Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Biratnagar Angel Investors Network (BAIN) website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (provided by you)

Name, email address, phone number, and company details
Investor profile (for angel investors)
Business information, pitch decks, and financial details (for startups)
Payment details for membership fees

b. Non-Personal Information (automatically collected)

Browser type, IP address, device information
Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive additional information from publicly available sources, business partners, or referrals from our network.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To facilitate investment matchmaking between startups and angel investors.
To manage membership, registrations, and event participation.
To conduct due diligence and risk assessments for investment opportunities.
To improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
To send important updates, newsletters, and promotional content (only with your consent).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

Limited information may be shared to facilitate investment discussions.
We may share data with trusted third-party vendors for website hosting, payment processing, or legal compliance.
If required by law or to protect BAINs legal rights, we may disclose your information to the authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions while sharing sensitive data.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Correction: You can request access to or correction of your data.
Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime.
Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. BAIN is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: contact@bain.com.np

Address: Biratnagar, Nepal

Phone: +977 XXX XXX XXXX