StartUpWorld.com
Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting the StartUpWorld.comWeb site (hereinafter "the Site" or
"StartUpWorld.com") and reviewing our Privacy Policy, effective June 1, 2009.
StartUpWorld takes your privacy very seriously and is committed to safeguarding your
privacy online. Please read the following policy to understand how your personal
information will be treated as you make full use of our Site.
Overview:
This Privacy Policy (hereinafter "Policy") governs your use of StartUpWorld.com. This
Policy describes the information we collect from you and what may happen to that
information. For example, this Policy will let you know what information we collect from
you; what cookies and IP addresses are and how they are used; how your information is
used; who is collecting your information; with whom your information may be shared;
what options are available to you regarding collection, use, and distribution of your
information; how you may use other users' information ("Users"); the types of security
precautions in place to protect against loss, misuse, or alteration of your information;
how StartUpWorld protects children's privacy; and what else you should know about your
online privacy.
Please note that we review our privacy practices from time to time, and that our
practices are subject to change. We ask that you bookmark and periodically review this
page to ensure continuing familiarity with the most current version of our Privacy
Policy. All amended terms shall be automatically effective after they are posted on the
Site.
By visiting the Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy
Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use or
access the Site.
What Personally Identifiable Information does StartUpWorld collect?
Generally, StartUpWorld collects information in three ways. Your email address is
gathered when you list your business on the Site. Your email is gathered if you
subscribe to our notifications and newsletter. We also collect personal information when
you report a problem with our services through the Site's feedback form or contact email
addresses. If you contact StartUpWorld, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
Wherever StartUpWorld collects personal information we make an effort to include a link
to this Privacy Policy on that page.
What are "cookies?"
Data collection devices, such as "cookies," are used to store, and sometimes track,
information about you. Generally, these cookies help provide personalized services and
promote trust and safety. A cookie is a small file containing a small amount of data
that is sent to your browser from a web server and placed on your computer's hard drive
to assist us in providing our services. Cookies are only read by the server that placed
them and are unable to execute any code or virus. Most cookies are "session cookies,"
and are automatically deleted from your hard drive at the end of a session. You are
always free to decline our cookies if you wish and if your browser permits.
What are IP Addresses and how does StartUpWorld use them?
When your web browser requests a web page from another computer on the Internet, such as
StartUpWorld.com, it automatically gives that computer the address where it should send
the information. This is called your computer's "IP address." (IP stands for "Internet
protocol.") For many users accessing the Internet, the IP address will be different
every time you log on. We record the IP Addresses that access StartUpWorld.com along
with related information such as your browser type and operating system. This
information helps us, in part, learn about the geographical distribution of our website
visitors and the technology they use to access our site so that we can improve our Site.
How does StartUpWorld use my information?
StartUpWorld uses your information to provide you with the ability to list your business
on the Site or to receive our newsletter notifications (voluntarily). We also may use
your personal information to manage and monitor your subscriptions with us; communicate
with you via email; resolve disputes; troubleshoot problems; help promote safe
interactions between Users; detect and protect against error, fraud, or other criminal
activity; and enforce our Terms of Use Agreement.
Who is collecting information?
When you are using the Site and are asked for your email address, you are sharing that
information with StartUpWorld alone, unless we specifically state otherwise. Please be
advised that StartUpWorld.com advertisers or Web sites that have links on our Site may
collect personally identifiable information about you. The information practices of
those Web sites linked to StartUpWorld.comare not covered by this privacy statement.
With whom does StartUpWorld share my information?
Generally, StartUpWorld will not disclose your personally identifiable information
unless we have your permission or under special circumstances, such as those described
below.
Third Party Data and Data in the Aggregate: Aggregate data (data gathered across all
user accounts) may be gathered in a non-personally identifiable form to build higher
quality, more useful online services by performing statistical analyses of the
collective characteristics and behavior of our visitors, and by measuring demographics
and interests regarding specific areas and services of the Site. Aggregate data may be
disclosed in a non-personally identifiable manner to advertisers and other third parties
for their marketing and promotional purposes. However, no personal information that
could be used to identify you personally is disclosed in these situations.
External Service Providers: Separate services are offered by third parties, also known
as external service providers, some of whom advertise on the Site. If you choose to use
these services, disclose information to these parties, and/or grant them permission to
collect information about you, their privacy policy governs the use of your information.
We will not disclose your personal information to external service providers without
your express consent.
Business Transaction: StartUpWorld reserves the right to transfer any and all
information that we collect from visitors, or that we otherwise collect concerning or in
connection with the Site, to a third party in the event of a sale or other transfer of
assets or of any portion of our business. In the event StartUpWorld enters a business
transition, such as a merger, acquisition by another company, or sale of all or a
portion of its assets, your personally identifiable information may be among the assets
transferred. You will be notified via email and prominent notice on our Web site for 30
days of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Other: Depending on how you use the Site, specifically if you post comments on the Site,
your posted information will be displayed throughout the Site and is therefore available
to the public. If you associate your name with your postings, the people you have
revealed your name to will be able to personally identify your StartUpWorld.com
activities We may disclose account information where we have reason to believe that
disclosing the information is necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action
against someone who may be violating StartUpWorld's Terms of Use Agreement or may be
causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally)
StartUpWorld's rights or property, other Site users, or anyone else that could be harmed
by such activities. StartUpWorld may disclose or access account information when we
believe in good faith that the law requires it and for administrative and other purposes
that we deem necessary to maintain, service, and improve our services.
We cannot ensure that all of your private communications and other personal information
will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Policy. For example, we
may be forced to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain
circumstances, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private
communications, or users may abuse or misuse your personal information that they collect
from the Site. We use industry standard practices to protect your privacy, however, we
do not promise, and you should not expect, that your personal information or private
communications will always remain private.
What are my choices regarding collection, use, and distribution of my information?
You do not have to disclose personally identifiable information to view the Site. If you
choose to post comments on the Site, you will need to disclose certain information as
specified above.
How may I use other users' information?
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all applicable
local laws and rules regarding online conduct and privacy, as well as content.
Specifically, but not as a limitation, you agree to comply with all applicable laws
regarding transmission of technical and personal data exported from the United States or
the country in which you reside. Finally, we do not tolerate spam. You are not licensed
to add a StartUpWorld's User, even a User who contacted you, to your mail (email or
physical mail) list without their express, written consent.
What security precautions are in place to protect the loss, misuse, or alteration of my
information?
Whenever StartUpWorld handles your personal information, we take steps to ensure that
your information is treated securely and in accordance with the relevant Terms of Use
Agreement and this Policy. We use procedural and mechanical safeguards to protect your
personal information against loss or theft as well as unauthorized access and disclosure
to protect your privacy, including encryption. Unfortunately, however, no data
transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot,
therefore, warrant or ensure the security of any information you transmit to us or from
our online products or services, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your
transmission, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems.
How are children's privacy protected?
Children under the age of 18 are not authorized to use the Site and we ask that children
do not submit any personal information to us. We do not share personal information about
users under the age of 18 with third parties and we do not sell or rent personal
information about any of our users, regardless of age.
Additional Information:
Any questions regarding this statement should be directed to info@NetworkMediaHoldings.com. Startupworld.com is a subsidiary of Network Media Holdings, Inc.
This Policy is the sole authorized statement of StartUpWorld's practices with respect to the online collection of personally identifiable information and the usage of such information.
