Privacy Policy for StartupLinkX

Effective Date: December 5th, 2023

1. Introduction

STARTUPLINKX PTE. LTD. ("we," "us,""our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.startuplinkx.com or use our services. This policy is subject to the Personal Data Protection Act2012 (PDPA) of Singapore.

2. Contact Information

Controller
: STARTUPLINKX PTE. LTD.
Registered Office Address: 160 ROBINSON ROAD, #14-04, SINGAPORE (068914)
Website: www.startuplinkx.com
Email: info@startuplinkx.com

3. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to personal data collected through:

a. Our website (www.startuplinkx.com)
b. Forms submitted on our website
c. Online forms provided through links

4. Types of Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a.Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifiers.
b.Contact Data: Address, email address, telephone numbers, social media handles.
c.Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
d.Usage Data
: Information about how you use our website and services.
e.Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
f.Cookies Data: Collected through cookies as detailed in our Cookies Policy.
g.Startup Information: Details about your startup, such as funding needs, pitch decks, business plans, and other related     information.

5. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through:

Direct Interactions: Filling in forms on our website or corresponding with us via email, phone, or other means.
Automated Technologies: Interaction with our website through cookies and other tracking technologies.
Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: Technical data from analytics providers, advertising networks, and search information providers.

6. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data to:

Match startups and entrepreneurs with suitable resources from business accelerators, incubators, and third parties.
Connect startups and entrepreneurs with events, competitions, trade shows, and other activities.
Facilitate interactions with investors and organizations that provide funding.
Offer services essential for the development and operation of startups.
Communicate with you and manage our relationship.Improve our website, services, marketing, and customer relationships.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent: By providing your personal data, you consent to its processing.
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights.

8. Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

Fulfill our matchmaking projects.
Provide resources and support for the growth of startups.
Inform you about participation opportunities in programs, events, and funding possibilities.
Improve our services and enhance user experience.
Send marketing communications, where you have consented to receive them.

9. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

Business accelerators, incubators, and third parties organizing events for startups.
Investors and organizations offering grants, subsidies, or other funding.
Service providers essential for startup development and operation.
Regulatory authorities, as required by law.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

12. Your Rights

Under Singapore law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request access to your personal data.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

13. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. We also limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a business need to know.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@startuplinkx.com
Postal Address: 160 ROBINSON ROAD, #14-04, SINGAPORE (068914)

Thank you for trusting STARTUPLINKX PTE. LTD. with your personal data. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and safeguarding your data.