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Last updated: August 1st, 2025

At StartupIT, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This page explains how we collect and process your data via our contact form and cookies on the website startupit.fr.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is:

2. Data Collected via the Contact Form

When you use our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name (if provided)
  • Your email address
  • Your message

This data is used only to respond to your inquiry and provide information if you’ve requested it.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6.1.a of the GDPR)

Retention period: Up to 12 months from your last interaction.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us improve your experience.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies – Required for the website to function.
  • Analytics cookies – Help us analyze traffic anonymously.
  • Third-party cookies – For services like embedded videos or LinkedIn widgets.

On your first visit, you’ll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the “Manage Cookies” link at the bottom of the page.

4. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectify incorrect data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to data processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email us at hello@startupit.fr. We’ll respond within 30 days.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures such as secure hosting, encryption, and access controls to protect your data.

6. Subprocessors & Data Transfers

We may work with third-party providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) that comply with the GDPR. No data is transferred outside the EU without adequate safeguards.

7. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights are not respected, you may file a complaint with your local authority or the CNIL: www.cnil.fr

8. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. We recommend checking this page periodically.