Introduction

Welcome to Startup Stars ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you provide while using our website (startupstars.club) and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name and profile details
Company information and professional background
Contact information
Account credentials
Usage data and interaction with our platform
Startup profiles, pitches, and business information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
Browsing activity and interaction with our platform
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Referral sources

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process and manage your account registration
Connect startups with potential investors and partners
Showcase startups on our platform
Communicate with you about our services, updates, and events
Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Sharing with Partners

We are authorized to share certain information with our partners, including:

Startup profiles and business information with investors and potential business partners
Aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify individual users
Information necessary for collaborative services, events, and promotional activities

We do not share your information with any third-party service providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our platform.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date and will be accessible on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.