Effective Date: 10/03/2025.
Welcome to builtforstartups.com (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our services. By using the platform, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
Account Registration: Name, email, password, and company details (e.g., registration number).
Job Listings: Job descriptions, salaries, and employer info.
Invoices & Clients: Client names, emails, and payment-related data (e.g., bank references, manual payment notes).
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
Log Data: IP address, browser, device info.
Usage Data: Pages visited, actions taken, session length.
Cookies: Used to enhance functionality and improve your experience (see Section 7).
2. How We Use Your Data
To provide and improve core services (invoicing, client management, job postings).
To personalize your dashboard and experience.
To send essential updates (security, system changes).
To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under these legal bases:
Contractual (e.g., when you create an invoice or post a job).
Legitimate Interest (e.g., platform security).
Consent (e.g., optional analytics).
Legal Obligation (e.g., tax or fraud requirements).
4. Your Rights
For EU/UK Users (GDPR)
📥 Access & Portability
📝 Correction
🧹 Erasure
❌ Withdraw Consent
For California Users (CCPA)
🔍 Know What’s Collected
🗑 Delete Your Data
🚫 Opt-Out of Data Sharing (We don’t sell data, but you can opt out of any sharing.)
👉 To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]
5. Data Security & Ownership
End-to-end encrypted: Sensitive data (e.g., bank info, registration numbers, client contacts) is encrypted in transit and at rest using 256-bit SSL encryption.
You control your data: Only you and authorised users on your team can access your company data.
We never sell or monetize your information.
No credit card data is stored. All payments are handled by PCI-compliant providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
Internal access is restricted: Support or compliance staff can only access data if absolutely required — and all access is logged and audited.
⚠️ No online system is 100% secure. You are responsible for protecting your password and account access.
6. Third-Party Services
We may work with the following trusted partners:
✅ Payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
📊 Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
📣 Advertising (for job promotion campaigns)
All partners are required to comply with data protection laws.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
🍪 Improve functionality
📊 Analyze usage
🔐 Enhance security
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may be limited.
8. International Transfers
If you're located outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to servers in the U.S. or other jurisdictions.
We comply with:
GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
CCPA protections for California residents
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify users of major changes. Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact
Have questions or data requests?
📩 [email protected]