Privacy & Cookie Policy
Introduction
Startup Giants PLC (“Startup Giants”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our Website or interact with us.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
Who We Are
Startup Giants PLC
Company Number: 09690364
Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Website:
startupgiants.com
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Startup Giants PLC acts as the Data Controller for personal information collected through this Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information including:
* your name;
* email address;
* company name;
* job title;
* information voluntarily provided through contact forms;
* information submitted through capability call registrations;
* information submitted through newsletter or update subscriptions;
* communications you send to us; and
* technical information relating to your use of the Website.
We only collect information that is relevant to the operation of our Website, services and ecosystem activities.
How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
* respond to enquiries;
* communicate regarding capability calls;
* provide ecosystem updates;
* manage commercial opportunities;
* administer registrations and subscriptions;
* improve our Website and services;
* maintain security;
* comply with legal obligations; and
* support legitimate business activities related to Startup Giants.
We will not sell personal information to third parties.
Capability Calls and Ecosystem Participation
Startup Giants may from time to time publish capability calls, commercial opportunities, venture creation initiatives, partnership programmes or ecosystem activities.
Where users voluntarily submit information in connection with such activities, that information may be used to:
* assess suitability;
* facilitate introductions;
* communicate regarding opportunities;
* manage participation; and
* support related commercial discussions.
Participation in any opportunity remains voluntary.
Ecosystem Intelligence and Business Development
Startup Giants may maintain and use information relating to organisations, technologies, commercial opportunities, ecosystem participants, service providers, strategic partners, investors, operators and other business contacts for the purposes of ecosystem development, opportunity identification, partnership formation, commercial outreach and business development activities.
Such information may be obtained from publicly available sources, direct interactions, referrals, events, conferences, professional networks, industry directories or other lawful sources.
Startup Giants seeks to use such information responsibly and only for legitimate business purposes consistent with applicable data protection requirements.
Where Startup Giants makes introductions or facilitates discussions between ecosystem participants, information may be shared with relevant parties where reasonably necessary to support commercial discussions, partnership exploration or opportunity development.
Business-to-Business Communications
Startup Giants may contact organisations and professional contacts regarding potential partnerships, capability calls, commercial opportunities, ecosystem participation or related business activities where there is a legitimate business interest in doing so.
Third-Party Service Providers
Startup Giants may use trusted third-party service providers to support the operation of the Website and associated activities.
These providers may include:
* website hosting providers;
* email service providers;
* mailing list providers;
* customer relationship management systems;
* analytics providers;
* form processing services; and
* other technology platforms used in the normal operation of our business.
Where information is provided to such providers, it is done solely for legitimate business purposes connected with the operation of Startup Giants.
These providers operate under their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.
Email Updates and Mailchimp
Where users subscribe to capability calls, ecosystem updates, newsletters or other communications, information may be processed using third-party email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or similar providers.
Users may unsubscribe from such communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in the relevant email communication.
International Transfers
Some service providers used by Startup Giants may store or process information outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.
Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.
Cookies
This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience and support website operation.
Cookies may be placed directly by the Website or by third-party services integrated into the Website.
Examples may include:
* website functionality;
* security features;
* analytics services;
* embedded content;
* social media integrations; and
* third-party plugins.
Because the Website may use third-party technologies and plugins, some cookies may be placed by third-party providers outside the direct control of Startup Giants.
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website.
Analytics
We may use website analytics services to help understand visitor behaviour and improve the Website.
Such services may collect anonymised or aggregated information regarding:
* pages visited;
* time spent on the Website;
* referring websites;
* browser types; and
* device information.
We do not use analytics information to identify individual users unless required for security or legal reasons.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations or protect our legitimate business interests.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
* access your personal information;
* correct inaccurate information;
* request deletion of information;
* restrict processing;
* object to processing;
* request data portability; and
* withdraw consent where consent has been provided.
Individuals may request information regarding personal data held by Startup Giants and may request correction or deletion of such information where applicable under relevant data protection laws.
Requests may be submitted by contacting us at hello@startupgiants.com.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to this Policy
Startup Giants may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any updated version will be published on this Website and will become effective immediately upon publication.
It is the responsibility of users to review this Policy periodically to remain informed of any changes.
Startup Giants is under no obligation to notify users individually of changes to this Policy.
Contact
Questions relating to this Privacy & Cookie Policy may be directed to:
hello@startupgiants.com