Protecting your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy applies to www.startupsmartup.com and Startup Smartup LLC and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Startup Smartup LLC include www.startupsmartup.com and Startup Smartup. The Startup Smartup website is an educational platform. By using the Startup Smartup website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Startup Smartup does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as first and last names, mailing addresses, email addresses, or payment information.

Student Registration Process: Students create their own username and password and select their school district and site. No further personal information is collected during this process.

We do not collect any anonymous demographic information, such as age or gender.

Startup Smartup secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Startup Smartup uses the following Because Startup Smartup does not collect any PII, we do not use any personal information for communication or service delivery. Our platform is designed to provide educational services without the need for collecting personal data.

Any student-generated content (e.g., usernames, passwords, project data) is used solely for the purposes of providing educational services and is available for students to revisit and use.

Startup Smartup does not share any information with third parties. All information and content generated on the platform remain within the system and are not shared, sold, rented, or leased to third parties for any purpose.

Parents and guardians have the right to request deletion of their child's data, including any student-generated content on the platform (e.g., project data). To make such a request, please email us at [email protected].

We will respond to all deletion requests within 30 days and ensure that any student data is deleted upon request, except in cases where it is required by law to retain the data.

We retain student-generated content solely to allow students to revisit and continue their educational journey within the platform. This content is available for students to access and use. Should a parent or student request the deletion of data, it will be securely removed from our system.

We have a comprehensive breach response plan in place. In the unlikely event of a data breach, the following procedure will be followed:

1. Identify the Source and Extent of the Breach: Our team will investigate the source and scope of the breach to mitigate further damage.
2. Alert the Breach Task Force and Address the Breach ASAP: Our designated team will take immediate action to prevent further unauthorized access.
3. Test the Security Fix: We will test the implemented security fix to ensure the breach is fully resolved.
4. Inform the Authorities and All Affected Users: Authorities and affected parties will be notified within 72 hours of identifying the breach.
5. Post-Breach Cleanup and Damage Control: We will implement long-term fixes, clean up any affected systems, and address any further damage.

Although Startup Smartup does not collect PII, we take the security of all platform-related data, including student-generated content, very seriously. Our platform uses SSL protocol to ensure secure data transmission between users and the website.

We implement and continuously improve appropriate security measures to protect the integrity of our platform. However, users acknowledge that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Startup Smartup does not automatically collect information about your computer hardware or software, such as IP address, browser type, or domain names. We do not track this information or use it for statistical analysis, service improvement, or any other purpose.

Startup Smartup does not track user behavior for the purpose of delivering customized content or advertising. Our platform is designed strictly to provide educational services, and no tracking of user activities is conducted.

Startup Smartup reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email, through a notice on the site, or by updating this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

Startup Smartup welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Startup Smartup has not adhered to this Statement, please contact Startup Smartup at:

Startup Smartup LLC
APT 402
San Francisco, California 94115

Email Address:
[email protected]

Telephone number:
415-990-2754

Effective Date: April 07, 2020
Updated: October 20, 2024