Startup World takes user privacy protection very seriously. This policy details how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information. Please read it carefully before using our services.

Information we collect
Registration information

Including but not limited to: name, gender, age, contact information (mobile phone/email), geographic location, profile, hobbies, photos, etc.

Behavioral data

Your browsing history, interactive behavior (such as likes, comments), matching preferences, etc.

Device information

IP address, device model, operating system, browser type, etc.

Third-party information

If you log in through a social media account, we may obtain public information authorized by the platform (such as avatar, nickname).

Purpose of information use
Provide you with core functions such as matching recommendations and social interactions.

Optimize service quality (such as personalized recommendations, customer service support).

Send important notifications (such as policy changes, account security reminders).

Conduct anonymous statistical analysis to improve product experience.

Information sharing and disclosure
We promise to disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

User consent: After obtaining your explicit authorization.

Legal requirements: respond to legal requirements of judicial authorities or safeguard the public interest.

Partners: When working with trusted third-party service providers (such as cloud services and payment platforms), ensure that they comply with the same confidentiality obligations.

Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can reject some cookies through browser settings, but this may affect some functions.

Information security measures
Use SSL encryption to transmit data and strictly limit internal personnel access rights.

Review security policies regularly to prevent data leakage, tampering or loss.

Your rights
Access and correction: View or modify personal information through account settings.

Delete account: You can contact customer service to apply for cancellation, and we will delete or anonymize your data in accordance with the law.

Withdraw consent: Stop collecting specific information, but you may not be able to continue to use related services.

Protection of minors
We only serve users over 18 years old. If we find that a minor has registered, we will actively terminate the service and delete the relevant information.

VIII. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy from time to time and notify you through site announcements or emails. By continuing to use the Service, you accept the updated Terms.