Eye on Startups Blog Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (Policy) sets forth the Startup Guidebook web properties’ (Startup Guidebook, Eye on Startups, startupguidebook.com, blog.startupguidebook.com, we, our, us, etc.) policies regarding the collection and use of information relating to the Eye on Startups blog and Startup Guidebook web site located at blog.startupguidebook.com and startupguidebook.com, respectively (either one heretofore referred to as “Site“).

Information We Collect

Personally Identifiable Information

Personally Identifiable Information (Personal Information) is information that can be used to identify or contact you, such as your name, e-mail address, telephone number or similar information. Startup Guidebook only collects Personal Information that you choose to share with us, such as when (1) contacting us via the Site (by clicking on the “Contact Us” link at the top of each web page); (2) registering online to participate in online forums, programs or courses; (3) joining our e-mail mailing list by submitting a request through the Site.

Usage Data

The Site automatically tracks certain information about your behavior while visiting the Site (Usage Data). We do not track the URL from which you arrive at the Site, and only track the next-visited URL if it is from a link specifically provided on the Site. We collect and store this aggregate information in order to measures the Site’s performance and improve the Site’s design and functionality. We may also share this aggregate information with third parties to illustrate how the Site is used and for other marketing purposes. If you are a registered member, we may use your Usage Data with or without your Personal Information, in order to measure the Site’s performance and improve the Site’s design and functionality.

Cookies

A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive containing information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any Personal Information while on our Site. Cookies benefit our members by automating some log in procedures and helping personalize the Site automatically, without requiring your password. All secure and confidential information will require you to log in using your password.

Children

Our Site is not generally intended for use by children under the age of 13, and Startup Guidebook does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children in this age group. If we become aware that a user under the age of 13 has registered or is attempting to register, we will notify the user that he or she is not eligible for registration. We will then expunge any related Personal Information from our records.

Use of Your Personal Information

Representation Regarding Accuracy

Any information you provide to Startup Guidebook must be true, accurate, current, non-misleading, and consistent and relevant for the purpose for which you are providing the information.

Disclosure of Information

Startup Guidebook makes every reasonable effort to preserve user privacy. However we reserve the right to disclose Personal Information when required or permitted by law and we have a good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with an appropriate law enforcement investigation, current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on us, to enforce this Policy or other Site rules and policies, or to respond to claims that you are involved in activities that violate the rights of third parties.

Disclosure of Information

Startup Guidebook makes every reasonable effort to preserve user privacy. However we reserve the right to disclose Personal Information when required or permitted by law and we have a good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with an appropriate law enforcement investigation, current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on us, to enforce this Policy or other Site rules and policies, or to respond to claims that you are involved in activities that violate the rights of third parties.

Consent to Processing

By using our Site, or providing information to Startup Guidebook, you understand and unambiguously consent to the collection, processing, transfer and use of the information in the United States and other countries and territories, for the purposes set forth in this Policy. You hereby consent to the collection, processing and disclosure by Startup Guidebook of your Personal Information between Startup Guidebook’s Service Providers and affiliates in accordance with this Policy. For further certainty, any consent relating to a right to transfer information referred to in this paragraph shall be deemed to include your consent to the transfer of applicable Personal Information to the United States, which may have a different level of privacy protection than that available in your own country.

Opt-out Choices

To “opt-out” of (1) receiving communications from Startup Guidebook (except for communications necessary for your use of the Site), (2) having your Personal Information disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes, or (3) any other consent previously granted for a specific purpose concerning your Personal Information, send an e-mail to the address found on the Contact Us page of the Site. We will comply with a valid request for removal within 48 hours of receipt of the e-mail or request.

Third Party Web Sites

This Policy applies only to www.startupguidebook.com and blog.startupguidebook.com. This Site contains links to other web sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other web sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our Site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information

Security

We intend to protect your Personal Information and to maintain its quality. We implement appropriate security measures and processes. The Site is hosted in a shared server in a co-location facility, using industry standard security practices. The server resides in a secured area, with active Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitoring, managed firewall services and a backup data system.

Although we use industry-standard practices to protect your privacy, we cannot guarantee, and you should not expect, that your Personal Information or private communications will remain private under all circumstances.

Disclaimer

WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU SUBMIT TO OR RECEIVE FROM Startup Guidebook or Eye on Startups blog. WE ALSO DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR YOUR OWN OR A THIRD PARTY’S USE OR MISUSE OF INFORMATION TRANSMITTED OR RECEIVED DURING USE OF THE SITE.