Last Updated: April 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Startup Fortune ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to startupfortune.com. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs — collected via cookies and analytics tools.
Voluntarily: Name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
2. Cookies and Advertising
Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your browsing history. You may opt out of personalised ads at Google Ad Settings. Learn how Google uses partner-site data at policies.google.com.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand Site usage. Data is anonymised. Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the Site
- To serve relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
- To analyse traffic (Google Analytics)
- To respond to enquiries and send newsletters (subscribers only)
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EEA/UK visitors, we process data under: Legitimate interests (analytics, security), Consent (advertising cookies — withdraw anytime via our cookie banner), and Contract (when you contact us).
5. Your GDPR Rights
If you are in the EEA or UK, you have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, port, or object to your data. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise any right.
6. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We share data only with: Google LLC (analytics and advertising) and our hosting provider (server infrastructure).
7. Security
The Site uses SSL/HTTPS encryption. We apply reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your information.
8. Children
This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Changes
We may update this policy. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
10. Contact
Email: [email protected]