A-ccelerator Explorator B.V. Privacy Policy

Updated 24/10/2019

Introduction

A-ccelerator Explorator B.V. (aka StartupSquared) takes your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy has been prepared in line with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which took effect on 25 May 2018. The GDPR promotes fairness and transparency for all individuals in respect of their personal data. This privacy policy applies to all data we process, and by using Accelerator Explorator you consent to our collection and use of such data. If you would like to get in touch about anything in this policy or about your personal data then please contact us at [email protected].

Contents

1. What personal data do we share with third parties and who are they?

2. Why do we share data outside of the EU

3. How do we keep your personal data secure?

4. Changes to our privacy policy and control

5. Your rights

6. About us

1. Data we collect

As a data processor we process a variety of data in order to deliver our services. We use a service called PORT to ensure that we process and manage your personal data transparently, fairly and securely. Whenever we collect Personal Information from you we are open and transparent about its use, you can request the following precise information from us:

• data we have collected from you

• the basis on which we are holding it (e.g. because you gave us consent)

• what we will do with it

• how long we will hold it for

• where it is stored

• who it might be shared with

• your rights in relation to the data, and

• information on how you can access and manage this data.

We have provided further detail below about the specific types of data we collect and our reasons for doing so.

1.1. What data do we ask you to provide to us, and why?

When you sign-up to one of our courses we collect the following data: first and last name; email; country of operation; industry; company name; telephone number. 

• We use this data to: send you monthly newsletters updating you on all things related to StartupSquared

• We collect this data using the lawful basis: Consent.

When you fill our “Let us know more about you and your company” form we collect the following data: company name; company website; industry; number of people work on your startup; 

• We use this data to: get in touch with you or respond to your enquiry

• We collect this data using the lawful basis: Consent.

Companies who engage who engage us may also provide us with further personal information in order to ensure a smooth collaboration. This is a contractual relationship.

2. Which third parties do we share data with?

When necessary to perform our services, we share personal data with the following third parties:

• The Talent Institute – Data is not transferred outside of the European Economic Area.

• Startupbootcamp – Data is not transferred outside of the European Economic Area.

• Eventbrite – Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to United States under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

• MailChimp – Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to United States under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

• Google – Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to United States under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

• Facebook – Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to United States under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

• PORT – Data is not transferred outside of the European Economic Area.

• Sendgrid – Data is not transferred outside of the European Economic Area.

• Slack Technologies – Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to United States under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

• Trello – Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to the United States under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

• Thinkific - Data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area to Canada under the protection of EU/US Privacy Shield.

There are certain situations in which we may share access to your personal data without your explicit consent; for example, if required by law, to protect the life of an individual, or to comply with any valid legal process, government request, rule or regulation.

3. Why do we share data outside of the EU

We may transfer personal data to a country outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), for example to one of our non-EEA accelerator programs. If this is the case we will ensure that the transfer is legal and your data is secure by following the EU’s guidelines.

4. How do we keep your personal data secure?

We keep your data secure in a number of ways, including:

• by following internal policies of best practice and training for staff

• by using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology when information is submitted to us online

In the unlikely event of a breach of our security we will inform the relevant regulatory body within 72 hours and, if your personal data was involved in the breach, we shall also inform you.

5. Changes to our privacy policy and control

We may change this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will add notices to our website. By continuing to access or use our services after those changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised privacy policy.

6. Your rights

Your personal data is yours and you have rights over it, including but not limited to:

• the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data

• the right of access to your personal data and any supplementary information

• the right to have any errors in your personal data rectified

• the right to have your personal data erased

• the right to block or suppressing the processing of your personal data

• the right to move, copy or transfer your personal data from one IT environment to another

• the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, and

• rights related to automated decision-making (i.e. where no humans are involved) and profiling (i.e. where certain personal data is processed to evaluate an individual).

To manage your data you can contact us via email with any requests that you may have.

While we do not hold personal data any longer than we need to, the duration will depend on your relationship with us.

7. About us

We are A-ccelerator Explorator B.V. and our address is Johan Huizingalaan 763a, 1066 VH Amsterdam. 

You can contact us at [email protected].