Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FirstUsers ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform that connects startups with early adopters.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Submit startup information
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our communications
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, company information, profile picture, and other details you choose to provide.

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Platform:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring websites
• Search queries and interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Process and display startup submissions
• Facilitate connections between startups and early adopters
• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Certain information you provide (such as startup profiles, public comments, and votes) may be visible to other users of the Platform.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Platform, including:

• Cloud hosting services
• Email service providers
• Analytics services
• Payment processors

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests from authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regularly update our security practices to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@firstusers.tech.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children"s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@firstusers.tech