Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, share and protect your personal data.

Last updated: 1 June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Mentor Fund Bridge ("we", "us") collects, uses, discloses, retains and protects your personal data when you use the Platform. We are committed to handling your data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described here.

01Data fiduciary & scope

For the purposes of the DPDP Act, Mentor Fund Bridge acts as the Data Fiduciary in respect of the personal data it determines the purpose and means of processing for. This policy applies to all users of the Platform — founders, investors, members and visitors.

02Personal data we collect

▸Identity & contact data: name, email, phone number, organisation and role.
▸Account & profile data: credentials (hashed), preferences, and the startup or investor profile you build.
▸Business data: stage, sector, traction, ask, thesis, ticket size and similar details you choose to share.
▸Verification data (where applicable): KYC and accreditation documents you submit.
▸Transaction data: invoices, amounts, method and status — full card/bank details are handled by our payment partners, not stored by us.
▸Technical & usage data: device, browser, IP address, cookies and interactions with the Platform.

03Purposes & lawful basis

We process personal data on the basis of your consent and for legitimate, specified purposes, including to:

▸Create and manage your account and provide the services you request.
▸Facilitate connections and introductions between founders and investors — only with your consent.
▸Process payments, bookings and memberships and issue invoices.
▸Send transactional communications, and — only with your consent — marketing messages via email and WhatsApp.
▸Maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

05Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated, to comply with legal, tax and accounting obligations, and to resolve disputes. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

06Your rights as a Data Principal

Subject to the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

▸Access a summary of your personal data and the processing activities.
▸Correction, completion, updating and erasure of your personal data.
▸Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect prior lawful processing).
▸Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity.
▸Grievance redressal — readily available means to raise complaints with us.

07Security safeguards

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures — encryption in transit, hashed credentials, access controls and monitoring — to protect personal data. No system is completely secure; in the event of a personal data breach, we will notify the Data Protection Board and affected users as required by law.

08Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, remember preferences and understand usage. See our Cookie Policy for details and your choices.

09Children's data

The Platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly process the personal data of children. Where required, processing of a child's data will be done only with verifiable parental consent and never for tracking or targeted advertising.

10Data Protection Officer & contact

For any privacy request or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@mentorfundbridge.com. For grievances, see our Grievance Redressal Policy and write to grievance@mentorfundbridge.com.