T9L Ventures

Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

(a)

T9L Venture Studio Private Limited: T9L Venture Studio Private Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of India and having its registered office at [E-14/13, First floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110057] (“T9L”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”), owns and operates the website [www.t9l.com] (“Website”). T9L is engaged in the business of creating scalable, IP-led businesses for global markets, specializing in and leveraging AI-driven technology, intellectual property creation, marketing, branding, and design services, and delivering innovative solutions to clients. T9L also focuses on acquiring and developing AI-driven SaaS businesses and incubating startups through strategic support, creative development, and technological expertise (collectively referred to as the “Business”).

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This privacy policy (“Policy”) describes how T9L collects, uses, stores, shares, protects, disclose and otherwise processes personal information and data of users, visitors, founders, partners, candidates, and any other individual interacting with Our Website in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and other applicable data protection laws in India.

1.2 This Policy is governed by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable Indian laws and regulations.

1.3 By visiting or using Our Website or by submitting your information through any of Our online forms, You agree to the terms of this Policy and consent to the collection and Processing of your Personal Data as described herein. Please read this Policy carefully before using the Website. If You do not agree with this Policy, You should not access or use the Website or provide any Personal Information to Us.

2. DEFINITIONS

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For the purpose of this Policy

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“Personal Data”or “Personally Identifiable Information” or “PII” means any data that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, whether directly or indirectly, by reference to identifiers such as name, contact details, identification number, location data, or any factor specific to such person, and includes any data deemed personal under the DPDP Act.

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“Processing” means the entire cycle of operations performed on PII including collection, storage, use, disclosure, and deletion.

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“You” or “Your” or “User” or “Yourself” means any person accessing Our website, including founders, applicants, clients, partners, or visitors.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

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T9L does not collect any Personal Data unless You voluntarily choose to provide it. However, We collect the following categories of information depending on Your interaction with the Website:

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Information provided by Founders: When founders apply to collaborate with or seek support from T9L through Our Website and/or forms, We may collect:

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    Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

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    Company or startup information, including name, incorporation details, pitch decks, financial projections, intellectual property details, related business data, business metrics, or any other confidential business data voluntarily submitted to Us (“Founder Information”).This information may be shared, under confidentiality, with Our internal team and selected investors or ecosystem partners for evaluation and engagement purposes.

3.1.2Information provided by Career Applicants: When You apply for employment opportunities at T9L, We may collect:

  1. i

    Name, contact information, educational background, employment history, CV/resume, LinkedIn profile, and any other details voluntarily shared (“Applicant Information”). This data is used solely for recruitment and talent engagement purposes.

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Automatically Collected Information: In general, You may browse Our Website without providing any PPI about Yourself. When You browse Our Website, certain information may be collected automatically for analytics and site performance, such as:

  1. i

    IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, referring URL, domain names, access times and browsing behaviour. This information is used for the operations of the Business by T9L to maintain the quality of the services given and for the periodic maintenance of the Website and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Website.

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    Cookies: We may use various technologies to collect information about Your activities on Our Website, including cookies and beacons. Cookies are small files transferred to Your device when You visit a website that enables the websites to recognize Your browser and capture and remember certain information. Such information may be used to improve Your browsing and User experience and analysing site operations. By using the Website, You consent to the storage of cookies on Your devices. You may, however, disable the use of cookies by changing Your browser settings.

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    We collect data about how You interact with Our Website. This includes data such as access dates, times, App features or pages viewed, App crashes, number of times the page was visited and time spent on the site. Any other system activity, type of browser, and third-party sites or services used before or in the course of interacting with Our Website.

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    These do not directly identify You and is used to improve Our User experience and website security.

3.1.4 Except for the information explicitly listed above during the course of Your interaction with Our Website, We do not collect any sensitive Personal Information, including financial data, political views, health-related information, sexual orientation, or details related to race, caste, or language, unless such collection is mandated by applicable laws. By using the Website, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. You agree to periodically review the current version of the Policy, as posted on the Website or the App. If You do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use the Website.

4. PURPOSE AND USE OF INFORMATION

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We use the collected Personal Data for the following legitimate business and lawful purposes including without limitation:

  1. i

    To review and assess startup pitches, evaluate fit for incubation or investment programs, and share selected submissions with internal teams or potential investors.

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    To respond to queries, feedback, or partnership requests.

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    To maintain and improve the Website’s performance and User experience;

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    To review and process job applications and conduct recruitment activities.

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    To operate, manage, and improve Our Website and User experience.

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    To communicate with You regarding Your submission, application, or interest in T9L.

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    For internal research, analytics, and business reporting.

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    To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

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    To prevent, detect, and investigate fraud or misuse and risk management.

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    For any other purpose with Your consent.

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All Processing of Personal Data is done on the basis of consent, legitimate business interests, or legal obligations, as applicable.

5. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

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We may share Your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

  1. i

    Within T9L Group: With Our affiliates, subsidiaries, or associated entities, to enable service delivery and internal operations.

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    Investors / Partners: For founder submissions, select information and pitch decks may be shared confidentially with investors or mentors, as part of the evaluation and funding process.

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    Service Providers: With trusted third parties providing IT, analytics, recruitment, marketing, or communication support.

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    Legal and Regulatory Authorities: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or law enforcement requests.

