Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for StartComps
At StartComps (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data
We may collect and process the following personal information:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business name.
• Payment Information: Payment details necessary to process transactions (processed through secure third-party payment processors).
• Account Information: Information provided during account registration or when you interact with our services.
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We may automatically collect certain information when you use our services, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages viewed and timestamps
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, and you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy [if applicable].
2. Purpose of Processing Your Personal Data
We may process your personal data for the following purposes:
• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our services.
• Account Management: To manage your account and process transactions.
• Communication: To send updates, promotional materials, and respond to inquiries.
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data
We process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so under UK GDPR, including:
• Consent: When you provide your consent for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with the law.
• Legitimate Interests: When necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your interests do not override those interests.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services. These providers are required to protect your information and only use it for the purposes specified by us.
4.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4.3 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Object: Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent where we rely on it to process your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
hello@startcomps.com
