Startup Match Privacy Policy

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Last updated: March 2026

Thank you for choosing to use Startup Match (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operated by Panda Systems SRL.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Startup Match mobile application (the “App”) on Android or iOS.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the App.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

name or nickname
email address (if account creation or support contact is used)
in-app profile or progress data
feedback or support messages

You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information you provide.

Information Automatically Collected

When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

device type, model, and operating system
app version
country and language
anonymized usage data (features used, screens viewed)
IP address (used only for security and fraud prevention)

This data does not directly identify you.

In-App Purchases

Startup Match offers in-app purchases (IAP).

Payments are processed securely by the platform provider
(Google Play on Android and Apple App Store on iOS)
We do not collect or store payment card details
We receive only purchase confirmation and product identifiers

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

operate and maintain the App
provide game features and functionality
process in-app purchases
improve performance and user experience
respond to user support requests
ensure security and prevent abuse
comply with legal obligations

We do not use personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited data only:

with service providers required to operate the App (analytics, hosting)
with Google Play or Apple App Store for billing and fraud prevention
when required by law or legal process

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Startup Match may use the following third-party services:

Google Play Billing – in-app purchases on Android
Apple App Store In-App Purchases – in-app purchases on iOS
Google Play Console – Android app distribution and diagnostics
App Store Connect – iOS app distribution and diagnostics
Analytics services – anonymized usage and performance statistics

We do not use:

advertising networks
ad SDKs
third-party tracking for marketing
cross-app or cross-site tracking

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING

Startup Match does not use cookies in the traditional web sense.

Limited tracking technologies may be used strictly for:

app performance
crash reporting
anonymized analytics

No tracking is used for advertising or profiling.

6. DATA STORAGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located in:

the European Union
the United States

Appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

provide the App’s services
meet legal obligations
resolve disputes

Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

8. DATA SECURITY

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.
However, no digital system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

access your personal data
correct inaccurate data
request deletion
restrict or object to processing
request data portability
withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Startup Match is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. DATA BREACH

In the event of a data breach that may pose a risk to users’ rights and freedoms, Panda Systems SRL will notify affected users and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version becomes effective once published in the App or on our website.

13. CONTACT US

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Company: Panda Systems SRL
Email: [email protected]
Application: Startup Match
Country: Romania

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