Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us at UnlistedGuru. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Introduction
Welcome to UnlistedGuru. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
UnlistedGuru is a leading platform providing information, research, and insights on unlisted shares, pre-IPO stocks, and the unlisted market in India. We help investors make informed decisions about buying and selling unlisted shares.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways. The information we may collect on the website includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register on the website or fill out a contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates on unlisted shares
- Request information about specific unlisted or pre-IPO stocks
- Submit inquiries about buying or selling unlisted shares
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or other site features
This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, our servers automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Click-stream data and browsing patterns
- Geographic location (country/city level)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Send you updates about unlisted share prices, pre-IPO opportunities, and market insights
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
- Send newsletters, market analysis, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyze usage trends and improve user experience on our platform
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your investment interests
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
UnlistedGuru uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about website usage. This helps us understand traffic patterns and improve our content about unlisted shares and pre-IPO investments. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect information. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable government request
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of UnlistedGuru, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure hosting infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection
- Regular data backups and disaster recovery procedures
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to industry-standard safeguards.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including stock exchanges, financial platforms, brokerage firms, and other resources related to unlisted and pre-IPO shares. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our platform. UnlistedGuru is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Opt-Out of Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Please note that even after opting out, you may still receive transactional or service-related communications.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. The retention period depends on:
- The nature and sensitivity of the information
- The purposes for which we process your data
- Applicable legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements
- Whether there is a legitimate business need to retain the data
Children's Privacy
UnlistedGuru does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18 years. Our website and services related to unlisted shares and pre-IPO investments are intended for adults who are eligible to invest as per Indian regulations.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.