SAMPATTI Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

Karnataka State Marketing Communication and Advertising Limited (KSMCA) respects the privacy of users and is committed to protecting personal, organizational, and ecosystem-related information shared through the SAMPATTI platform.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, protected, and managed while accessing or using the SAMPATTI platform, website, services, programs, and ecosystem initiatives.

By accessing or using the platform, users agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

ABOUT SAMPATTI

SAMPATTI is a collaborative ecosystem platform developed to support startups, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, corporates, institutions, mentors, service providers, interns, and ecosystem stakeholders through networking, mentorship, branding, market access, and business growth opportunities.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information

The platform may collect:

• • Full Name
• • Contact Number
• • Email Address
• • Address Details
• • Organization Name
• • Designation
• • Identification Documents
• • GST Details
• • Business Information
• • Registration Details

Organizational Information

For enterprises, institutions, corporates, and service providers:

• • Organization Profile
• • Industry Sector
• • Registration Certificates
• • Business Documents
• • Service Information
• • Website & Social Media Details

Technical Information

The platform may automatically collect:

• • IP Address
• • Browser Type
• • Device Information
• • Access Time
• • Website Usage Data
• • Cookies & Analytics Data

PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

Information collected may be used for:

• • User Registration & Verification
• • Ecosystem Participation
• • Program Management
• • Event Registrations
• • Communication & Notifications
• • Mentorship & Networking Facilitation
• • Resource Sharing
• • Certificate Generation
• • Reporting & Analytics
• • Platform Improvement
• • Compliance Requirements

DATA USAGE POLICY

KSMCA may use user information for:

• • Ecosystem communication
• • Program updates
• • Announcements
• • Event invitations
• • Partnership opportunities
• • Strategic ecosystem engagement

The platform shall not sell personal information to unauthorized third parties.

COMMUNICATION CONSENT

By registering on the platform, users consent to receive:

• • Emails
• • Notifications
• • Event updates
• • Promotional communications
• • Program announcements
• • Ecosystem-related information

Users may opt out of non-essential communications where applicable.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The platform is not intended for use by minors without appropriate authorization or institutional participation.

Special categories such as interns or students may require institutional association where applicable.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS & SERVICES

The platform may contain links to:

External websites

Partner platforms

Third-party services

government_portals

POLICY UPDATES

KSMCA reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions shall become effective upon publication on the platform.

Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy regularly.

DISCLAIMER

While KSMCA makes reasonable efforts to protect user information, users acknowledge that online transmission and storage of information carry inherent risks.

KSMCA shall not be held liable for unauthorized access arising from circumstances beyond reasonable control.

GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes arising in relation to privacy matters shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Karnataka.

Contact Information

For privacy-related concerns, support, or clarification:

Karnataka State Marketing Communication and Advertising Limited (KSMCA)

(A Government of Karnataka Enterprise)

Website: www.ksmcasampatti.com