Privacy Policy

T9L USA, Inc.(“T9L USA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware and having its registered office at 1209 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA, owns and operates the website www.t9l.com (the “Website”). T9L USA is engaged in the business of creating scalable, IP-led businesses for global markets, specializing in AI-driven technology, intellectual property creation, marketing, branding and design services, and incubating startups through strategic support and technological expertise (the “Business”).

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we handle personal information in accordance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws. By visiting or using our Website, or by submitting your information through any of our online forms, you agree to the terms of this Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, you should not access or use the Website or provide any personal information to us.

• “Personal Data” or “Personally Identifiable Information” means any data that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, whether directly or indirectly, such as name, contact details, identification number, or location data.
• “Processing” means the entire cycle of operations performed on personal information including collection, storage, use, disclosure and deletion.
• “You” or “User” means any person accessing our Website, including founders, applicants, clients, partners or visitors.

T9L USA does not collect any personal data unless you voluntarily choose to provide it. Depending on your interaction with the Website, we may collect:

Information provided by Founders: name, email address, phone number and other contact details; company or startup information, including incorporation details, pitch decks, financial projections, intellectual property details and other business data voluntarily submitted to us.

Information provided by Career Applicants: name, contact information, educational background, employment history, CV/resume, LinkedIn profile and any other details voluntarily shared, used solely for recruitment purposes.

Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, referring URL, access times and browsing behavior. We also use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser and improve your experience. You may disable cookies by changing your browser settings.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless required by applicable law.

We use the collected personal data for legitimate business purposes including:

• To review startup pitches and evaluate fit for incubation or investment programs.
• To respond to queries, feedback or partnership requests.
• To review and process job applications and conduct recruitment activities.
• To operate, maintain and improve the Website and user experience.
• For internal research, analytics and business reporting.
• To comply with applicable laws and to detect, prevent and investigate fraud.

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Within the T9L Group: with our affiliates and subsidiaries to enable service delivery and internal operations.
• Investors / Partners: select founder submissions and pitch decks may be shared confidentially as part of the evaluation and funding process.
• Service Providers: with trusted third parties providing IT, analytics, recruitment, marketing or communication support.
• Legal Authorities: to comply with applicable laws, court orders or law enforcement requests.
• Business Transfers: in connection with any merger, acquisition or sale of assets, provided the transferee upholds similar data protection standards.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy or as required by applicable law. Founder submissions are retained for the duration of the evaluation and incubation cycle and anonymized thereafter. Job applicant data may be retained for future opportunities unless you request deletion.

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we process about you.
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention duties.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@t9l.com.

Our Website is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please email us at info@t9l.com and we will investigate and, where appropriate, delete it.

We use physical, electronic and procedural safeguards consistent with reasonable industry practices to protect personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and use of the Website is at your own risk.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Policy does not apply to those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical or business changes. The updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.

For any questions or complaints regarding this Policy, you may contact us at:

T9L USA, Inc.
1209 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA
Email: info@t9l.com

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The state and federal courts located in Delaware shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising hereunder.