This page explains what information HelloVC collects, why we collect it, and what we do with it. We try to keep this in plain English. If anything is unclear, email us at hello@hellovc.in.
HelloVC.in is operated from India. By using the site you agree to the practices below.
1. What we collect
We only collect what we need to run the service. Specifically:
- Account info — your email address, name (optional), and password (hashed; we never see it in plaintext). Stored in Supabase.
- Founder profile — anything you fill out yourself: company name, stage, traction, deck links, founder bios. You control visibility (private, link-only, or public).
- Tool runs — when you click "Save to my profile" on the valuation or cap-table calculator, we save the inputs and outputs to your account. You can delete any saved run from your dashboard.
- Payment metadata — when you buy a service, our payment processor (Razorpay) handles the transaction. We receive a confirmation, the amount, and an order ID. We never see your card or bank details.
- Analytics — we use Google Analytics to count page visits and understand which content is useful. This is aggregated and pseudonymous.
- Cookies — used only for keeping you signed in and for analytics. We don't use third-party advertising cookies.
2. Why we collect it
- To let you log in and use your workspace
- To process payments for paid services
- To send you emails you've opted into (newsletter, transactional updates)
- To improve the product based on aggregate usage patterns
- To meet our legal and tax obligations in India
3. Who we share data with
We share the minimum data necessary with these processors:
- Supabase — database + authentication (hosted in Singapore / EU)
- Vercel — website hosting
- Razorpay — payment processing for any paid service
- Google Analytics — anonymous usage stats
- Email providers (transactional + newsletter) — to send confirmation emails and updates
We do not sell your data. We do not share your founder profile, deck, or cap-table content with investors or anyone else without your explicit consent. Profiles are only visible to others if you set them to "public" or share the "link-only" URL yourself.
4. Your rights
You can, at any time:
- Access your data — most of it is visible directly in your dashboard
- Edit any field on your profile from
/me/profile - Delete your account and all associated data — email hello@hellovc.in with the subject "Delete my account" and we'll process within 7 working days
- Export your data (saved tool runs, profile) — email us and we'll send you a JSON file
- Unsubscribe from any marketing email — every email has a one-click link
5. How long we keep data
- Account + profile data — until you delete your account.
- Payment records — at least 7 years, as required by Indian tax law.
- Analytics — 14 months in Google Analytics.
- Email subscriptions — until you unsubscribe.
6. Security
Data in transit is encrypted (TLS). Passwords are stored hashed. Database access is restricted to authorized service accounts. That said, no online service is 100% secure — please use a strong, unique password.
7. International users
HelloVC is operated from India. If you are outside India, your data may be processed in India and in the regions where our service providers operate (mainly Singapore, Europe, and the US). By using the site you consent to this transfer.
8. Children
HelloVC is not intended for users under 18. If you believe a minor has created an account, email us and we'll remove it.
9. Changes to this policy
If we make material changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date above and notify registered users by email. Continued use after a change means you accept the new policy.
10. Contact
Privacy questions, data requests, or complaints: email hello@hellovc.in. We aim to respond within 7 working days.