Effective: January 21, 2026
Version: 1.0

Privacy Policy

Your trust is our currency. This policy outlines exactly how Pretial collects, uses, and protects your personal and financial information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, create a project, or communicate with us.

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Identity Data

Name, username, email address, phone number.

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Professional Data

Skills, bio, employment history, and LinkedIn/portfolio links.

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Project Data

Project descriptions, pitch decks, media, and roadmap details.

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Communication

Messages sent via our chat system and support inquiries.

2. How We Use It

  • To provide, maintain, and personalize the platform (e.g. Recommendation Engine).
  • To facilitate connections between Founders, Talent, and Investors.
  • To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
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3. KYC & Security

Bank-grade protection for sensitive data.

For users participating in fundraising (Founders and Investors), we collect sensitive identification documents (PAN, Aadhar, Passport) for Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance.

How we protect this:

These documents are stored in secure, private isolation. They are accessible only by authorized compliance personnel and are never shared publicly.

4. Data Sharing

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

  • With Your Consent: When you apply for a job or invest in a project, specific profile data is shared with the counterparty.
  • Service Providers: We use trusted third parties for hosting, analytics, and email delivery (e.g. AWS, Google Analytics).
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or valid legal process.