Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AGI House India ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using AGI House India, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Role (founder, investor, talent), company, title, city, bio, interests, profile photo
• Social Links: LinkedIn, Twitter, GitHub, personal website
• Communications: Messages, forum posts, event RSVPs
• Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication, preference cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• OAuth Providers: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture
• Event Platforms: RSVP data from integrated platforms like Luma

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile in the member directory (if approved)
• Facilitate connections between community members
• Send event notifications and community updates
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Improve our platform through analytics
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

4.1 Other Members

Your approved profile information (name, role, company, city, bio) is visible to other authenticated community members. You control what information appears in your profile.

4.2 Service Providers

• Hosting: Hetzner Cloud (server infrastructure)
• Authentication: Google OAuth
• Payments: Stripe
• Email: Resend
• Analytics: PostHog
• Events: Luma

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls limiting who can view sensitive data
• Secure database backups

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal compliance.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for optional processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work without them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: