Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 October 2026

Unicorn Next Advisory & GTM LLP (“Unicorn Next", “we", “us" or “our") respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently and securely.

Unicorn Next is a business-building ecosystem focused on building businesses, entrepreneurs and global pathways. This Privacy Policy applies across our website, communications, events, campaigns, applications, partnerships, and programmes, including BuildX, ScaleX, InnoX, YouthX, Xpanding Horizons, and related, expanded, or successor initiatives.

This Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we use it, how we share and protect it, how long we retain it and the choices available to you. Sections 18, 19 and 20 contain additional information for YouthX, BuildX and Xpanding Horizons.

1. Scope

This Policy applies when you:

• visit or interact with our website;
• contact us by email, telephone, messaging platforms or social media;
• submit an enquiry, application, expression of interest, survey or feedback form;
• respond to our advertising or submit information through platforms such as LinkedIn;
• participate in a programme, cohort, event, meeting, workshop, mentoring or advisory engagement;
• engage with us as a founder, business leader, enterprise, investor, academic institution, accelerator, expert, service provider, delivery partner or ecosystem partner; or
• otherwise interact with Unicorn Next in a professional or business capacity.

Where a specific programme or service requires additional information or a different use of personal data, we may provide a programme-specific notice or seek separate consent.

2. Personal Data We May Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

• Identity and contact information: name, email address, telephone number, city, country and preferred communication channel.
• Professional and organisational information: job title, seniority, LinkedIn profile, organisation name, sector, team size, business stage, markets, website and professional background.
• Application and programme information: business objectives, market priorities, programme interests, strategic requirements, selection responses, availability, participation preferences and information required for onboarding or delivery.
• Relationship and communication records: enquiries, correspondence, call or meeting notes, introduction requests, proposals, feedback, support requests and records of our professional engagement.
• Commercial and transaction information: contracts, invoices, payment status and relevant billing or tax information. Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers, and we do not ordinarily retain complete card or banking credentials.
• Event and media information: attendance, dietary or accessibility requirements where voluntarily provided, and photographs, recordings or testimonials where you have been informed or have provided consent as required.
• Website and technical information: IP address, browser, device, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, timestamps, approximate location, cookie identifiers, campaign source and similar usage information.
• Information from third parties: information received from professional platforms, referrals, programme or ecosystem partners, event organisers, service providers and publicly available professional sources.

Please do not submit sensitive personal data unless we specifically request it for a lawful and necessary purpose. We do not request sensitive personal data through LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data:

• directly from you through our website, forms, applications, emails, calls, meetings, events and contractual interactions;
• through advertising and professional platforms, including LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, when you choose to submit your information;
• automatically through cookies, analytics, security tools and campaign-tracking technologies; and
• from partners, referrals, service providers and legitimate public professional sources.

4. Why We Use Personal Data

We may use personal data to:

• respond to enquiries and provide requested information;
• assess eligibility, profile and strategic fit for programmes, cohorts, partnerships or engagements;
• shortlist, onboard and support participants, clients, partners and stakeholders;
• design, manage and deliver venture-building, business growth, market-access, enterprise-innovation, leadership-development and global-pathway initiatives;
• facilitate relevant meetings, introductions, partnerships, pilots, events and professional opportunities;
• manage contracts, payments, administration, logistics, reporting and relationship records;
• send operational communications, programme updates and requested follow-ups;
• send relevant news, invitations and marketing communications where permitted, with a clear method to opt out;
• measure campaign performance, understand website use and improve our services and communications;
• develop aggregated or de-identified insights, reports and programme learnings;
• protect our systems, prevent fraud or misuse, resolve disputes and enforce our rights; and
• comply with legal, regulatory, accounting and tax obligations.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, we process your information based on your consent, your request to take steps before entering an agreement, performance of an agreement, compliance with law, or our legitimate business interests where permitted and not overridden by your rights.

5. LinkedIn and Other Lead Generation Forms

When you submit an expression of interest or other form through LinkedIn or another platform, the platform may provide the submitted information to Unicorn Next. We use that information for the purposes stated on the form, including responding to your enquiry, assessing programme or partnership fit, arranging a suitability discussion and sharing relevant information.