  5. v

    Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, provided that the transferee agrees to uphold similar data protection standards.

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    With Consent: For any purpose for which You have explicitly authorized sharing.

6. DATA RETENTION

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By using the Website, You expressly consent to the Processing and retention of Your information. We will retain Your Personal Information only to the extent and for the period required by Us for the purposes set out in this Policy or as may be required for compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, or to protect, enforce or establish Our legal rights.

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The Founders’ submissions will be retained for the duration of the evaluation and incubation cycle, and anonymized thereafter and the Job applicant data may be retained for future opportunities unless You request deletion.

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You may request deletion of Your Personal Information by writing to [∙]. Subject to legal or regulatory retention obligations, We will delete such data within a reasonable time frame.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

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As per applicable law, You have the right to:

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    Request access to Your Personal Information: You have the right to request from Us, a summary of the Personal Information We process about You, including the Processing activities. We undertake with respect to such information. We will also provide any other relevant information related to Your Personal Data and its Processing as prescribed by law. You can make this request in the manner prescribed by the applicable regulations.

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    Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data: You are responsible for providing updated and correct information about Yourself to Us. We are not responsible for the authenticity, completeness or correctness of the Personal Information supplied by You. You are entitled to review the Personal Information provided by You to Us and ask Us in writing to update or correct such Personal Information after providing Us reasons as to why You believe such information is inaccurate or incomplete. We will make the necessary corrections or updation on being satisfied that such change is warranted.

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    Withdraw consent to the Processing of Your Personal Information: You may withdraw Your consent to the Processing of Your Personal Information at any time by contacting Us at [info@t9l.com]. If You revoke or withdraw Your consent for collection or Processing of Your Personal Information, then, subject to any compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, or to protect, enforce or establish Our legal rights, We will immediately stop actively collecting and Processing Your Personal Information.

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    Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India (upon its constitution).

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All requests may be submitted to the Grievance Officer.

8. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT

9. MINOR’S PRIVACY

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Our Website and the Business are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 18. If You have reasons to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided Personal Information to Us , please email Us at [info@t9l.com]. We will investigate and if appropriate, delete the Personal Information from Our systems. If You are under 18, You must have consent from Your parent or guardian to use Our Website.

10. SECURITY MEASURES

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We use security measures (including physical, electronic and procedural measures) as mandated by applicable law and in accordance with reasonable industry practices to safeguard Personal Information against loss, misuse, damage or modification and unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no system for transmitting or storing information electronically can be completely secure and We cannot guarantee that Personal Information or other communications will always remain secure. In using the Website, You accept the inherent security implications of data transmission over the internet. Therefore, the use of the Website will be at Your own risk, and We assume no liability for any disclosure of information due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party access or other acts of third parties, or acts or omissions beyond its reasonable control and You agree not to hold Us responsible for any breach of security.

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The information that is collected from You may be transferred to, stored, and processed at any destination as permitted under applicable law. By submitting information to Us, You agree to this transfer, storing and/ or Processing. We will take such steps as We consider reasonably necessary to ensure that Your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy.

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You are also solely responsible for protecting Your password and device against unauthorized access. We urge You to take every precaution to protect Your personal data when You are on the Internet. We assume no liability for any disclosure of information due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party acts, or acts or omissions beyond Our reasonable control.

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You acknowledge and agree that We shall not be held liable for any compromise of access to Your personal device, loss of information, theft, or any exploits or logic attacks resulting from malware or other software or hardware vulnerabilities beyond the control of our Services.

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If mandated by applicable law, We will notify You if a Personal Information breach occurs and the risk mitigation measures undertaken by Us, to the extent required by applicable law.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

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Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Policy does not apply to such external websites. We encourage You to review their privacy policies independently.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

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We may update this Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or Business changes. The updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website signifies Your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION / GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

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In case of any complaints for breach of this Policy or review of information as provided in this Policy, You may contact the Grievance Officer as below:

  1. (a)

    Grievance Redressal Officer: [Payal Ohri] (“Grievance Officer”)

  2. (b)

    Office Address: E-14/13, First floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110057

  3. (c)

    Phone No. – [9810205462]

  4. (d)

    Email: [payal@t9l.com]

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We will respond to any complaints received by the Grievance Officer within the time period prescribed under applicable law. As provided under applicable law, You will have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India as and when it is constituted.

14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

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This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts at New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising hereunder.

15. DISCLAIMER AND INDEMNITY

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WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EVERYTHING ON THE WEBSITE, THE CONTENT, SERVICES AND MATERIALS ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE”. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN RESPECT OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, SUITABILITY, CAPACITY, COMPLETENESS, AVAILABILITY, COMPATIBILITY OF THE SERVICES OR THE WEBSITE OR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THEREON. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES OR THE WEBSITE WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED OR BE FREE OF ERRORS VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. NEITHER WE AND OUR AFFILIATES, NOR THEIR OR THEIR AFFILIATES’ OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF ANY ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR ANY SITE LINKED TO IT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF DATA, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS.

16. NO CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION

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Please note that this Policy and accessing the Website does not entitle You to any services and does not create any right in Your favour or impose any obligation on Us, except as expressly set out in this Policy or otherwise mandated under applicable law.

[This Policy has been updated as of November 2025]