Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to StartUA's Incubator Program website ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, including your consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information. Please read these documents carefully before using the Website.
2. Terms of Use
2.1. Acceptance:
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Website.
2.2. Eligibility:
You must be not younger than 18 years old to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.
2.3. Intellectual Property:
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of StartUA and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Website without the prior written consent of StartUA.
3. Advisor, Investor and Startup Applications
3.1. Application Process:
Advisor, Investor and Startup applications are available on the Website. By submitting an application, you agree to provide accurate and complete information.
3.2. Selection Process:
StartUA reserves the right to review and approve or reject any application in its sole discretion. The decision to accept or reject an application is final.
3.3. Confidentiality:
StartUA will treat all information provided in the applications as confidential and will only use it for the purpose of applications evaluation.
4. Privacy Policy
Context: StartUA ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals' personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with our Incubator Program website ("Website").
4.1. Information Collection
We may also automatically collect certain information about users' interactions with the Website, such as browsing activity, device information, and IP addresses. This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
4.2. How We Use Your Information
4.2.1. Purpose of Processing:
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
  • Managing the incubator program and providing related services.
  • Communicating with users regarding their applications, program updates, and other relevant information.
  • Personalizing user experience and improving our services.
  • Complying with legal obligations and regulations.
4.2.2. Legal Basis for Processing:
We process personal data based on legal grounds outlined in applicable data protection laws, including the necessity for the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests pursued by StartUA, or by a third party, and consent where applicable.
4.3. Disclosure of Personal Information
4.3.1. Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist in the operation of the Website or the Incubator Program, as well as with affiliates and partners for business purposes. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
4.3.2. Legal Requirements:
We may also disclose personal information in response to legal requests by public authorities, such as to meet national security or law enforcement requirements, or as otherwise required by applicable law.
4.4. Your Rights
4.4.1. Access and Control:
Users have certain rights regarding their personal data under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict data processing and portability. Users also have the right to opt out of certain data processing activities, such as marketing communications. To exercise these rights or opt-out, users may contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
4.5. California Privacy Rights
4.5.1. CCPA Rights:
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request access to and deletion of your personal information, as well as the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
4.6. GDPR Compliance
4.6.1. Data Transfer:
If you are accessing the Website from the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that your data may be transferred to servers located outside of your country of residence, including transfer to countries where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
4.6.2. Legal Basis:
We rely on several legal bases to process your personal data, including
  • The necessity for the performance of a contract with you;
  • Compliance with legal obligations;
  • Protection of your vital interests or those of another individual;
  • Consent;
  • Our legitimate interests, such as improving the Website and ensuring its security, providing our services, and conducting analytics.
6. Updates to Our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will come into force immediately upon posting on the Website. Users are encouraged to review these documents periodically for changes.
7. Contact Us
This Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time, and changes will come into force upon posting on our Website.