Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

ActionStarters is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data when you access and use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

1.1 Personal Data You Provide Directly

When you create an account, join teams, submit funding campaigns, or otherwise interact with our platform, you may provide: name, email address, research interests, profile information, and content you upload such as project descriptions and campaign details.

1.2 Usage Data

We may collect information on how the platform is accessed and used, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and other diagnostic data.

1.3 Tracking & Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, though some portions of the Service may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information

→To provide and maintain our platform's functionality.
→To notify you about changes to our platform.
→To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so.
→To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
→To gather analysis so that we can improve our platform.
→To monitor usage and detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
→To personalize your experience and connect you with relevant opportunities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers, including:

Firebase

For backend services, user authentication, and database management.

PostgreSQL

For robust database management and data storage.

Analytics Tools

To help us understand user behavior and improve our services. Data is collected anonymously.

4. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Data Rights

You may request the deletion of your account and associated personal data by emailing admin@actionstarters.com. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and our data retention policies.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our platform may contain links to other sites not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'last updated' date. Your continued use of the platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the changes.