Privacy Policy

“Privacy is what gives us the power to define ourselves and make independent choices.” – Edward Snowden

1. Introduction

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website and services. By using our platform, you consent to the practices outlined here.

2. User Consent

By providing us with personal information, you explicitly consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please refrain from using our services.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Voluntary Information

We collect data that you willingly provide to us, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, and any content you send through our “Contact Us” form.
Surveys: Responses and feedback you share with us via surveys.
Account Information: Details such as your full name, phone number, email, and age when you create an account or register on our platform.
Job Applications: Information submitted as part of an employment application.

3.2 Automatic Information

We also automatically collect certain technical data to improve your experience on our platform, including:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and domain information.
Usage Data: Behavioral data collected via cookies and similar technologies. This includes the pages you visit, your interactions with our platform, and other analytical data.

If you’re logged into our account, we may link this data to your personal profile to improve your experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Account Management: To create and secure your account, and authenticate you as a registered user.
Platform Improvements: To maintain and enhance the functionality of our website and services.
Customer Support: To fulfill your service requests or respond to inquiries.
Communication: To send transactional emails, service updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and surveys.
Regulatory Compliance: For compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations. This may include sharing financial data, like PAN, income, and portfolio value, with authorized third parties (e.g., Smallcase managers) as required by SEBI guidelines.

5. Anonymous Data and Analytics

We may anonymize your personal information by removing identifiable details (such as name or email address). This anonymized data helps us understand usage patterns and improve our platform. We may use and share this data for internal analysis or with third-party partners.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our platform may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our domain, the privacy practices of those websites will apply. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and personalizing content. Cookies also help us track usage patterns and improve site performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our platform.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system can guarantee 100% security, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.

9. Technology Partners

Our platform may rely on third-party service providers like Smallcase Technologies Private Limited (STPL) for the underlying infrastructure. In such cases, any personal data shared with these partners will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and the agreements in place with them.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal obligations, or technology. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and provide an effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us.