Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 4, 2025
1. Introduction
The Startup Project ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Submit startup information
- Sign up for newsletters or updates
- Participate in surveys or feedback
This information may include your name, email address, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device information
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our website functionality
- Provide personalized content
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Analyzing website usage to improve our content
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications
- Cookies: You can control cookie settings through your browser
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
The Startup Project
Email: privacy@thestartupproject.org
Website: https://thestartupproject.org
12. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about these rights.
13. GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please contact us for more information about these rights.