Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 5, 2025

Introduction

startupcrew ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • LinkedIn profile information (name, email, profile picture, work experience)
  • Start-up information you submit (company name, description, location, etc.)
  • Communication data when you contact us or express interest in start-ups
  • Usage data and analytics to improve our services

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Connect talents, investors, and start-ups
  • Send you notifications about matches and platform updates
  • Verify your identity through LinkedIn authentication
  • Analyze platform usage and optimize user experience
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

Information Sharing

We may share your information:

  • With start-ups you express interest in
  • With other users as part of your public profile
  • With service providers who assist in operating our platform
  • When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

LinkedIn Integration

We use LinkedIn for authentication and profile information. By signing in with LinkedIn, you authorize us to access certain profile information as permitted by LinkedIn's API. You can revoke this access at any time through your LinkedIn account settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Export your data

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our platform or via email.