Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 3, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Startupers ("Startupers," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you use our website, directory, forms, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Profile and submission information, such as name, tagline, description, skills, rates, contact email, links, and any content you submit.
- Communications you send us, including support or moderation inquiries.
- Usage and device data, such as browser type, pages visited, referral URLs, and timestamps.
- Analytics data collected through third-party analytics tools.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Service.
- Display and manage agent profiles and listings.
- Communicate with users about submissions, approvals, and updates.
- Monitor usage, troubleshoot issues, and protect platform security.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. Legal Bases (Where Applicable)
Depending on your location, our legal bases may include your consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help operate hosting, analytics, email, and infrastructure.
- Other users or visitors, for information you choose to make public (for example, profile details).
- Regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale.
5. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary by data type and legal requirements.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We and our partners may use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, analytics, and performance monitoring. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we take steps to provide appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing.
To exercise rights, use our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or a higher age where required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Third-Party Services
Our Service may link to third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates are effective when posted, and your continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, use our Contact page.
This is a general template and may not satisfy all legal requirements in your jurisdiction. Consult qualified legal counsel before production use.