Effective Date: 2 November 2026
Website: https://www.tepiai.com
Operated by: Tepi AI EdTech Solutions Private Limited
1. Introduction
Welcome to Tepi AI.
Tepi AI EdTech Solutions Private Limited (“Tepi AI”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who visit and interact with our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose and protect information when you visit https://www.tepiai.com or use our services.
Our platform provides startup news, artificial intelligence updates, business insights, funding information, grants, accelerators, founder resources, networking opportunities and newsletters.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information depending on how you interact with our website.
A. Personal Information
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, register for an account or submit information through our website, we may collect:
- Full name.
- Email address.
- Phone number, if provided.
- Company or startup name.
- Professional designation.
- Country and general location.
- Website and social media links.
- Information submitted through contact forms.
- Information provided through startup, founder or investor submissions.
We collect only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
B. Account Information
If you create an account, we may collect:
- Username.
- Email address.
- Account credentials in securely protected form.
- Profile information.
- Account preferences.
- Information related to your interactions with our services.
We do not intentionally collect or store your plain-text account passwords.
C. Technical and Usage Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device information.
- Operating system.
- Referring website.
- Pages visited.
- Time spent on pages.
- Date and time of visits.
- General website interaction and navigation data.
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.
D. Newsletter Information
If you subscribe to the Tepi AI newsletter, we may collect your email address, name if provided, subscription preferences and basic engagement information such as email opens and link clicks, where supported by our newsletter provider and permitted by law.
You can unsubscribe from our marketing newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
E. Information Submitted by Users
If you submit startup profiles, founder stories, investor details, announcements, opportunities or other information, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide.
Please do not submit confidential business information or sensitive personal data unless the relevant submission process specifically requires it and appropriate safeguards are in place.
3. How We Use Your Information
Tepi AI may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website.
- To provide news, insights and startup opportunities.
- To manage user accounts and registrations.
- To process contact requests and enquiries.
- To deliver newsletters and requested updates.
- To review and publish startup or founder submissions.
- To communicate about partnerships and business enquiries.
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour.
- To maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse.
- To display relevant advertising, where applicable.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To protect our rights and legitimate business interests, subject to applicable law.
We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with the purposes for which it was collected without an appropriate legal basis or notice, where required.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Tepi AI may use cookies, pixels, tags and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand visitor behaviour.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We may use the following types of cookies:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies support basic website functionality, security, navigation and account-related features.
B. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand website traffic, page performance, visitor behaviour and how users interact with our content.
C. Advertising Cookies
Third-party advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements, measure advertising performance and, where permitted, personalise advertisements.
D. Preference Cookies
These cookies may remember user preferences and settings to improve the browsing experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Where legally required, we will seek consent before placing non-essential cookies or using related tracking technologies.
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Tepi AI may use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display advertisements on our website.
Google and other advertising providers may use cookies, device identifiers or similar technologies to:
- Display advertisements.
- Measure advertisement performance.
- Limit repeated advertisements.
- Provide personalised advertising where permitted.
- Understand advertising interactions.
Third-party advertising providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Google’s advertising privacy information is available here:
You can review and manage Google’s advertising personalisation settings here:
You may also review Google’s partner site information:
We do not control the data collection practices of independent advertising providers.
6. Google Analytics and Website Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or other analytics services to understand how visitors interact with Tepi AI.
These services may collect information such as:
- Pages visited.
- Website traffic sources.
- Browser and device information.
- General geographic information.
- User interactions.
- Session duration and engagement metrics.
Analytics information helps us improve website content, navigation, performance and user experience.
For more information about Google’s privacy practices:
7. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you:
- Startup and AI news.
- Funding announcements.
- Grants and accelerator opportunities.
- Founder insights.
- Industry updates.
- Platform announcements.
- Relevant promotional or partnership communications, where permitted.
We may use third-party email marketing platforms to manage subscriptions and distribute newsletters.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Unsubscribing from marketing newsletters does not necessarily stop essential service-related communications, such as account or security notifications.
8. Third-Party Services and External Links
Our website may use third-party services to support website operations, analytics, hosting, communication, advertising, security and newsletter delivery.
These may include:
- Google AdSense.
- Google Analytics.
- Google Search Console.
- Email marketing and newsletter platforms.
- Website hosting providers.
- WordPress-related services and plugins.
- Security and performance tools.
- Embedded media and external content providers.
We may also link to external websites, startup programmes, government portals, funding organisations and other resources.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
Tepi AI is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services that we do not control.
We encourage users to review the relevant third-party privacy policies before sharing personal information.
9. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Tepi AI does not sell personal information to third parties.
However, we may share information in limited circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We may share necessary information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, deliver newsletters, manage hosting, process analytics, provide security or support our services.
B. Business and Platform Operations
If you voluntarily submit information for a public startup listing, founder profile, announcement or other publication, the information you authorise us to publish may be displayed publicly.
We will not treat information marked confidential as public submission content without appropriate authorisation.
C. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, a valid legal process, a court order or a lawful request from an authorised government authority.
D. Protection and Security
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, users, website, business operations or the safety of others.
E. Business Transfers
If Tepi AI undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring or transfer of business assets, relevant information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy laws and appropriate safeguards.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
- The nature of the information.
- The purpose for which it was collected.
- Whether you maintain an active account.
- Legal and regulatory requirements.
- Security and fraud-prevention needs.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, loss or destruction.
These measures may include:
- Website security protections.
- Access restrictions.
- Secure hosting arrangements.
- Appropriate authentication controls.
- Software and security updates.
- Monitoring for suspicious activity.
However, no website, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should avoid sharing passwords, banking credentials or other highly sensitive information through public website forms or email.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law and your location, you may have rights relating to your personal information.
These may include:
- Requesting access to personal information held about you.
- Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Requesting deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
- Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.
- Unsubscribing from marketing communications.
- Raising a complaint regarding the processing of your personal information.
- Exercising other rights available under applicable privacy laws.
Rights under Indian Privacy Law
For individuals in India, Tepi AI aims to handle personal data in accordance with applicable Indian data protection requirements, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable rules and provisions as they come into force.
Requests concerning personal data may be submitted using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.
We will review and respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.
13. Children’s Privacy
Tepi AI is a general startup and business information platform and is not intentionally directed towards children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without the required consent or legal authorisation, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law.
Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact us.
14. International Data Transfers
Tepi AI may use third-party service providers whose infrastructure or operations are located outside India.
As a result, personal information may be processed or stored in other jurisdictions, subject to applicable laws and relevant safeguards.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that such processing is handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
15. Data Breaches and Security Incidents
If a personal data breach occurs, Tepi AI will take appropriate steps to investigate, contain and address the incident.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide notifications to affected individuals and relevant authorities within the prescribed timelines.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, advertising practices or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
17. Contact and Privacy Requests
If you have questions, concerns, complaints or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact us.
Company: Tepi AI EdTech Solutions Private Limited
Website: https://www.tepiai.com