Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StartupSchedule ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service at startupschedule.com.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address. If you sign in with Google, we also receive basic Google profile information such as your name, email address, and profile picture as provided by Google.

Connected Account Data

When you connect your Google or Microsoft calendar and email accounts, we collect data from those connected accounts, including event details, participant email addresses, and relevant email threads. This data is collected solely to provide and improve the scheduling service.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and general usage patterns. This helps us improve the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and operate your account
• Provide scheduling coordination, meeting briefings, and follow-up assistance
• Send transactional emails necessary for your account's operation
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Respond to your support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for unrelated marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Communications

You will receive transactional emails necessary for your account's operation, such as account verification, billing receipts, and service notifications. You can manage marketing communication preferences in your settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS and encrypted at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.

6. Third-Party Services

We use secure OAuth connections to integrate with Google and Microsoft services. These integrations are governed by the respective privacy policies of those providers. We may also use third-party infrastructure providers to host and operate the Service, bound by strict data processing agreements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Disconnect your calendar and email accounts at any time
• Export your data upon request

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@startupschedule.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@startupschedule.com. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy.