1. Who we are
MindForge Capital is a research platform. Sagar Shekhawath, Co-Founder, is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, providing systematic, factor-based investment research and model portfolio services across Indian equity and ETF markets. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter or research services, we collect:
- Your full name
- Email address
- Strategy interest (which subscription tier you selected)
- Any messages or communications you send us directly
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect standard technical information including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is used solely for website analytics and performance improvements.
What we do not collect
We do not collect financial account details, PAN numbers, Aadhaar numbers, bank account information, or any other sensitive financial or identity data. We do not process payments directly on this website.
3. How we use your information
We use the information you provide to:
- Send you the MindForge Brief weekly newsletter
- Deliver model portfolio updates and rebalance signals to subscribers
- Respond to enquiries and provide customer support
- Send important service announcements (regulatory changes, strategy updates)
- Improve our website and services based on aggregate usage data
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Data sharing and disclosure
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use third-party tools for email delivery (e.g. newsletter platforms). These providers process data solely on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by applicable law, SEBI regulations, or a valid legal order.
- Business continuity: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the business, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, with prior notice provided to you.
5. Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as you remain a subscriber or as required by applicable law. If you unsubscribe or request deletion of your data, we will remove your information from our active systems within 30 days, subject to any legal retention obligations.
6. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Unsubscribe from any or all communications at any time
- Withdraw consent for data processing (which may affect your ability to use our services)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address listed below.
7. Cookies and tracking
Our website may use minimal cookies for functional purposes (e.g. remembering your selected strategy tab between visits). We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting your ability to read our content.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Please contact us immediately if you believe your information has been compromised.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of material changes by email and will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact us
For any privacy-related queries, data requests, or complaints, please contact:
MindForge Capital
Attn: Sagar Shekhawath (SEBI-registered Research Analyst)
Email: contact@mindforgecapital.in