1. Introduction
StoriesLift respects your privacy as an investor and user of our platform.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What data we collect from investors
- Why we collect it
- How we use it
- How we protect it
- When we share it
- Your rights as an investor
By using StoriesLift as an investor, you agree to this Policy.
2. Data We Collect from Investors
A. Information You Provide
- Your name - For account identification
- Email ID - For account access and communication
- Mobile number - For verification and notifications
- PAN - Required for funding, tax compliance, and revenue sharing
- Address - Optional, for tax documents if needed
- Profile photo - Optional, for your profile
- Payment details - Processed via secure payment gateways
- KYC documents - If required for investment verification
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device ID
- App usage data
- IP address
- Location (approximate, not exact)
- Cookies (on website)
C. Payment Information
We do NOT store your credit/debit card numbers or UPI details. All payments are processed by trusted payment gateways (Razorpay, PayU, etc.).
3. Why We Collect Your Data (Investor-Specific)
- 💰 For investment transactions - To record your contributions, calculate revenue shares, and comply with tax laws
- 🔐 For account creation - To verify your identity and help you log in securely
- 🛡️ For safety & fraud prevention - To prevent fake accounts, money laundering, or harmful activity
- 📧 For communication - To send:
- Investment confirmations
- Revenue reports and payouts
- Project updates on films you've invested in
- Platform announcements
- Security alerts
- 📊 For investment tracking - To show your portfolio and investment history
- ⚖️ For legal compliance - To meet SEBI and tax regulations
4. How We Use Your Data
Your data will only be used for:
- Processing your investments
- Calculating and distributing revenue shares
- KYC verification for investments
- Secure transaction processing
- Sending important investment-related notifications
- Providing customer support
- Legal or compliance requirements (tax, SEBI)
We never use your data for harmful or illegal purposes.
5. Sharing Your Data
StoriesLift may share your data with:
💳 1. Payment Gateways
For processing your investment transactions securely.
✅ 2. KYC Verification Partners
For PAN, Aadhaar (optional), or identity checks required for investments.
🎬 3. Creators (Limited Data Only)
Creators may receive:
- Your name (as a backer)
- Your contribution amount
- Your email (for project communication only)
We do NOT share your PAN, address, or personal details with creators unless required by law.
⚖️ 4. Legal Authorities
Only if required for:
- Fraud investigation
- Court orders
- Law enforcement
- Tax compliance
🔧 5. Service Providers
For cloud hosting, analytics, email services. All partners follow strict privacy rules.
6. We Never Do the Following
StoriesLift does NOT:
- Sell your data
- Share data for ads
- Share data without a valid reason
- Track your exact location
- Store sensitive payment information
- Share your investment details with other investors without your consent
7. How We Protect Your Data
We use modern security tools like:
- Encryption (SSL/TLS)
- Secure servers
- Firewalls
- Access controls
- Regular security audits
We also restrict internal access to your data.
8. Your Rights as an Investor
According to Indian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- ✅ Access your data - See what information we have about you
- ✏️ Update or correct your data - Fix any errors in your profile
- 🗑️ Delete your account - Remove your account (transaction history may be retained for legal compliance)
- 🚫 Withdraw consent - Stop certain data usage (may affect investment functionality)
- 📄 Request a copy - Get a copy of your data
- 🚨 Report misuse - Report any privacy concerns
You can contact support for any request.
9. Data Retention
We keep your data:
- As long as your account is active
- As long as needed for legal or tax purposes (minimum 7 years for financial records)
- For platform safety and support
If you delete your account:
- We remove most data immediately
- Some transaction and investment data stays for legal compliance (tax, SEBI requirements)
10. Children's Privacy
StoriesLift is not for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. You must be 18+ to invest.
11. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies help us understand:
- Which pages you use
- How often you return
- App performance
You can turn off cookies in your browser.
12. Third-Party Links
StoriesLift may show links to:
- Filmmaker websites
- Social media
- External platforms
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when:
- New features come
- Law changes
- Security improvements happen
Investors will be notified of major updates via email.
1. Introduction
StoriesLift respects your privacy as a filmmaker and creator on our platform.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What data we collect from creators
- Why we collect it
- How we use it
- How we protect it
- When we share it
- Your rights as a creator
By using StoriesLift as a creator, you agree to this Policy.
