Privacy Policy

Sera Capital Fund ("Sera Capital", "we", "us", or "our") is a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) dedicated to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our investors and website visitors. We operate under the regulatory oversight of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and security.

To access certain investment opportunities or services on www.seracapital.com, you may be required to provide personal and financial information. This policy explains how we handle that data in compliance with SEBI's master circulars on cybersecurity and data protection.

Personal Information We Collect

In the course of our business as a venture capital firm and SEBI-regulated entity, we collect:

• Information You Provide: This includes Know Your Customer (KYC) details required by SEBI, such as your name, PAN, Aadhaar (redacted as per UIDAI norms), address, bank account details, and net worth certificates for "Accredited Investor" status.
• Data Collection: We may collect device-specific information (IP address, browser type, and operating system) to ensure secure access to our investor portal and to monitor for unauthorized login attempts.
• Third-Party Data: As part of our fiduciary duty and SEBI's "Fit and Proper" person criteria, we may verify your information through KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs), credit bureaus, and other statutory authorities.

How We Use Your Personal Information

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: To fulfill mandatory SEBI reporting requirements, including AIF periodic disclosures and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
• Investment Management: To process capital contributions, redemptions, and provide you with quarterly/monthly reports and valuation updates.
• Security & Audit: To maintain an audit trail of all transactions and platform interactions as required by the SEBI Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF).
• Communication: To send you important updates about your investments, regulatory changes, and to respond to your inquiries.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share information with:

• Regulators and Statutory Bodies: SEBI, RBI, Income Tax Department, or any court/legal authority when required by law.
• Service Providers: Custodians, Fund Administrators, and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) who are also bound by SEBI's confidentiality norms.
• Audit & Legal: Our statutory auditors and legal counsel for the purpose of ensuring the fund's compliance.

Data Protection and Sovereignty

In line with SEBI's data localization expectations:

• Local Storage: All sensitive financial and KYC data is stored on secure servers located within the boundaries of India.
• Access Control: Access to investor data is strictly limited to authorized personnel on a "need-to-know" basis, supported by multi-factor authentication.

We maintain state-of-the-art security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your information.

Your Rights and Choices

As an investor, you have the following rights:

• Access and Correction: You may review and update your KYC information at any time via the investor portal.
• Grievance Redressal: If you have concerns regarding your data privacy, you may contact our Compliance Officer at the address provided below.
• Data Retention: Please note that SEBI regulations require us to retain investor records (including KYC and transaction logs) for a minimum of 8 years after the end of the business relationship.

Contact Information & Grievance Redressal

For any privacy-related concerns or grievances, please contact us at:

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in SEBI regulations or our internal processes. Any significant changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our website.

Disclaimer

Sera Capital Fund is a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) headquartered at Ahmedabad. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience; to avail of our services, we collect minimal personal information—including KYC details like PAN and bank information—directly from you, and through third-party verifications like KRAs, using this data solely for regulatory compliance, investment management, and secure communication while storing it on secure Indian servers in accordance with SEBI's Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework.

All content on this website may not be copied or distributed for commercial purposes without prior explicit permission, as any unauthorized use constitutes a violation of copyright and legal statutes.

While we endeavor to provide accurate information, all material is provided on an "As Is" basis; Sera Capital Fund disclaims all liability for inaccuracies, technical failures, or damages—direct or indirect—arising from the use of this site, and emphasizes that any investment in securities is subject to market risks, whereby past performance is not a guarantee of future results and all performance data remains unverified by SEBI.

We reserve the right to select users, modify these terms at any time, and provide links to third-party sites for convenience without endorsing their content; by accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these terms, which are governed by the laws of India and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ahmedabad.