Thank you for using StartupScout(“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information, and only for the purpose of providing and improving the core functionality of the App. The information we collect includes:
- Email Account Information: To provide our services, you may optionally link your email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook). We access your account only after you provide explicit authorization. This access is solely for the purposes outlined below.
- Emails Sent by You: When you initiate and send an email to a startup through our App, we process the content of that email to send it on your behalf.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous data about your interaction with the App (e.g., features used, crash reports) to improve performance and user experience.
We do not collect personal data for any other purpose, such as advertising or selling it to third parties.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly to provide the App's services:
- To Send Emails: To send emails on your behalf when you perform an action in the App to do so.
- To Maintain and Improve the App: To ensure the App is working correctly and to improve its features and functionality.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties for their promotional purposes.
We may only disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With Your Email Provider: We interact with your email provider's API (e.g., Google API, Microsoft API) to send emails on your behalf. Our use of this data adheres to the respective provider's data usage policies.
- By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
4. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have rights over your information. These include:
- Revoking Access: You can revoke the App’s access to your email account at any time through our app or your email provider’s security settings (https://myaccount.google.com/security). Doing so will prevent the App’s email feature from functioning.
- Deleting Your Data: You may request to delete your account and associated data by contacting us at the email address below.
6. Policy for Children
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
StartupScout
tejasr112002@gmail.com
www.startupscout.app