Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how StartupPoint (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a tech news platform focused on the latest updates, funding news, and spotlights on Indian startups and the broader startup ecosystem, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our website [www.startuppoint.in] (the “Site”), use our mobile applications (the “Apps”), or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparency. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

Account information (if you create an account): name, email address, username, password
Comments, forum posts, or messages you submit
Newsletter or promotional subscription details
Information you provide when contacting us (e.g., support requests via WhatsApp at +91 8573027125)

b. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit the Site or use the Apps, we (and our third-party partners) may automatically collect:

Device and browser information (IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers)
Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages, clicks, date/time stamps)
Approximate location (derived from IP address or, with permission, precise geolocation from mobile devices)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies & Tracking Technologies” section below)

c. Information from Third Parties

Social media platforms (if you log in or share content via Facebook, X/Twitter, Google, etc.)
Advertising partners and analytics providers
Publicly available sources (for journalistic purposes)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and improve the Services, including delivering funding news, startup spotlights, and tech updates
To personalize content and recommendations, such as highlighting relevant Indian startup trends
To deliver targeted advertising
To send newsletters, promotional emails, and notifications (you can opt out anytime)
To analyze usage trends and perform analytics
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activity
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and login status
Measure and optimize advertising performance
Provide personalized content and ads
Analyze traffic and user behavior

You can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool (accessible via the cookie banner or footer link). Note that disabling cookies may limit some features.

We participate in interest-based advertising and use third-party advertising companies (Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, etc.) to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to show you ads based on your browsing activities.

4. Third-Party Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service providers and vendors (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, advertising networks)
Advertising and analytics partners (Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, Meta, etc.)
Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights
Business transfers (in the event of merger, acquisition, or asset sale)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes (as “sell” is traditionally understood). However, certain data sharing for targeted advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under some privacy laws (e.g., DPDP Act in India, CCPA/CPRA). See the “Your Privacy Rights” section for opt-out options.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Usage and analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — servers located outside your country (including the United States), where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

9. Your Privacy Rights (DPDP Act, GDPR, etc.)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
Limit use of sensitive personal information
Opt out of automated profiling
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights:

Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer
Submit a request via privacy@startuppoint.in
India residents may reference rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
EU/UK residents may also contact our EU representative (details below)

We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (usually 30–45 days).

10. Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The new version will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

StartupPoint
Email: privacy@startuppoint.in
WhatsApp: +91 8573027125 (Attn: Masroor, Manager)