Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Startup and All (“we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Brand”), a brand owned and operated by Sachin Gadekar Advisory LLP (the “Firm”), collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your information when you access our website www.startupandall.com (the “Website”), or avail any of our services (the “Services”). By using the Website or Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

This Policy is published in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable laws of India.

1. Who We Are

Startup and All is a private legal-tech and business facilitation platform that assists entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium enterprises with company incorporation, registrations, statutory filings, compliance, and related administrative support. The Brand is operated by Sachin Gadekar Advisory LLP, an LLP registered in India bearing LLP Identification Number ACX-9486, with its registered office at Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Startup and All is NOT itself a law firm, chartered accountancy firm, company secretary firm or trademark agent, nor a representative of any Government authority. Where the law reserves work for a regulated professional (such as audits, certifications, attestations or statutory representation), that work is carried out only by independent, duly qualified professionals engaged for your matter in accordance with applicable law.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Identity and contact details such as your name, email address, mobile number, and postal address.
• KYC and statutory documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, passport, photographs, address proof, bank statements, and digital signature details, where required to deliver a Service.
• Business information such as proposed company name, business activity, partner/director details, and shareholding information.
• Payment information processed through our third-party payment gateway.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and usage data including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide, process, and deliver the Services you request.
• To prepare, file, and follow up on applications with the relevant Government authorities and professionals.
• To communicate with you regarding your orders, queries, and service updates.
• To process payments and issue invoices.
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations.
• To improve our Website, Services, and customer experience.
• To send promotional or marketing communications, where you have opted in (you may opt out at any time).

4. Legal Basis and Consent

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract for Services, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests. You may withdraw consent at any time by writing to us at info@startupandall.com; however, withdrawal may prevent us from delivering certain Services.

5. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We do not sell or lease your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With independent Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, advocates, and other qualified professionals engaged to perform regulated tasks on your behalf.
• With Government authorities, regulators, and statutory portals (such as the MCA, GST, and Income Tax portals) as necessary to deliver the Services.
• With trusted third-party service providers such as payment gateways, cloud hosting, and communication providers, bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Where required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business, subject to this Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. Typically, records are retained for a period of 8 years from the completion of a Service, after which data is securely deleted or anonymised, unless a longer period is required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain Website functionalities. We may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand usage patterns.

8. Data Security

We follow reasonable security practices and procedures as mandated under Indian law to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure, including SSL encryption, restricted access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Withdraw consent and opt out of marketing communications.
• Lodge a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see Section 12).

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of such third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules thereunder, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

Name: Sachin Gadekar
Designation: Designated Partner
Email: info@startupandall.com
Address: Sachin Gadekar Advisory LLP, Pune, Maharashtra, India

We endeavour to acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and resolve them within 15 days of receipt.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date and will become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts at Pune, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to this Policy.

15. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: