Effective Date: March 21, 2026
Last Updated: 2026
Global Startups (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, forms, events, programs, newsletters, and related services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Job title
- Country and location
- Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, application forms, consultation bookings, or newsletter sign-ups
- Payment-related information, where applicable, processed through third-party payment providers
- Any other information you choose to share with us
We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you use our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referral source
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide access to our programs, services, events, and resources
- Process registrations, applications, and bookings
- Send updates, newsletters, invitations, and marketing communications
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and engagement
- Maintain records related to our operations
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
3. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive updates, we may send you communications about our events, programs, services, partnerships, and opportunities.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website and services, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing platforms
- Event registration tools
- Payment processors
- CRM or scheduling tools
- Analytics providers
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, operations, or users.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand user behavior, and support marketing and analytics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the website function.
6. Third-Party Links and Platforms
Our website may include links to third-party websites, registration platforms, payment pages, social media channels, or partner pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.
7. Data Storage and Protection
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. For that reason, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to manage our operations, and to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent to certain uses of your information
- Request that we stop sending marketing communications
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
10. International Users
Global Startups works with companies, founders, partners, and stakeholders across multiple markets. By submitting your information to us, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in Canada or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate, subject to applicable safeguards.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for professionals, founders, business owners, and organizations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, operations, technology, or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact us at:
Global Startups
325 Front St West Suite 300, Toronto ON M5V 2Y1
Contact@GlobalStartups.tech
http://www.GlobalStartups.tech