Privacy Policy

BanavatNest Private Limited ("BanavatNest", "we", "our", or "us") respects the privacy of all users, collaborators, students, researchers, startups, faculty members, and industry partners interacting with our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how information shared with us may be collected, used, and protected.

1. Information We May Receive

We may receive information voluntarily shared with us through our website, forms, email communications, workshops, collaboration channels, or other interactions. Such information may include, but is not limited to:

• Names and contact details
• Messages and communication records
• Problem statements and project ideas
• Documents, files, research materials, or datasets
• Collaboration proposals and related submissions

2. Purpose of Use

Information shared with BanavatNest may be used for purposes including:

• Research discussions and analysis
• Innovation and prototype development
• Feasibility assessment and pilot planning
• Academic, training, and learning activities
• Collaboration and communication
• Improving our services, programs, and innovation ecosystem

3. Sharing and Disclosure

BanavatNest does not sell personal or submitted information to third parties. We do not disclose or externally share submitted information without prior consent, except:

• where required by applicable law,
• where necessary for agreed collaborations, or
• where limited sharing is required among participating team members, mentors, researchers, faculty collaborators, or students on a need-to-know basis and under responsible professional practices.

4. Confidentiality and Sensitive Information

BanavatNest respects the confidentiality of information shared with us. However, submission through our website, forms, email, or communication channels does not automatically establish a confidential or legally protected relationship. Users are advised not to share highly sensitive, proprietary, confidential, or trade-secret information unless a formal written agreement (such as a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)) has been executed.

5. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for ensuring that submitted content does not violate:

• confidentiality obligations,
• intellectual property rights,
• copyright restrictions, or
• third-party agreements.

Do not submit confidential or protected material belonging to others without proper authorization.

6. Data Protection and Security

BanavatNest takes reasonable administrative and technical precautions to help protect submitted information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms. BanavatNest is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

8. Policy Updates

BanavatNest may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: