1. Overview
A3 Capital (Mitcon AI & Deeptech Fund) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users who access this website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:
- India: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
- United Kingdom: UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
- European Union: EU GDPR (Regulation 2016/679)
- Other jurisdictions: Applicable local data protection laws
2. Data We Collect
When you register your interest or submit a pitch deck, we collect the following personal data:
- Registration: Full name, email address, country of residence, investor type, LinkedIn URL, how you heard about us, referrer
- Pitch Deck Submission: Email address, startup name, description, uploaded PDF file
- KYC Documents (if qualified): Identity proof, address proof, accreditation evidence, source of funds documentation
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, timestamps, page access logs
3. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Evaluating your eligibility as a potential investor
- Jurisdiction-based routing of investment materials (if eligible)
- Regulatory compliance and record-keeping (R1–R5 registers)
- KYC/AML verification for qualified investors
- Communication regarding fund materials and investment process
- Evaluating startup pitch decks for potential investment
- Audit trail maintenance for document access logging
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the DPDP Act and UK/EU GDPR, we process your data on the basis of:
- Consent: You provide explicit consent at the point of data collection
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with SEBI regulations, KYC/AML requirements
- Legitimate Interest: Evaluating investor eligibility and maintaining audit records
- Contract: Processing necessary for potential investment agreements
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using the following measures:
- Encrypted database storage (Supabase with Row Level Security)
- KYC documents stored in access-controlled cloud storage buckets
- Document access logging: every view/download is recorded
- Access restricted to authorised A3 Capital personnel only
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained for the following periods:
- Registration data: 7 years from last interaction (regulatory requirement)
- KYC documents: 5 years after end of any investment relationship
- Access logs: 7 years (audit trail requirement)
- Pitch deck submissions: 3 years from submission
You may request earlier deletion of your data where legally permitted (see Your Rights below).
7. Data Sharing
Your personal data may be shared with:
- SEBI or other regulatory authorities when legally required
- KYC/AML verification providers
- Legal and compliance advisors (under confidentiality obligations)
- Licensed agents registered in our Agent Register
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
8. Your Rights
Under the DPDP Act and UK/EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing for legitimate interest purposes
- Request data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact: sriram@a3capital.in
9. Cookies
This website uses essential cookies necessary for site functionality. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. See our Data Policy for details.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your jurisdiction of residence (including India, United States, and European data centres). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border data transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.