Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: May 19, 202615 Sections

    Aspire For Her is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, and securely.

    Welcome to Aspire For Her ("AFH", "we", "our", or "us").

    This Privacy Policy explains:

    • What information we collect
    • How we use and process it
    • How we communicate with you
    • How information may be shared
    • Your rights and choices
    • How we protect your information

    This Privacy Policy applies to all Aspire For Her platforms, communities, programs, events, mentorship initiatives, hackathons, fellowships, learning resources, career initiatives, and related services.

    By accessing or using Aspire For Her services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

    01Information We Collect

    We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

    • Register on Aspire For Her
    • Join a community or program
    • Apply for opportunities
    • Participate in events or mentorship initiatives
    • Attend webinars or hackathons
    • Fill forms or surveys
    • Interact with community features
    • Communicate with us

    The information collected may include:

    Personal Information

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • City, state, or country
    • Mailing address
    • Social profile links

    Educational and Professional Information

    • College or institution
    • Graduation year
    • Work experience
    • Resume or CV
    • Skills and certifications
    • Career interests and preferences

    Community and Participation Information

    • Program participation history
    • Event registrations and attendance
    • Mentorship interactions
    • Community engagement
    • Assessment or hackathon submissions
    • Feedback and survey responses

    User Content

    Information you voluntarily upload or share, including:

    • Text
    • Images
    • Videos
    • Audio
    • Project submissions
    • Chat or discussion participation

    Technical and Usage Information

    We may automatically collect:

    • Device information
    • Browser type
    • IP address
    • Operating system
    • Pages visited
    • Session duration
    • Navigation behavior
    • Access times
    • Referral sources
    • Interaction analytics

    02Cookies and Automated Technologies

    Aspire For Her and authorized service providers may use cookies, analytics tools, tracking technologies, and similar mechanisms to:

    • Improve user experience
    • Understand platform usage
    • Personalize content and communication
    • Measure engagement and effectiveness
    • Enhance platform functionality
    • Support analytics and operational reporting

    You may manage cookie settings through your browser settings. However, certain platform features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

    03How We Use Information

    We may use your information to:

    Program and Community Operations

    • Register and manage your participation
    • Facilitate mentorship and networking
    • Enable community participation
    • Deliver events, hackathons, webinars, and initiatives
    • Manage certifications, assessments, and submissions

    Communication and Engagement

    • Send program updates and reminders
    • Share mentorship, learning, and career opportunities
    • Send community announcements
    • Provide event communication
    • Conduct engagement and outreach activities
    • Respond to queries and support requests

    Personalization and Recommendations

    • Improve user experience
    • Recommend relevant opportunities, resources, or communities
    • Match participants with mentors, programs, or initiatives
    • Personalize content and engagement journeys

    Analytics and Platform Improvement

    • Understand participation trends
    • Improve services and platform functionality
    • Conduct analytics and reporting
    • Measure impact and program effectiveness
    • Support operational planning and ecosystem insights

    Safety, Compliance, and Security

    • Maintain platform integrity and security
    • Prevent misuse, fraud, or unauthorized access
    • Comply with applicable legal obligations

    04Communication and Consent

    By registering with Aspire For Her, participating in programs, joining communities, or accessing services, you consent to receiving relevant communication from Aspire For Her and authorized program partners through:

    • Email
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Phone calls
    • Notifications
    • Other communication channels used for program delivery and engagement

    These communications may include:

    • Program and event updates
    • Mentorship and community communication
    • Learning resources
    • Career and internship opportunities
    • Surveys and feedback requests
    • Partner-related communication associated with initiatives you register for
    • Engagement and participation reminders

    Certain communications may be necessary for participation in specific programs or communities.

    You may opt out of non-essential communication at any time through available unsubscribe mechanisms or by contacting us.

    05Community and Partner Programs

    Aspire For Her may operate programs independently or in collaboration with:

    • Corporate partners
    • Educational institutions
    • Ecosystem organizations
    • Nonprofits
    • Technology partners
    • Training providers

    Where you register for a partner-supported initiative, relevant participation-related information may be shared with the associated partner solely for purposes connected to that initiative, including:

    • Program delivery
    • Evaluation
    • Participation tracking
    • Event coordination
    • Opportunity matching
    • Mentorship or engagement management

    06Third-Party Platforms and Service Providers

    Aspire For Her may use authorized third-party platforms, vendors, tools, and service providers to facilitate:

    • Communication and engagement
    • Webinar and event hosting
    • Assessments and hackathons
    • Mentorship and learning
    • Analytics and reporting
    • Cloud hosting and infrastructure
    • CRM and operational management
    • Certification and content delivery

    These providers may process information on our behalf subject to contractual and operational safeguards.

    Your interaction with third-party platforms may also be governed by their own policies and terms.

    07Data Sharing and Disclosure

    We do not sell your personal information.

    We may share information:

    • With authorized service providers and vendors
    • With program or ecosystem partners related to initiatives you join
    • When required by law or regulatory obligation
    • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Aspire For Her, users, or communities
    • In connection with organizational restructuring, merger, or operational transition where permitted by law

    We may also use anonymized or aggregated information for:

    • Reporting
    • Research
    • Ecosystem insights
    • Analytics
    • Impact storytelling
    • Program effectiveness measurement

    08Data Retention

    Aspire For Her retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

    • Deliver services and programs
    • Support community participation
    • Maintain operational records
    • Fulfil legal or regulatory obligations
    • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
    • Support ecosystem reporting and impact measurement

    Information may subsequently be anonymized or aggregated for analytics and research purposes.

    09Your Rights and Choices

    Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

    • Request access to your personal information
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
    • Request deletion or erasure of personal data
    • Withdraw consent for certain processing activities
    • Request information about how your data is used
    • Opt out of non-essential communications
    • Raise concerns regarding data handling practices

    Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below.

    10Withdrawal of Consent

    You may withdraw your consent for communication or processing activities at any time by:

    • Using unsubscribe or opt-out options where available
    • Updating communication preferences
    • Contacting Aspire For Her through designated support channels

    Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing already carried out prior to withdrawal but may affect participation in certain programs or services.

    11Data Security

    Aspire For Her implements reasonable technical, organizational, and operational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

    However:

    • No digital platform or transmission method can guarantee absolute security
    • Users are responsible for safeguarding their credentials and devices
    • Aspire For Her cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over the internet

    12Minors

    Certain Aspire For Her initiatives may have minimum age requirements.

    Where required under applicable law, Aspire For Her may seek parent or guardian consent before processing personal information of minors.

    13Cross-Border Processing

    Aspire For Her and its authorized service providers may process or store information using systems or infrastructure located in multiple jurisdictions, subject to applicable legal and operational safeguards.

    By using Aspire For Her services, you acknowledge that information may be processed outside your immediate geographic location where legally permitted.

    14Changes to This Privacy Policy

    Aspire For Her may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

    • Operational changes
    • Platform evolution
    • Regulatory requirements
    • New programs or services
    • Technology and ecosystem updates

    Updated versions will be published on the platform with the revised effective date.

    Continued use of Aspire For Her services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

    15Contact and Grievance Information

    For questions, requests, consent withdrawal, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact:

    Address

    Floor-2, Plot-264/265, Vaswani Chambers, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli Village, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400030, India