Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026 · Effective date: March 2026
1. Who We Are
Value For Startups ("we", "us", "our") operates the website valueforstartups.in (or as available at our current domain). We are an independent startup intelligence portal providing free research reports and analysis on startups globally.
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: valueforstartups@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information. Here's exactly what:
- Analytics Data: We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how many people visit our site, which pages are popular, and where visitors come from. This data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify you personally from it.
- Community Reviews: If you submit a review using our on-page review form, the name you enter and your review text are stored locally in your browser (localStorage). We do not transmit this to any server.
- Contact Form / Email: If you email us at valueforstartups@gmail.com, we receive your email address and message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
- Cookies: Our site may use cookies from Google AdSense (if ads are displayed) and Google Analytics. These are standard third-party cookies. You can opt out using your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To understand website traffic and improve our content
- To respond to emails or enquiries you send us
- To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense (if applicable)
- We do not sell, rent or share your data with any third party for marketing purposes
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to valueforstartups.in. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use:
- Analytics cookies — to understand traffic patterns (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — to serve relevant ads (Google AdSense)
- No session tracking cookies — we do not require login or track individual users
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
6. Third-Party Links
Our site links to individual startup report pages and may reference external sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
7. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics per their standard retention policies. Email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your query.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), or India's DPDP Act 2023, including:
- The right to access data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of advertising personalisation
To exercise any of these rights, email us at valueforstartups@gmail.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Value For Startups is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: