Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 23, 2026

1. Introduction

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:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile picture
  • 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
  • Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd): Anonymous usage statistics, only with your consent

Cookies: We use essential cookies necessary for authentication and basic platform functionality. We do not use advertising cookies.

Analytics cookies: With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4, provided by Google Ireland Ltd, to collect anonymous usage statistics that help us understand how StartuPage is used. Analytics cookies are set only after you click Accept in the cookie banner. If you reject or make no choice, no analytics cookies are set. Google Analytics 4 does not store IP addresses. Data may be processed by Google LLC in the USA, which is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

  • _ga: Distinguishes visitors. Duration: up to 2 years
  • _ga_<ID>: Keeps the session state. Duration: up to 2 years

You can change your choice at any time through the Cookie settings link in the footer of every page.

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:

Email:

Help Center: startupage.featurebase.app/help

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