Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 December 2025 Last Updated: 01 December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Julio Labs (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use StartupForStartups (the “Service”), available at https://startupforstartups.com.

By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed), and any profile details you submit.

Content: Any data you upload or generate through the Service (e.g., resume details, form entries, text inputs, uploaded assets).

Communication Data: Messages or inquiries submitted via email or contact forms.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, actions taken, interaction timestamps.

Device Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device identifiers.

Log Data: Access times, server logs, error logs, performance metrics.

Cookies & Tracking Data: We may use cookies, local storage, session tokens, and similar technologies for authentication, analytics, and functionality.

1.3 Third-Party Data (If Applicable)

If you integrate external tools (e.g., Google, LinkedIn), we may receive basic profile information, subject to their permission settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and operate the Service (account creation, authentication, feature usage).
To improve the Service through analytics and performance monitoring.
To communicate with you (support responses, updates, notifications).
To maintain security and detect/prevent fraud or abuse.
To comply with legal obligations where required by applicable laws.
To personalize user experience and optimize product functionality.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, error tracking, and infrastructure (e.g., cloud hosting). These providers only access data as necessary to deliver services on our behalf.

3.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

Comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.
Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, users, or the public.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business. You will be notified in such cases.

We do not share personal data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

Essential cookies for authentication and session management.
Analytics cookies to understand usage and improve performance.
Preference cookies to remember settings or configurations.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide the Service,
Comply with legal obligations,
Resolve disputes,
Enforce agreements.

When your account is deleted:

You may request an export of your data for 30 days.
After 30 days, your data may be permanently deleted from our systems and backups (unless required for legal or safety reasons).

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS),
Hashed passwords,
Restricted data access,
Periodic security reviews.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for persons under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that a child under 18 has submitted data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Update or correct inaccurate information
Delete your data
Export your data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Object to certain forms of processing

Requests can be sent to sushrut@startupforstartups.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access the Service from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other jurisdictions. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies. We encourage you to review third-party privacy policies independently.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will notify you via email or a notice on the Platform. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding privacy, please contact:

Julio Labs (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. 4A, Ruchita Heights, Savarkar Nagar, Nashik, 422013, India 📧 sushrut@startupforstartups.com