Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Startups of the World ("we", "our", or "us") operates startupsoftheworld.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Startup details (name, description, website, location, industry, stage)
• Your email address when submitting a startup listing
• Payment information when purchasing a featured placement (processed by Stripe)

Information Collected Automatically

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent

3. How We Use Your Information

• To display your startup on the global map directory
• To moderate submissions for quality and accuracy
• To process payments for featured placements
• To contact you about your listing if needed
• To improve the service

4. Email Address

Your email address is collected for operational purposes only (e.g. listing issues, payment receipts). It is never displayed publicly and is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing.

5. Payments

Payments for featured placements are processed by Stripe. We do not store your card details. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? [email protected]