Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 30/11/2024This Privacy Policy describes how FastStartup ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website and services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data from you:
- Name: Collected during account creation and for personalization purposes.
- Email Address: Collected to create and manage your account, communicate with you, and send promotional materials if you opt in.
- Profile Picture: Collected optionally for account personalization and user experience enhancement.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Account Creation and Management: To register your account, verify your identity, and provide access to the FastStartup platform.
- Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you provide consent).
- Payment Processing: To facilitate payments through our third-party service provider, Stripe.
3. Use of Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate our platform effectively. Your personal data may be shared with these services to fulfill specific purposes:
- Stripe: We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe may collect and process your payment information according to their privacy policy, which can be found at https://stripe.com/privacy.
- SimpleAnalytics: We use SimpleAnalytics for tracking and analyzing website usage. SimpleAnalytics collects only anonymized data and does not track individual users.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
As a data subject, you have specific rights under GDPR and CCPA, which include:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
- Non-Discrimination: Under CCPA, we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage:
- SimpleAnalytics: We use this tool to gather anonymized usage data, such as page views and visit duration. SimpleAnalytics does not track personal data or use invasive cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Retention of Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or other communication channels. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Meduard Krasniqi
Email: contact@codebymedu.com
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and in compliance with applicable laws.
By using FastStartup, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.