1. Data We Collect
1.1 Data provided directly by you
- Registration data (name, email, mobile number)
- Organizational profile information
- Challenge content and applications
- Communications and feedback
1.2 Data collected automatically
- Access and platform usage logs
- Technical information (IP address, browser, device)
- Usage and interaction logs
2. How We Use Your Data
- Matching: To assess compatibility between startups and challenges
- Communication: To send notifications about relevant opportunities
- Improvement: To optimize algorithms and enhance the platform experience
- Legal compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Data Sharing
Your data may only be shared in the following situations:
- Matching: Profile information may be shared to facilitate connections between startups and companies
- Consent: When you have given your explicit authorization
- Legal obligation: When required by law or judicial decision
- Security: To protect rights, property, or safety
4. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the personal data being processed
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Restriction or objection: Restrict or object to the processing of your data
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where applicable
5. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Data Retention
Your data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use essential cookies required for the proper functioning of the platform. Analytical cookies are only used with your consent.
8. Contact
To exercise your rights or clarify any privacy-related matters concerning Startup Matchbox:
- Email: matchbox@startupportugal.com
- Data Protection Officer (DPO): matchbox@startupportugal.com
9. Changes
This policy may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be communicated in advance through platform notification or email.