2. Data We Collect from Creators
A. Information You Provide
- Your name - For creator profile
- Email ID - For account access and communication
- Mobile number - For verification and notifications
- PAN - Required for revenue distribution and tax compliance
- Business address - For legal and tax purposes
- Profile photo - For your creator profile
- Creator project details - Film information, budget, timeline, rewards
- Bank account details - For receiving funds and revenue shares
- KYC documents - For creator verification and compliance
- Portfolio/work samples - Your previous work (optional)
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device ID
- App usage data
- IP address
- Location (approximate)
- Cookies (on website)
- Project analytics (views, engagement)
C. Payment Information
We do NOT store your credit/debit card numbers. Bank account details are encrypted and stored securely for payout purposes only.
3. Why We Collect Your Data (Creator-Specific)
- 🎬 For project listing - To showcase your film projects on the platform
- 💰 For fundraising - To process contributions from investors
- 📊 For analytics - To provide you with project performance data
- 🔐 For account creation - To verify your identity and help you log in securely
- 🛡️ For creator verification - To ensure listed projects are real and trustworthy
- 📧 For communication - To send:
- Funding updates
- Investor notifications
- Revenue reports
- Platform announcements
- Security alerts
- ⚖️ For legal compliance - To meet SEBI, tax, and film industry regulations
- 💸 For payouts - To transfer funds and revenue shares to your account
4. How We Use Your Data
Your data will only be used for:
- Running your fundraising campaigns
- Processing investor contributions
- Distributing funds and revenue shares
- Creator verification and KYC
- Secure transaction processing
- Sending important project-related notifications
- Providing creator support
- Legal or compliance requirements (tax, SEBI, film industry)
- Platform analytics and improvement
We never use your data for harmful or illegal purposes.
5. Sharing Your Data
StoriesLift may share your data with:
👥 1. Investors (Limited Data Only)
Investors may see:
- Your name (as creator)
- Your project details (public information)
- Your profile photo
- Project updates you share
We do NOT share your PAN, address, bank details, or personal contact information with investors.
💳 2. Payment Gateways
For processing fundraising transactions securely.
✅ 3. KYC Verification Partners
For PAN, business verification, or identity checks required for creators.
⚖️ 4. Legal Authorities
Only if required for:
- Fraud investigation
- Court orders
- Law enforcement
- Tax compliance
- Film industry regulations
🔧 5. Service Providers
For cloud hosting, analytics, email services, payment processing. All partners follow strict privacy rules.
6. We Never Do the Following
StoriesLift does NOT:
- Sell your data
- Share data for ads without consent
- Share your bank details or PAN with investors
- Share data without a valid reason
- Track your exact location
- Store sensitive payment information unnecessarily
- Share your project ideas with competitors
7. How We Protect Your Data
We use modern security tools like:
- Encryption (SSL/TLS)
- Secure servers
- Firewalls
- Access controls
- Regular security audits
- Secure file storage for project materials
We also restrict internal access to your sensitive data (bank details, PAN).
8. Your Rights as a Creator
According to Indian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- ✅ Access your data - See what information we have about you
- ✏️ Update or correct your data - Fix any errors in your profile or project details
- 🗑️ Delete your account - Remove your account (transaction history may be retained for legal compliance)
- 🚫 Withdraw consent - Stop certain data usage (may affect fundraising functionality)
- 📄 Request a copy - Get a copy of your data
- 🚨 Report misuse - Report any privacy concerns
- 📊 Access analytics - View your project performance data
You can contact support for any request.
9. Data Retention
We keep your data:
- As long as your account is active
- As long as needed for legal or tax purposes (minimum 7 years for financial records)
- For platform safety and support
- Project data may be retained even after campaign ends for investor records
If you delete your account:
- We remove most data immediately
- Some transaction and project data stays for legal compliance (tax, SEBI requirements, investor records)
10. Children's Privacy
StoriesLift creators must be 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. You must be 18+ to create and list projects.
11. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies help us understand:
- Which pages you use
- How often you return
- App performance
- Project engagement metrics
You can turn off cookies in your browser.
12. Third-Party Links
StoriesLift may show links to:
- Your project websites
- Social media
- External platforms
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when:
- New features come
- Law changes
- Security improvements happen
Creators will be notified of major updates via email.
14. Contact Us
For privacy concerns as a creator:
📧 privacy@StoriesLift.in
📞 Creator Support: (Add phone number)