Privacy Policy
Introduction
Incubator List is built to connect early-stage startups with our curated directory of over 2800 VCs, accelerators, and incubators. This service is provided by Incubator List and is intended for use as is. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.
By accessing or using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
To provide our services, we collect various types of information including:
- Account information: name, email address, password, company details
- Profile information: professional background, company description, funding details, pitch decks
- Program information: Accelerator, incubator, and VC details, application requirements, and selection criteria
- Payment information: credit card details, billing address (processed securely via Stripe)
- Usage data: how you interact with our platform, features you use, and time spent on the service
- Communications: messages sent through our platform or email
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Facilitate connections between startups and funding programs
- Provide, maintain, and improve our marketplace platform
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions
- Send administrative messages, updates, and relevant promotional content
- Respond to your comments, questions, and customer support requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to enhance the platform
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
- MongoDB Atlas: For database services and information storage
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Cloudinary: For image and file storage
- Resend: For email communications
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party service providers.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. These are sent to your browser from our website and stored on your device.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information in the following situations:
- Between Startups and Programs: Information shared between startups and funding programs is the core function of our platform. Startups choose what information to share with programs they apply to.
- Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. This includes secure data encryption, using HTTPS, and implementing industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. 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 or services.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction or objection to certain processing activities
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@incubatorlist.com.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@incubatorlist.com or visit our contact page.