Privacy Policy

Startup Business Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information that you provide to us through our website (the “Website”).

  1. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information through the Website:

Information You Provide: We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
Registration information (username, password)
Job application information (resume, cover letter)
Survey responses
Comments

Information Collected Automatically: We also collect certain information automatically when you visit the Website, such as:
Your IP address
Browser type and operating system
The pages you visit on the Website
The date and time of your visit

  1. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide you with the services you request, such as access to articles, job listings, or account features
To respond to your inquiries and requests
To send you newsletters and other promotional materials (with your consent)
To personalize your experience on the Website
To improve the Website and our services
To analyze how users interact with the Website
To comply with the law

  1. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and provide our services. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the purposes for which it has been disclosed.

We may also disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights or property of us or others.

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

  1. Cookies

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on the Website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your preferences, track your activity on the Website, and understand how users interact with the Website.

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to block cookies or to delete cookies after they have been placed. However, if you block cookies, you may not be able to access all of the features of the Website.

  1. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as set forth in this Privacy Policy. We will also retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

  1. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will delete the information from our systems.

  1. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in any email communication we send you.
You can access and update your information by logging into your account and visiting your profile settings.

  1. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). You can request to know what personal information we have collected about you, to delete your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, you can contact us at https://startupbusinessjournal.com/contact/.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at https://startupbusinessjournal.com/contact/.