Your use of the platform is also governed by that platform’s privacy terms. Submitting a form does not guarantee selection, participation, funding, investment, a meeting, a partnership, or any commercial outcome.

6. Artificial Intelligence and Assisted Processing

We may use appropriately selected digital and artificial-intelligence-enabled tools to support research, organisation, analysis, drafting, communication and programme operations. Where such tools process personal data, we seek to limit the information shared, restrict access and use service providers with suitable contractual and security safeguards.

We do not make decisions with legal or similarly significant effects solely through automated processing. Material programme-selection and relationship decisions remain subject to human review.

7. How We Share Personal Data

We may share personal data only where reasonably necessary with:

• authorised members of the Unicorn Next team;
• technology, website, hosting, cloud, email, CRM, analytics, communication, payment, event, professional and administrative service providers acting on our behalf;
• programme delivery partners, local market partners, advisers, facilitators, meeting hosts and other relevant stakeholders where required to assess or deliver an engagement and where permitted by applicable notice or consent;
• for the YouthX Global Campus Innovation Challenge, jury members, mentors and nominating universities, as described in Section 18;
• for BuildX and Xpanding Horizons, event and logistics providers, other participants and in-market partners, as described in Sections 19 and 20;
• professional advisers, auditors, insurers and legal or regulatory authorities where necessary;
• a successor or relevant counterparty in connection with a proposed reorganisation, investment, merger, acquisition or transfer, subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards; and
• other parties when you request or expressly consent to the sharing.

We do not sell or rent personal data. We do not permit a programme or ecosystem partner to use information obtained from us for unrelated independent marketing without an appropriate lawful basis.

8. International Processing and Transfers

Unicorn Next operates across India and selected global markets and corridors. Personal data may therefore be processed in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Canada, Australia or other locations relevant to a programme, partner or service provider.

Where we transfer personal data internationally, we take reasonable steps to use appropriate contractual, organisational, and technical safeguards as required by applicable law.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, our continuing relationship with you, and applicable legal, accounting, tax, contractual and dispute-resolution requirements.

Enquiry and non-selected applicant information is generally retained for up to 24 months after the last meaningful interaction, unless a longer period is required by law, an active relationship continues, or you consent to continued communication. We may retain participant, client, partner, payment, and contractual records longer where necessary to fulfil legal or legitimate business obligations.

Different retention periods apply to the YouthX Global Campus Innovation Challenge, BuildX and Xpanding Horizons. These are set out in Sections 18, 19 and 20 and apply instead of the general periods above.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymise or securely archive it. We may retain limited suppression records to respect an opt-out request.

10. Cookies, Analytics and Campaign Tracking

Our website may use essential cookies and similar technologies required for security and functionality. We may also use analytics and campaign-tracking technologies to understand website activity, traffic sources and campaign performance.

Where applicable law requires consent, we will use non-essential cookies only after you have made an appropriate choice. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

11. Marketing Communications

We may send information about relevant programmes, events, insights, partnerships and opportunities where you have requested it, consented to receive it or where otherwise permitted by law.

You can opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option in the communication or by contacting us. We may still send necessary administrative, contractual or programme-related communications.

12. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request information about the personal data we process;
• access, correct, complete or update your personal data;
• request deletion or erasure where applicable;
• withdraw consent, with withdrawal being as easy as giving consent;
• object to or request restriction of certain processing where applicable;
• request data portability where provided by applicable law;
• nominate another individual to exercise applicable rights in the event of death or incapacity; and
• raise a grievance or complaint.

To exercise a right, contact us using the details below. We may request reasonable information to verify your identity. If you withdraw consent, this will not affect processing already carried out lawfully, and we may retain information required by law or for an existing contractual obligation.

13. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse. Access is limited to people and service providers who need the information for authorised purposes. No transmission or storage system can, however, be guaranteed to be completely secure.

14. Children and Young Participants

Our general website, professional services and business programmes are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 through general business or lead-generation forms.

If Unicorn Next offers a specific educational or YouthX initiative involving a person under 18, we will provide an appropriate programme-specific notice and, where required, obtain verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian.

