Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

1. Introduction

HSR Founders Club ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, LinkedIn profile URL
  • LinkedIn Profile Data: Professional experience, headline, location, connections count, profile picture
  • Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Razorpay (we do not store credit card information)
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and functionality
  • Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics to improve our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Verifying your eligibility for membership
  • Processing membership applications and payments
  • Providing access to community features (Discord, events, partner benefits)
  • Communicating important updates, events, and newsletters
  • Improving our platform and services
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Share Information With:

  • Service Providers: Razorpay (payments), LinkedIn (authentication), Apify (profile verification), Discord (community access)
  • Partner Companies: Limited information to provide member perks and deals (with your consent)
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

4.2 We Do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your information for marketing purposes without consent
  • Publicly display your contact information without permission

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing and authentication
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and data minimization

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Needed to provide you services
  • Required to comply with legal obligations
  • Necessary to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

After membership termination, we may retain certain information for legal and operational purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hsrfounders.club

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may limit functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

  • LinkedIn: For authentication and profile verification
  • Razorpay: For secure payment processing
  • Discord: For community access
  • Apify: For LinkedIn profile scraping (verification only)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information is primarily stored in India. If transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: hello@hsrfounders.club

Address: HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, India