Nebula Accelerator respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in line with applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA). This policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded when you interact with the Site and services.

1. Information We Collect

Nebula Def-SAT Private Limited (Nebula Accelerator) may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact details: name, email, phone, organization, role, and address
  • Application info: startup details, sector, stage, pitch decks, professional background
  • Transaction data: registrations, payments, event participation, interactions
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, usage analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process applications, registrations, and payments for programs, events, and services
  • Communicate regarding program updates, opportunities, events, and relevant information
  • Improve the Site, tailor offerings, and conduct research, analytics, and reporting
  • Comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and prevent fraud

3. Legal Basis and Consent

Where required, Nebula Accelerator will obtain your consent before collecting or using personal data for specific purposes such as marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanisms provided in communications or by contacting the team; withdrawal of consent may limit access to some services.

4. Sharing of Information

Nebula Accelerator may share limited personal data with trusted partners, mentors, service providers, or sponsors strictly for the purpose of delivering programs or services, under appropriate confidentiality and data‑protection obligations. Data may be disclosed where required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority.

5. Data Security and Retention

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

  • Request access to the personal data held about you
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing of your data, where feasible
  • Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may impact some Site features.

8. Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or Nebula Accelerator's practices. The latest version will always be available on the Site, and continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.