Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  June , 2025

Welcome to TheStartupStocks.com. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you access our platform, join our waitlist, interact with our startup valuation tools, or engage in tokenized startup investing.

1. Who We Are

TheStartupStocks.com is a Web3-powered fundraising platform enabling startups to raise capital from retail and institutional investors through tokenized equity offerings backed by smart contracts and non-transferable NFTs.

We are committed to transparency and building a founder- and investor-friendly experience that respects your privacy and protects your data.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We collect the following when you:

• Join the waitlist: Name, email address, country.

• Register as a startup: Name, email, startup details, pitch content, documents.

• Register as an investor: Name, email, country, KYC documents (if required).

• Use the valuation calculator: Limited financial data (e.g., revenue, growth metrics, valuation expectations) — anonymized unless submitted as part of onboarding.
   

b) Technical Information

We may automatically collect:
 

• Browser type, device, and operating system

• IP address and general geolocation

• Pages visited, session duration, referral source
   

c) Wallet Addresses

When connecting to your crypto wallet, we collect:
 

• Public wallet address

• Network and transaction metadata (e.g., NFT issuance or smart contract hash)

 
We never access or store your private keys.

3. How We Use Your Data

Purpose & Use 

Waitlist Sign-up:
To send early access invites, updates, and onboarding info.

Investor/Startup Accounts:
To create and manage user profiles securely.

Token Issuance:
To map NFT tokens to correct wallet addresses.

Communication:
To send updates, confirmations, and platform news.

Valuation Tool:
To provide accurate feedback and benchmark positioning for startups.

Compliance:
To ensure legal/regulatory adherence, especially for investments.

4. Data Storage & Security
 

• All user data is stored securely using Supabase with row-level security.

• Blockchain wallet interactions are processed on-chain; sensitive actions (e.g., minting tokens) occur via secure smart contracts.

• We implement SSL encryption, access control, and role-based permissions to protect your data.
   

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:
 

• Improve site performance

• Understand visitor interactions

• Support secure login sessions
  You can opt out of non-essential cookies via browser settings.
   

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with advertisers. Your data may only be shared with:
 

• Blockchain service providers (e.g., for NFT minting)

• Analytics tools (e.g., privacy-compliant platforms like Plausible or PostHog)

• KYC/AML verification partners (if applicable)

• Legal/regulatory authorities (if required by law)
   

7. Your Rights

You can:
 

• Request a copy of your personal data

• Ask us to delete your data

• Unsubscribe from waitlist or emails

• Disconnect your wallet and delete your profile
   

To do so, email: privacy@thestartupstocks.com

8. Third-Party Tools

We may embed or link to third-party tools like:
 

• Startup valuation calculators

• Educational content or token contract explorers
  These tools may collect data per their own privacy policies.
   

9. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy periodically. When we do, the updated date will reflect at the top. We recommend reviewing this policy before engaging with new tools (e.g., the valuation calculator or investor dashboard).

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at:

📩 privacy@thestartupstocks.com