Privacy Policy
Last Update: April 27, 2023.
Startwise is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that helps to quickly identify and correct skill gaps. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Platform. By using our Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information when you use our Platform:
- Account Information: When you register for an account on our Platform, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- User Content: We may collect information that you upload or provide while using our Platform, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and other content that you create or share on our Platform.
- Log Data: We automatically collect certain information when you use our Platform, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URL, and other technical information about your use of our Platform. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the Platform, and track user interactions.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Platform, improve our services, and personalize your experience. You can disable cookies through your web browser settings, but please note that some features of our Platform may not function properly without cookies.
- Third-Party Information: We may receive information from third-party services, such as social media platforms, when you interact with our Platform through such services. This information may include your profile information, contacts, and other data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and enhance our Platform, and to develop new features and services.
- To communicate with you about your account, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To personalize your experience: We may use your information to tailor the content and offerings on our Platform based on your preferences and interests.
- To send you important notices, updates, and promotional offers related to our Platform.
- To analyze and understand how users interact with our Platform, conduct research, and gather statistics to improve our services.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or other unauthorized activities.
- To comply with legal obligations when required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.
- To enforce our policies, protect our rights and interests, and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with the operation and maintenance of our Platform, or with business partners, affiliates, or other third parties for legitimate business purposes. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent.
4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
5. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove the information from our systems.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
7. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws, including the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information;
- Delete or restrict the processing of your personal information;
- Object to the processing of your personal information
You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the contact information provided below. Please note that some of these rights may be subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make a change to this Policy that, in Startwise’s discretion, is material, then we will let you know before the changes come into effect. Continuing to use Startwise after a change to this Policy means that you accept the new policy. If you have any questions, please email privacy@startwise.com.