Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Roushan Venture Studio, Inc. (“Roushan,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website roushan.xyz (the “Site”) or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Site or services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Application Information:

• Full name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Location and timezone
• Professional information (current role, work history, education)
• Social profiles (LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter URLs)
• Product ideas, business plans, and technical details
• Target audience and market information
• Availability and commitment level
• Motivations and goals

Account Information:

• Email address
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Profile information and preferences

Communications:

• Emails and messages you send to us
• Feedback, survey responses, and testimonials
• Support requests and inquiries
• Mentorship session notes and communications

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

Device and Usage Data:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type, version, and language
• Device type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
• Referring website or source
• Click patterns, scroll depth, and interactions
• Date and time of access

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality (session management, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Track effectiveness of our marketing (if applicable)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties:

• LinkedIn, GitHub, or other platforms (if you connect your accounts or provide links)
• Our mentors, advisors, and partners (regarding your program participation)
• Publicly available sources and databases
• Analytics and advertising partners
• Referrals from other founders or community members

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Delivery

• Process and evaluate your application
• Provide studio program services and resources
• Distribute and manage technology credits
• Facilitate mentorship sessions and communications
• Connect you with relevant mentors and community members
• Track your progress and milestones
• Provide customer support

3.2 Communications

• Send program updates, announcements, and reminders
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send newsletters and marketing materials (with consent)
• Notify you of changes to our policies or services
• Send administrative communications

3.3 Operations and Improvement

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Develop new features and offerings
• Conduct research and analytics
• Personalize your experience
• Monitor and prevent fraud and abuse

3.4 Legal and Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
• Protect our rights, property, and safety
• Protect the rights and safety of our users and others
• Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

4. How We Share Your Information

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

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure (Cloudflare)
• Email and communication services
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Payment processing (if applicable)
• Customer support tools
• Document signing services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Program Participants

If you join our studio program, we may share relevant information with:

• Assigned mentors and advisors (to facilitate mentorship)
• Technology credit providers (to provision your accounts)
• Other cohort members (limited profile information for community purposes)
• Potential partners or customers (only with your consent)

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
• Government or regulatory requests
• To protect our legal rights or defend against claims
• To investigate or prevent fraud, security issues, or technical problems
• To protect the safety of our users or the public

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

4.6 Aggregated or De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, marketing, or other purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5.1 Retention Periods

5.2 Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8). However, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Access Controls: Role-based access with strong authentication
• Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting with regular security updates
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
• Training: Regular security training for team members
• Assessments: Periodic security reviews and audits
• Incident Response: Procedures for responding to security incidents

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (may affect Site functionality)
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Delete existing cookies

Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Site.

7.3 Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you in a portable, commonly used format.

8.2 Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal retention requirements or ongoing contractual obligations).

8.4 Restriction and Objection

You may request that we restrict certain processing of your data or object to processing based on legitimate interests.

8.5 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

8.6 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails
• Contacting us at privacy@roushan.xyz
• Updating your account preferences

8.7 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@roushan.xyz. We will respond to requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.

We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Data processing agreements with service providers
• Compliance with applicable transfer mechanisms
• Encryption and security measures during transfer

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@roushan.xyz.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

11.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

11.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

11.3 Right to Correct

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.

11.4 Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

11.5 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

11.6 Categories of Information

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
• Professional information (job title, work history)
• Internet activity (browsing, usage data)
• Geolocation data (approximate location)
• Inferences (interests, preferences)

11.7 How to Exercise Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@roushan.xyz. You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate Interests: Improving services, security, marketing to existing customers
• Consent: Marketing communications, certain cookies
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws

12.2 Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Not be subject to automated decision-making
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

12.3 Data Controller

Roushan Venture Studio, Inc. is the data controller for processing of your personal data.

12.4 Contact

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@roushan.xyz.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent notice on our Site
• We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.