Draft Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Scope

This draft policy outlines the principles governing the intended collection, usage, and protection of information gathered from participants, delegates, applicants, and visitors of the ISF Startup Jathara 2026 summit taking place at GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha.

2. Information Collected

Upon activation of the formal registration and ticketing portals, the platform will collect information necessary for event administration, including:

• Contact coordinates: Full Name, Institutional Affiliation, Official Email, Phone Number.
• Participant Profile: Founder credentials, venture summary, student proof, or accredited investor status.
• Logistics Requirements: Arrival dates, transit hub selections, and campus accommodation preferences.

3. Intended Usage of Information

Participant information will be processed solely to:

• Issue official delegate accreditation, admission badges, and summit access passes.
• Coordinate campus security clearance and transit hub airport/railway shuttles.
• Facilitate relevant investor-founder matching for pitching sessions and roundtables.
• Provide essential notifications regarding schedule updates and safety advisories for the Dandakaranya forest trek.

4. Data Retention & Third Parties

Information will not be sold, rented, or distributed to commercial advertising brokers. Shared data will be strictly limited to verified institutional partners (ISF, GIET University, IncubateX) and essential hospitality contractors.

5. Contact & Privacy Inquiries

For legal inquiries or clarifications on data handling, please contact the secretariat at: