Privacy Policy
How Swabalambi Odisha handles, safeguards, and respects the personal and business data of our community members.
01 Introduction & Scope
Swabalambi Odisha (“we”, “our”, or “the Initiative”) is a grassroots, entrepreneur-led movement committed to connecting and empowering business owners, emerging startup founders, women entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers across Odisha.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you join our community, register for events, subscribe to regional updates, or contact our coordinators, and how that information is utilized responsibly.
02 Information We Collect
We only collect information directly submitted by you through our community forms and interactions:
- Personal Details: Full Name, Email Address, and Phone/WhatsApp Number.
- Business Information: Enterprise Name, Sector / Industry (e.g., Agri-Tech, Manufacturing, Handlooms, IT), and Business Stage.
- Location: City / Regional Node (Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, or other Odisha districts).
- Enquiry & Collaboration Details: Purpose of engagement, event RSVP details, or institutional partnership proposals.
03 How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely to foster constructive community connections and deliver verified ecosystem support:
- Connecting you with relevant peer circles, local chapters, and mentorship programs.
- Sending invitations to regional meetups (e.g., Chai with Entrepreneurs), workshops, and institutional summits.
- Facilitating verified supplier linkages, business collaborations, and academic-industry partnerships.
- Maintaining an accurate, transparent record of community scale and sector representation across Odisha.
04 Zero Commercial Data Sale
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business data to any third-party marketing agencies or external data brokers. Information is strictly utilized within the Swabalambi Odisha ecosystem to support your entrepreneurial journey.
05 Media & Visual Records
Photographs and video documentation captured during public community gatherings, university MOU ceremonies, industry visits, and official summits may be published on our website gallery and official communication channels to highlight grassroots entrepreneurship.
If you wish to have a specific photograph reviewed or removed, you may contact our coordination team at any time.
06 Data Security & Retention
We implement reasonable physical and digital safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your information. We retain your details for as long as you remain an active member of the Swabalambi Odisha community network.
07 Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to update or delete your registered details, please reach out to:
Swabalambi Odisha Secretariat
Email: contact@swabalambiodisha.org
Chapters: Bhubaneswar · Sambalpur · Bhadrak · Balasore