Privacy & Data Protection Policy

1. Information We Collect

NASFIM may collect information including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information
• Business name and registration details
• Email addresses and telephone numbers
• Business profiles and funding requirements
• Documents uploaded to the platform
• Financial and investment-related information
• Website usage and technical information

2. Purpose of Collecting Your Information

Your information may be collected and processed for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing your NASFIM account
• Connecting users with funding, investment and business opportunities
• Facilitating interactions between SMEs, financial institutions, investors and partners
• Conducting research, analytics and ecosystem reporting
• Improving the performance and functionality of the platform
• Communicating updates, opportunities and important information

3. Sharing of Information

By using the NASFIM Platform, you consent to your information being shared with:

Information shall only be shared for legitimate business and operational purposes.

• Participating Financial Institutions
• Investors and Venture Capital Firms
• Development Partners
• Business Support Organisations
• Professional Service Providers
• Government Agencies where required by law

4. Data Confidentiality and Security

NASFIM shall take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect your information from:

However, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

• Unauthorised access
• Loss or destruction
• Misuse
• Alteration or disclosure

5. Use of Aggregated Data

NASFIM may use anonymised and aggregated data for:

No individual or business will be identified without appropriate consent.

• Research and publications
• Industry reports and analytics
• Policy development
• Ecosystem insights and statistical reporting

6. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your profile
• Request deletion of information, subject to legal and operational requirements
• Withdraw consent for certain processing activities

7. Data Retention

NASFIM shall retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

The NASFIM Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. NASFIM is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

9. Policy Changes

NASFIM reserves the right to amend this Privacy and Data Protection Policy from time to time. Any updates shall become effective upon publication on the platform.

10. Consent

By creating an account, registering on or using the NASFIM Platform, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood this Privacy & Data Protection Policy.
• You consent to the collection, processing and storage of your information.
• You consent to the sharing of your information with participating institutions and partners for legitimate business purposes.
• You understand that NASFIM may use anonymised data for research and analytics purposes.

Registration Consent Statement

By clicking Register, you agree to the NASFIM Terms & Conditions and Privacy & Data Protection Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your information for the purpose of facilitating funding, investment and business opportunities.

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