Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

1. Introduction

SEED – She Empowers EveryDay ("SEED", "we", "us", or "our") is a platform operated by Ivirth dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://seed.ivirth.in or use any of our related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account & registration data — name, email address, and phone number when you register, subscribe to our newsletter, or apply as a mentor or partner.
Form submissions — details you share through our contact, mentor registration, partner inquiry, or event registration forms, including business name, state/city, industry, and message content.
Communications — records of correspondence when you contact our support team.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and general navigation patterns.
Device & technical data — IP address, browser type, and operating system, collected for security, rate-limiting, and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, operate, and maintain the SEED platform and its features.
To process newsletter subscriptions, contact form submissions, mentor applications, partner inquiries, and event registrations.
To respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
To send updates about programs, events, funding opportunities, and community news (you may unsubscribe at any time).
To monitor and improve the security, performance, and usability of the Platform.
To comply with applicable legal obligations.

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

With Ivirth — since SEED operates as part of the Ivirth ecosystem, account-related data may be shared with Ivirth to provide unified login, mentorship, and platform access.
With service providers — trusted vendors who help us operate the Platform (e.g. hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations.
For legal reasons — where required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of SEED, our users, or the public.
With your consent — for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection.

5. Cookies & Tracking

The Platform may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures — including input sanitisation, encrypted form submissions, and rate-limiting on public forms — designed to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time, after which their data is marked inactive.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at seed@ivirth.in.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, reach out to us at seed@ivirth.in or via our Contact page.