Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Startr ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at startr.network and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Email address — when you sign up for our waitlist
• User type — whether you identify as a founder or investor
• Stage or focus information — optional details about your startup stage or investment focus
• Timestamp — when you submitted the form

When you use our platform (after launch), we may also collect data from third-party integrations you authorize, such as Stripe, GitHub, Shopify, and others. This data is used solely to verify and display your startup's progress.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Manage your waitlist registration
• Send you updates about Startr, including launch announcements and early access invitations
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve and develop our platform
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database platform with enterprise-grade security. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — third parties who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@startr.network.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Waitlist data is retained until you request removal or until we complete the onboarding process.

9. Children's Privacy

Startr is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Startr after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

admin@startr.network