Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Startup Syria (Company, we, us, or our) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [startupsyria.org] (the Site) and use our related services (collectively, the Services).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Services immediately.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of information:

• •Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details when you voluntarily provide them.
• •Account Information: If you register with us, we may collect login credentials and preferences.
• •Usage Data: Information automatically collected, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed.
• •Cookies and Tracking: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor website performance and improve user experience.
• •Contributions and Submissions: Content you share with us, including comments, suggestions, or uploaded materials.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

• •Provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
• •Improve, personalize, and expand our Services.
• •Communicate with you, including sending updates, promotional materials, and responding to inquiries.
• •Process your submissions and contributions.
• •Monitor and analyze usage trends.
• •Ensure compliance with our Terms of Use and applicable laws.

4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may share your information in the following situations:

• •With Service Providers: To assist in providing and improving our Services.
• •For Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, or legal processes.
• •For Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets.
• •With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We store your data in Syria and may transfer it to servers in other jurisdictions if necessary. We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• •Access and obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• •Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• •Request deletion of your personal data.
• •Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
• •Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@startupsyria.org.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

8. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The Services are hosted in Syria. If you access the Services from outside Syria, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in Syria. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated Last Updated date, and the revised version will be effective immediately upon posting. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: