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Bipsiq supports privacy-preference mechanisms, including website consent controls and browser-based privacy signals.

18.1 Do Not Track

Bipsiq has implemented handling for conventional browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

DNT preferences operate alongside the website’s applicable tracking and consent configuration. A DNT signal does not replace an affirmative consent choice where such consent is legally required, nor does it eliminate information already processed lawfully.

Visitors may manage optional tracking technologies through the privacy-preference controls available on Bipsiq.

18.2 Global Privacy Control

Bipsiq recognizes applicable Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where legally required.

Where a recognized universal opt-out mechanism has binding effect under applicable law, Bipsiq applies the relevant preference to covered processing activities.

GPC, conventional DNT signals and cookie-consent choices may operate under different legal requirements.

18.3 Third-party cross-site activity

Certain third-party advertising and measurement providers may collect information about website activities over time and across different websites or services, depending on the technologies enabled and relevant privacy choices.

Additional information and available controls are provided through the website’s consent interface and associated Cookie & Tracking Policy.

19. Age Eligibility and Children’s Privacy

Bipsiq’s newsletter subscription, editorial submission and other relevant interactive services are intended only for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.

We use age-eligibility confirmation controls in connection with the relevant services.

We do not knowingly solicit newsletter registrations or editorial submissions from individuals under 18.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from an individual who does not meet our eligibility requirements, we will assess the circumstances and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

Parents or guardians who have concerns regarding the processing of information relating to a minor may contact privacy@bipsiq.com.

20. Automated Processing and Profiling

Our analytics and advertising technologies may involve automated processing for purposes including advertising selection, interest-based personalization, campaign optimization and performance measurement.

Where applicable law provides rights relating to profiling or automated decision-making, eligible individuals may exercise those rights through the contact methods provided in this Policy.

We assess relevant processing according to its purposes, legal basis, effects and applicable data protection requirements.

21. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, startup profiles, company websites, social media platforms, news sources and other independent services.

We do not control the privacy practices of these independent services.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information or using their services.

22. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in:

• Our business activities.
• Website functionality.
• Personal information processing.
• Technology and service providers.
• Legal or regulatory requirements.
• Privacy practices and operational procedures.

The latest version will be made available on bipsiq.com with its applicable effective date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain fresh consent before implementing relevant changes.

Continued website use is not treated as a substitute for valid consent where affirmative consent is required.

23. United Kingdom Data Protection Representative

For matters involving personal information processed under the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Bipsiq has appointed the following United Kingdom representative:

Name: Shubham Chaturvedi

Address:
Baker Street, Marylebone,
London NW1 6XE,
United Kingdom

Email: connect@bipsiq.com

Telephone: +44 9599600396

Individuals in the United Kingdom and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office may contact the representative regarding relevant personal data processing activities and the exercise of applicable data protection rights.

The appointment does not transfer responsibility for Bipsiq’s personal information processing away from PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED.

Individuals may also contact Bipsiq directly using the privacy contact information below.

24. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we process personal information, newsletter preferences, cookies, advertising, privacy rights or editorial data concerns, please contact:

PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED
BIPSIQ

AR 503 Tower Aristoplot No. C 78,
Supertech 34 Pavilion,
Noida Sector 34, Uttar Pradesh 201301,
India

Privacy Email: privacy@bipsiq.com

Website: https://bipsiq.com

For UK GDPR representative matters:

Shubham Chaturvedi
Email: connect@bipsiq.com
Telephone: +44 9599600396

Effective Date: 9 October 2026
Last Updated: 9 October 2026
Version: 1.1

© 2026 PRANTUSHSHRA MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED. All rights reserved.

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