Last Updated: September 2023

Welcome to Starfish (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Our website and services (collectively, the “Services”) are dedicated to supporting early-stage startups by connecting founders, investors, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our Services and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our Services. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect various types of information, including information that may personally identify you (“Personal Information”). We collect this information directly from you when you provide it to us and automatically as you navigate through the site.

a. Personal Information You Provide: – Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant information. – Application Information: If you apply to our programs, we may collect details about you and your startup, including business plans and team information. – Communication Information: When you contact us or subscribe to our newsletters, we collect your contact details and any other information you choose to provide.

b. Information Collected Automatically: – Log and Usage Data: Includes details about your visits to our Services such as traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data. – Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and store certain information.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use information collected about you or that you provide to us, including any Personal Information:

• To present our Services and its contents to you.
• To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.
• To fulfill the purposes for which you provided the information or that were described when it was collected.
• For any other purpose with your consent.

3. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may disclose aggregated information about our users without restriction. In addition, we may disclose Personal Information that we collect or you provide:

• To our subsidiaries and affiliates.
• To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business.
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it.
• For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
• With your consent.

4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You may have certain rights regarding the Personal Information we hold about you. These may include the rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your Personal Information, subject to applicable law.

5. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented measures designed to secure your Personal Information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.

6. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

To ask questions or comment about this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices, contact us at: connect@starfishgp.com