Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to https://portstartupexpo.com/ and recognizes the importance of maintaining your privacy. We value your privacy and appreciate your trust in us. This Policy describes how we treat user information collected on our website and other offline sources. It applies to current and former visitors to our website and to our members.

By visiting and/or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. PORT Startup Expo is owned and operated by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), with its registered office at:

ESC House, 155 Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase 3, New Delhi – 110020, India.

1. Contact Information

We may collect your name, email address, mobile number, phone number, street address, city, state, PIN code, country, and IP address.

2. Payment and Billing Information

We may collect your billing name, billing address, and payment method when you make a purchase (e.g., register for an event).

Note: We never collect your credit card number, expiration date, or any other credit card details on our website. Credit card processing is securely handled by our online payment partner, CC Avenue.

3. Information You Post

We collect information you post in public spaces on our website or share with us through other means (e.g., feedback forms, emails).

4. Demographic Information

We may collect information about events you like, intend to participate in, or other preferences. This may also include information collected through surveys.

5. Other Technical Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and OS information
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
• Mobile device type and OS version (if applicable)

1. Direct Collection

We collect information when you:

• Register for an event
• Contact us via phone, email, or through the website
• Post comments or inquiries

2. Passive Collection

We use tracking tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Webmaster Tools
• Browser cookies
• Web beacons

3. Information from Third Parties

If you use an integrated social media feature (e.g., Facebook login), the third-party social platform may provide us with information such as your name and email address.

• To contact you: For confirming transactions, event registrations, or promotional communication.
• To respond to your requests: Including event confirmations or membership inquiries.
• To improve our services: Personalize user experience and enhance content relevance.
• To analyze trends: Understand user interests and website usage patterns.
• For security purposes: Protect the website, users, and ESC.
• For marketing: Notify you about promotions, new services, or third-party offers.
• Transactional communication: Send reminders, dues, invoices, or event updates.
• As otherwise permitted by law.

We may share your information with:

1. Vendors and Partners

• Registration processors
• Payment gateways (e.g., CC Avenue)
• Messaging service providers

These partners may be located outside of India.

2. Event Organizers

To fulfill your registration or participation.

3. Business Partners

• Sponsors or venue providers of events

Subject to their respective privacy policies.

4. Legal Authorities

• In response to court orders, subpoenas, or legal investigations
• To prevent fraud or protect ESC's legal rights

5. Other Reasons Not Described

You will be notified before such sharing occurs.

ESC sends informational mailers to registered members, including updates on:

• Export opportunities
• Trade promotion events
• Policy recommendations
• Membership renewals

You are encouraged to keep one primary email address registered with ESC. However, if you wish to opt out of receiving emails, you may send an email to:

Our website may contain links to other websites.

Note: This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. Please review their respective privacy policies before sharing your personal data.

ESC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

This Privacy Policy is effective from 04 November 2026.

We may periodically update our practices. Any significant changes will be communicated as required by law. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Please check this page regularly for updates.

By visiting this Website, you agree that:

• Any disputes related to privacy are subject to this Policy and our Website's Terms of Use.
• This Policy is governed by the laws of India, with jurisdiction in New Delhi, India.