1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, particularly when using the "Submit Startup" or "Contact" forms. This includes:
- Name and Contact Data: First and last name, email address, phone number, and similar contact data.
- Professional Information: Company name, job title, and startup funding details.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent. Specifically, we use data submitted to:
- Verify and list startup profiles on our platform.
- Respond to your inquiries and offer customer support.
- Improve our platform's user experience and functionality.
- Send administrative information to you, such as updates to our terms and policies.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted third-party vendors, service providers, or contractors who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work (e.g., hosting services, data analysis).
5. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
6. Data Protection (GDPR) and Your Rights
As a company based in Berlin, Germany, Pixlfriendlop GmbH adheres strictly to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we have about you.
- The right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information.
- The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.
- The right to data portability.
You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting us.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact
For any privacy-related concerns, to exercise your rights, or if you have questions about our privacy practices, please write to our Data Protection Officer at:
Pixlfriendlop GmbH
Friedrichstraße 68
10117 Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]