Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2025

At InvesTopTech, your privacy and trust are important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our platform or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, location, and investor or startup-related data submitted through our forms.
• Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device data, time of access, and pages visited (via analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To connect investors with startups or vice versa
• To provide tailored recommendations and communication
• To process account registration, support requests, and transactions
• To send platform updates or newsletters (with your consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the lawful bases of your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate business interest.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, email platforms) under strict confidentiality
• Legal authorities, when required by law
• Startup founders or investors, upon mutual interest and explicit user consent

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights

• Access, correction, or deletion of your data
• Objection to or restriction of data processing
• Data portability requests
• Withdrawal of previously given consent

7. Security Measures

We implement secure storage protocols, encrypted communications (SSL), and access control systems to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

8. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to enhance usability and analyze traffic. See our Cookies Policy for more details.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 515-541-5151
• Address: 4440 Smith Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, L9H 1E6, Canada