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Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Notice

This Privacy Policy describes how ALTX ("we," "us," or "our") handles your information.

By using our site, you agree to this policy.

Key Points

  • No Legal Advice: This is informational only. Consult a lawyer for legal questions.

  • Your Responsibility: Read this before submitting information.

  • We May Update This: Continued use means you accept changes.

  • Age Requirement: 13+ to use our services. Under 18 needs parental consent.

  • Security: We use reasonable measures but can't guarantee absolute security.

  • Third-Party Links: We're not responsible for other websites' privacy practices.

Your Rights

Depending on location, you may access, correct, delete, or restrict your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Governing Law

This policy follows Indian law. Disputes go to Bangalore, Karnataka courts.

Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect

You Provide:

  • Email address

  • Name (optional)

  • University/education info (if shared)

  • Messages you send us

Automatically Collected:

  • Browser and device info

  • Pages visited, time spent

  • IP address and location

  • Cookies (see Section 4)

2. How We Use It

We use your info to:

  • Send program updates and resources

  • Process accelerator applications

  • Answer your questions

  • Improve our services

  • Analyze usage patterns

  • Send open source opportunities (opt-out anytime)

We never:

  • Sell your data

  • Share emails with spam lists

  • Use data without consent

3. Who We Share With

Service Providers:

  • Email platforms (Mailchimp, SendGrid)

  • Website hosting

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

  • Payment processors

They're required to protect your data.

Legal Requirements:

  • Court orders or government requests

  • Fraud prevention

  • Protecting our rights

Business Transfers:

  • If ALTX is acquired, your data may transfer

4. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Site functionality

  • Analytics

  • Improving experience

Types:

  • Essential (required)

  • Analytics (track usage)

  • Marketing (with consent)

Control cookies through browser settings.

5. Data Retention

  • Waitlist: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Participants: Program duration + 2 years

  • Inactive: Delete after 2 years of no engagement

  • Legal: Keep longer if required by law

6. Your Rights

You can:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion

  • Opt-out of emails

  • Download your data

  • Withdraw consent

Contact: privacy@altx.in

7. Security

We protect your data with:

  • Encrypted transmission (SSL)

  • Secure servers

  • Access controls

  • Regular audits

No system is 100% secure. Keep your credentials safe.

8. International Transfers

Data processed in India. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Children

Not for under 13. If we discover data from under 13, we delete it immediately.

Under 18 needs parental consent.

10. Third Parties

We may use:

  • Google Analytics

  • Social platforms (Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn)

  • Payment processors

Review their privacy policies separately.

11. Updates

We'll notify you of major changes via:

  • Updated policy on website

  • Email to registered users

Continued use means acceptance.

12. Contact Us

Questions or requests:

Email: privacy@altx.in
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Response: Within 7 business days

13. Complaints

File complaints with your local data protection authority.

India: Contact authority under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

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