The YouthX Global Campus Innovation Challenge is open only to students aged 18 to 25 and to universities and institutions. We do not accept applications from anyone under 18. BuildX and Xpanding Horizons are intended for adults only.

15. Third-Party Websites and Platforms

Our website and communications may link to third-party websites, social networks, payment providers, event platforms or other services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting personal data.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, our operations or our programmes. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Where a change materially affects how we use personal data, we will provide additional notice or seek consent where required.

17. Contact and Grievance Resolution

For privacy questions, requests, consent withdrawal or grievances, contact:

Privacy & Grievance Contact
Unicorn Next Advisory & GTM LLP
WeWork, 20th Floor, Oberoi Commerz II, International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon East
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063, India
Email: gotomarket@unicornnext.com
For the YouthX Global Campus Innovation Challenge: YouthX@UnicornNext.com

We will acknowledge and address privacy requests and grievances in accordance with applicable law. If you remain dissatisfied, you may pursue the remedies available through the relevant data-protection authority, including the Data Protection Board of India, where applicable.

18. YouthX Global Campus Innovation Challenge 2027

18.1 Who this section applies to

This section applies to students, student teams, universities and institutions that apply to, are nominated for, or take part in the YouthX Global Campus Innovation Challenge 2027 (“the Challenge"). If anything in this section differs from the rest of this Policy, this section applies to the Challenge.

18.2 Who can take part

The Challenge is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 to 25, in teams of 3 to 5 from the same university, and to universities and institutions that wish to nominate teams or take part. We do not accept applicants under 18.

18.3 What we collect

• Student teams: team name; the team lead’s name, WhatsApp number and university email; the names and university emails of other team members; university and country; the track chosen; a description of the idea; and any links to a deck, demo or video that you choose to share.
• Universities and institutions: your name, role, WhatsApp number (if provided), email, institution name and country, website, how you wish to take part, the approximate number of teams you may nominate, and any additional comments.
• Shortlisted teams: proof of student status, so that we can verify eligibility.
• Finalists: information needed to run the Grand Finale, such as whether you will attend in London or online, and, with your permission, photographs, recordings and testimonials.

We use Google Forms to collect applications. Google acts as a service provider for this purpose.

18.4 Information about team members

If you apply as a team lead, you confirm that your team members are aged 18 to 25, are from the same university, and have agreed that you may share their names and university emails with us for the purposes in this section.

18.5 How we use your information

We use the information in this section to assess applications and nominations, contact you, verify eligibility, run the Challenge (including masterclasses, mentor clinics and the Grand Finale), select finalists, award prizes, provide support, and report on the programme in aggregated form. We send information about other Unicorn Next programmes only if you opt in, and you can withdraw that consent at any time.

18.6 Who sees your information

We share information only where needed with: the Unicorn Next team; jury members and mentors (limited to what they need to review ideas and support teams); nominating universities (for example, to confirm that a team belongs to their institution); and service providers such as Google. We do not sell or rent personal data.

18.7 Publicity and media

If your team becomes a finalist, we may publish your team name, university and a short summary of your idea. We will ask for your separate permission before using photographs, videos or testimonials.

18.8 International processing

Your information may be processed in India and in other countries where we, our service providers, or jury and mentor members are located, including the United Kingdom, where the Grand Finale is planned. We take reasonable steps to protect your information, as set out in Section 8.

18.9 How long we keep it

When information is no longer needed, we delete, anonymise or securely archive it. We may keep limited records to respect an opt-out request.

18.10 Your choices and rights

You can ask to access, correct or delete your information, or withdraw your consent, at any time by emailing YouthX@UnicornNext.com. If you withdraw consent while your application is under review, we may not be able to continue to process it. Your other rights are described in Section 12.

18.11 Contact

For questions about this section, write to YouthX@UnicornNext.com. Our full contact details are in Section 17.

19. BuildX: CXO and Founder Communities

19.1 Who this section applies to

This section applies to founders, CXOs, business leaders and others who are invited to, apply for, register for or take part in BuildX communities, events, roundtables and curated experiences (“BuildX"). If anything in this section differs from the rest of this Policy, this section applies to BuildX. BuildX is intended for adults only.

