Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
1. Introduction
StartupMentors ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website startupmentors.one (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: Name, email address, and profile photo when you sign up or sign in with Google.
- Mentor profile data: If you become a mentor, we collect your name, address, tagline, bio, expertise areas, pricing, languages, and any profile photo you upload.
- Messages: Messages sent between founders and mentors through the Platform.
- Usage data: We may collect anonymized data about how you interact with the Platform to improve our service.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display mentor profiles on the map and in search results
- Enable communication between founders and mentors
- Improve and maintain the Platform
- Send important service-related notifications
4. Data Storage
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard cloud infrastructure. We use encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission. Account data and mentor profiles are stored in secure, managed databases. Profile photos are stored separately and served via secure URLs.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In: For authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to data processed by Google.
- Vercel: For hosting and deployment.
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim: For geocoding addresses to map coordinates.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Update or correct your information via your mentor profile
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies only, specifically a session cookie to keep you signed in. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@startupmentors.one.