1. Scope and responsibility
This Privacy Policy applies to the Fifth I Factory website, programme enquiries and information submitted through the programme application form. Fifth I Factory Incubation Pvt Ltd is responsible for determining why and how that information is used.
This policy does not govern a third-party website, investor, fund, mentor or service that may be linked or introduced separately. Those parties operate under their own privacy practices.
2. Information we collect
The application form is designed to collect information needed for an initial structural and programme-fit review.
- Founder name, work email, phone number and operating location.
- Startup name, website, sector, stage and a one-line venture description.
- Optional financial context, including monthly revenue, capital raised and fundraising target.
- The venture’s primary challenge and the consent recorded with the application.
- Communications and follow-up information that a founder chooses to provide.
- Limited technical records that a hosting or security provider may generate, such as IP address, browser type, request time and error logs.
3. How information is used
- Assess potential fit with the Fifth I Factory programme and conduct an initial structural review.
- Respond to an application, arrange discussions and communicate programme information.
- Understand founder needs and improve programme delivery, documentation and website usability.
- Protect the website, detect misuse and maintain operational security.
- Comply with applicable law, lawful requests and record-keeping obligations.
4. Consent and lawful processing
Fifth I Factory will process personal data only for a lawful purpose and on a basis available under applicable law. The application form asks for consent to review the supplied information and contact the applicant about the programme.
Where processing depends on consent, it may be withdrawn prospectively. Withdrawal does not affect processing already carried out lawfully and may prevent Fifth I Factory from continuing an application assessment where the information is necessary for that purpose.
5. How information may be shared
Personal information is not sold. It may be shared only where reasonably necessary for the stated purposes, subject to appropriate confidentiality and access controls.
- With authorised Fifth I Factory personnel and professional advisers who need the information for programme assessment or administration.
- With hosting, communications, form-processing or security providers acting on documented instructions.
- With an investor, mentor or ecosystem participant only where there is an appropriate purpose and the founder has been informed or another lawful basis applies.
- With authorities, courts or advisers where disclosure is required by law or reasonably necessary to protect legal rights and safety.
- In connection with a genuine corporate restructuring, financing or transfer, subject to applicable safeguards.
6. Founder and venture information
An initial website application should not contain trade secrets, source code, passwords, identity documents, bank details or other highly sensitive material. Detailed investor documentation and data-room material should be exchanged only through a separately approved and appropriately protected process.
Information about a venture is not shared with the entire investor network merely because an application has been submitted.
7. Retention and deletion
Information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for application review, programme administration, legal obligations, dispute management and security. Retention periods may vary according to the nature of the information and the purpose for which it is held.
When information is no longer required, Fifth I Factory will take reasonable steps to delete it or render it non-identifying, subject to lawful backup and record-retention requirements.
8. Security and international processing
Fifth I Factory will use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Some service providers may process information outside the founder’s state or country. Where this occurs, Fifth I Factory will take reasonable steps to address applicable transfer restrictions, contractual protections and vendor-security requirements.
9. Individual rights and grievances
Subject to applicable law, an individual may request access to a summary of personal data, correction or updating of inaccurate data, erasure, withdrawal of consent, or information about grievance handling. Identity may need to be verified before a request is completed.
Requests may be submitted through the official communication channel provided by Fifth I Factory during the application or programme process. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
10. Cookies and analytics
The current website code does not include advertising trackers, analytics tools or non-essential cookies. A production host may still use essential technical storage or server logs for delivery and security. This section must be updated before any analytics, advertising or additional tracking technology is introduced.
11. Children
The programme and application process are intended for adults acting for a venture. The website is not directed to children, and applicants should not submit a child’s personal data through the application form.
12. Changes and contact
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in the programme, technology, vendors or applicable law. Material changes should be identified through an updated date and, where appropriate, an additional notice.
Questions about this policy or the handling of personal information may be submitted through the official Fifth I Factory communication channel used for the application or programme relationship.