19.2 What we collect

• your name, contact details, organisation, role, LinkedIn profile, sector and business stage;
• invitation, nomination, application and registration details, and your attendance and session preferences;
• travel and accommodation details where we help arrange them, and dietary or accessibility requirements, which you give voluntarily so that we can make suitable arrangements;
• feedback, testimonials and correspondence; and
• photographs and recordings taken at events, as described in Section 19.5.

19.3 How we use your information

We use this information to assess fit and issue invitations, manage registration, plan and run events, arrange logistics, facilitate introductions and peer connections, share event materials, follow up after events and report on the programme in aggregated form. We send community updates and invitations to future events where you have asked for them or where the law permits, and you can opt out at any time.

19.4 Who sees your information

We share information only where needed with: the Unicorn Next team; venues, hospitality, travel and logistics providers; speakers, facilitators and hosts; technology and event platform providers; and other participants. We share your name, organisation and role with other participants only in the way described to you, for example in an attendee list or an introduction, and we do not share your contact details with other participants without your agreement. We do not sell or rent personal data.

19.5 Photographs and recordings

We may take photographs or recordings at BuildX events. We will tell you in advance and, where required, ask for your consent before using your image or voice in our communications. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, tell the event team and we will respect your request.

19.6 Dietary and accessibility information

Where you give us dietary or accessibility requirements, we use them only to make arrangements for the event, share them only with providers who need them to do so, and delete them within 90 days after the event.

19.7 How long we keep it

We keep BuildX participant and community records for up to 24 months after the last BuildX event or interaction you took part in, unless you remain an active member or ask us to delete them sooner. Travel and accommodation details are kept only as long as needed to arrange the event and for related financial records. Photographs and recordings are kept in line with the consent you gave. Records we must keep by law, such as financial and tax records, are kept for the legally required period.

19.8 Your choices and rights

You can ask to access, correct or delete your information, or withdraw your consent, at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 17. Your other rights are described in Section 12.

20. Xpanding Horizons: Global Market Access

20.1 Who this section applies to

This section applies to businesses, founders, investors, institutions and their representatives who engage with Xpanding Horizons for cross-border market access, partner development or international expansion pathways, and to the contacts of potential partners and counterparties whom we deal with in that work (“Xpanding Horizons"). If anything in this section differs from the rest of this Policy, this section applies to Xpanding Horizons. Xpanding Horizons is intended for adults only.

20.2 What we collect

• your name, contact details, role and organisation;
• information about your business, such as its sector, stage, products and services, target markets and objectives, and market-readiness information you choose to share;
• materials you provide, such as presentations and brochures, and notes of meetings and calls;
• names and business contact details of potential partners, customers, distributors and advisers, whether you give them to us or we identify them from professional sources; and
• correspondence with you and with in-market partners about your engagement.

If you give us information about other people, such as a partner or colleague, you confirm that you may share it with us for the purposes in this section.

20.3 How we use your information

We use this information to assess your readiness and fit, design market-access pathways, identify and approach potential partners and customers, arrange introductions and meetings, coordinate with in-market teams and advisers, manage the engagement and report on it. We send updates about other programmes only where you have asked for them or where the law permits, and you can opt out at any time.

20.4 Who sees your information

We share information only where needed with: the Unicorn Next team; in-market partners, local advisers and facilitators; potential partners and counterparties; technology and communication service providers; and professional advisers. We share only what is needed for the introduction or engagement, and we do not share your confidential business materials with a prospective partner or counterparty without your approval. We do not sell or rent personal data.

20.5 International processing

Xpanding Horizons works across India, the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and selected emerging markets. Your information may therefore be processed in those places, and we take reasonable steps to protect it, as set out in Section 8.

20.6 How long we keep it

We keep Xpanding Horizons engagement records for up to 24 months after the end of the engagement or your last meaningful interaction with us. Contact details of potential partners and counterparties are kept while the relationship is active and reviewed periodically. Contracts, invoices and other records that the law requires us to keep are kept for the legally required period.

20.7 Your choices and rights

You can ask to access, correct or delete your information, or withdraw your consent, at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 17. Your other rights are described in Section 12.