Effective Date: April 14th, 2026 | This Policy is subject to change at any timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: By accessing or using The Growth Sage platform (“Platform”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately. This Privacy Policy is an electronic record published in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and does not require any physical or digital signature.
The Growth Sage (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “Platform”) operates as a global B2B software and services marketplace and community content platform accessible at www.thegrowthsage.com and associated subdomains (collectively, the “Platform”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users, visitors, contributors, listed companies, and any other individuals who interact with the Platform (collectively, “you” or “User”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose, and protect your personal data in connection with your use of the Platform. It also describes your rights and choices regarding your personal data. This Policy applies globally and has been designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), India’s Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. References to “The Growth Sage” throughout this document refer to the operators and administrators of the Platform.
When you register, use, or interact with the Platform, we may collect the following categories of personal data:
When you access the Platform, we automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies, including:
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
When you post reviews, ratings, articles, interview responses, comments, or any other content on the Platform (“User Content”), you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Please do not include sensitive personal information in reviews or public content submissions, as such information may be publicly accessible.
When you submit an inquiry, project request, or initiate contact with a company listed on the Platform, you expressly consent to The Growth Sage sharing your contact information (including name, email address, and any details you provide in the inquiry) with the relevant listed company and, where applicable, with our affiliate network and partners. By initiating such contact, you agree to be contacted by those companies via email, phone, or other reasonable means using the details you provided.
We share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data processing agreements. These include:
We may anonymize, de-identify, or aggregate personal data so that it no longer identifies you as an individual. Such anonymized or aggregated data is not subject to this Privacy Policy and may be used, shared, or disclosed for any purpose, including research, analytics, marketing, and product improvement, without restriction.
We may disclose your personal data without notice if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to: comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process; enforce our Terms of Use or this Privacy Policy; protect the rights, property, or safety of The Growth Sage, our users, or the public; or prevent fraud, security threats, or illegal activity.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of The Growth Sage’s business or assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such transfer via a notice on the Platform.
We may share your information in other circumstances with your express prior consent.
The Growth Sage uses cookies, web beacons, pixels (including Meta Pixel), and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant advertising and content. We use the following categories of cookies:
You may control your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through any cookie consent mechanism we provide on the Platform. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality. By continuing to use the Platform after being presented with cookie choices, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with Platform services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically:
Upon account deletion, we will make reasonable efforts to remove personally identifiable information, however we cannot guarantee complete removal of all data, particularly data that has been shared with third parties or cached by search engines.
The Growth Sage implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. By using the Platform, you acknowledge and accept that The Growth Sage cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data, and any transmission of personal data to or from the Platform is at your own risk.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Please notify us immediately at the contact details provided in Section 14 if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable local implementations. Our lawful bases for processing include: performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, our legitimate interests, and your consent. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose; delete your personal information (subject to exceptions); opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: The Growth Sage does not sell personal information in the traditional sense, however we do share data with third-party partners for analytics and marketing purposes which may constitute a “sale” under the CCPA); and non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 14.
If you are located in India, your data is processed in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. You have the right to review, correct, and withdraw consent for your personal data. Requests may be directed to our Grievance Officer as detailed in Section 14.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Any feedback, ideas, suggestions, recommendations, or other input you provide to The Growth Sage regarding the Platform or its services (“Feedback”) shall become the sole and exclusive property of The Growth Sage. By submitting Feedback, you irrevocably assign to The Growth Sage all rights, title, and interest in such Feedback, including all intellectual property rights, without any obligation of compensation, attribution, or acknowledgement to you. The Growth Sage may use, incorporate, modify, or discard any Feedback at its sole discretion.
The Platform is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will take prompt steps to delete such data and terminate the associated account. If you believe we may have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 14.
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, software products, services, and platforms that are not owned or controlled by The Growth Sage. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party platforms. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party platform. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit. Your use of any third-party platform is entirely at your own risk, and The Growth Sage expressly disclaims any liability relating thereto.
The Growth Sage reserves the right to update, modify, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion, to reflect changes in law, our business operations, or Platform features. The updated Policy will be posted on the Platform with a revised effective date. Where changes are material, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following any such change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any changes, you must discontinue use of the Platform.
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, The Growth Sage has designated a Grievance Officer to address complaints and concerns regarding this Privacy Policy and the handling of personal data.
Grievance Officer: The Growth Sage
Email: legal@thegrowthsage.com
Platform: www.thegrowthsage.com
The Grievance Officer will acknowledge receipt and endeavour to resolve the matter. For general privacy inquiries, data subject requests, or concerns regarding this Policy, you may also write to us at the email address above.
For users in the European Economic Area, The Growth Sage will designate an EU representative as required under GDPR Article 27 once operations warrant such appointment. Until such designation, please direct all GDPR-related enquiries to the contact details above.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable rules and regulations thereunder. For users in other jurisdictions, we additionally comply with applicable regional data protection laws including the GDPR and CCPA. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the dispute resolution provisions set out in our Terms of Use.