Welcome to StartuPage, the professional networking platform for the startup ecosystem. We connect founders, investors, and professionals to build meaningful relationships and opportunities.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
Professional Profile: Work experience, skills, startup information, role, location
Startup Information: Company name, description, stage, team size, funding details
Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and support requests
Usage Information: How you interact with our platform, features used, pages visited
Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain the StartuPage platform
Create and manage your professional profile
Connect you with relevant opportunities, investors, and co-founders
Display you on the leaderboard and in discovery features
Send you notifications about platform activity and opportunities
Improve our services and develop new features
Respond to your support requests and communications
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage & Security
Database: Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL), hosted in EU data centers with industry-standard encryption.
Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:
Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication
Row-Level Security (RLS) policies on database
Data Retention: We retain your data as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.
5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:
Stripe: Payment processing for premium subscriptions (PCI-DSS compliant)
Resend: Transactional email delivery
Cloudinary: Image hosting and optimization
Vercel: Application hosting and deployment
Cookies: We use only essential cookies necessary for authentication and basic platform functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Public Profile: Information you choose to make public (name, role, startup, bio) is visible to other users
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share data
Service Providers: With third-party services listed above, under strict data processing agreements
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to affected users)
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at
8. Children's Privacy
StartuPage is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Our primary data storage is located in the EU. If you access our platform from outside the EU, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with GDPR.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of StartuPage after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: