Privacy Policy
We prioritize the protection of your personal data ("data") and process it
exclusively in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. This Privacy Policy, in
accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), informs
you about how we, as the data controller, process your data in relation to our services and our
website www.startupval.com
This Privacy Policy is directed towards (i) our customers ("Customers"), and
(ii) other users of our services and website visitors ("Users"; including employees of our
Customers or other interested parties). Unless specifically addressed to Customers or Users, the
provisions of this Privacy Policy apply to both groups (collectively referred to as "you" or
"your").
How do we process your data?
Business relationship with
Customers
We process the data of our Customers (particularly contact data and billing
data) to fulfill our contractual obligations with the Customers, specifically the provision of
services to Customers and Users, including SaaS solutions for business valuation (Art 6 para 1
lit b GDPR). Additionally, we process Customers’ data to comply with legal obligations (such as
tax requirements; Art 6 para 1 lit c GDPR) and/or to protect legitimate interests, provided that
these interests do not override the Customers' interests in the confidentiality of their data
(Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR).
Registration / Provision of
Services
Our services are generally offered via our website (SaaS, web
applications). If no login is required, only the data specified in section 2.d) is processed.
If services are accessible via user accounts that require prior login,
we process your name, email address, and passwords. Additionally, within the user account, we
process other data such as your contact information and information regarding valuation reports
or other queries performed within the service.
This data is processed to operate and provide our services.
For Customers, the processing of data in the context of registration
for a user account or the provision of services is based on Art 6 para 1 lit b GDPR.
For Users, the processing of data in the context of registration for a
user account or the provision of services is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art 6
para 1 lit f GDPR, which is to fulfill the contract with our Customers and to grant Users access
to our services.
Data Processing for Business
Valuation Reports
If you use our service available at https://startupval.com, you may
generate limited business valuation reports. In this case, we will collect your contact details
to send the valuation report to you via email.
With your consent, the valuation report can also be sent to experts in
the field of business valuation (e.g., tax and business advisors). By agreeing, you consent to
being potentially contacted by these experts (via email or phone) and receiving offers for
further consulting services. You can withdraw your consent for your data to be shared with
experts at any time, with future effect, by sending an crm@startupval.com.
The data processing involved in creating the report and sending it to
you is based on the performance of the contract pursuant to Art 6 para 1 lit b GDPR. The
transfer of your contact data to experts is based on your explicit consent according to Art 6
para 1 lit a GDPR.
Cookies and Tracking
When you use our services or visit our website, we collect certain data
to ensure quality assurance and further development of our services and website. This data
includes the date, time, and duration of your use of the services/website, your IP address,
system data on the device and operating system used, as well as information about your browsing
behavior and search operations. We collect this data automatically through cookies and tracking
tools provided by third parties based on your consent pursuant to Art 6 para 1 lit a GDPR.
You can refuse the storage of individual cookies or the use of tracking
tools through the cookie banner settings or revoke the storage or use of tracking tools later in
your browser settings. When cookies are stored or tracking tools are used based on your
voluntary consent, your data may sometimes be transmitted to recipients in third countries
outside the EEA, particularly the USA. The USA has not been certified by the European Court of
Justice as having an adequate level of data protection; specifically, there is a risk that US
authorities may access data for control and monitoring purposes. By giving your consent, you
agree to the use of cookies and tracking tools from third-party providers in the USA or other
insecure third countries and accept a possible lower level of data protection (Art 49 para 1 lit
a GDPR).
Cookies that are absolutely necessary for the structure or functioning
of our services or website (technically necessary cookies) cannot be deactivated. In these
cases, data processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR
to provide the services and website in a functional manner.
Contact / Request
When you contact us via email or through other available contact
options, we process the data you provide to handle and respond to your request. This may include
your name, email or phone number, and any data provided in the text or conversation.
We process data to manage Customers’ contact requests in the context of
(pre)contractual relationships pursuant to Art 6 para 1 lit b GDPR.
We process data to manage Users’ contact requests based on our
legitimate interest in providing User support and fulfilling our contracts with Customers
according to Art 6 para 1 lit f GDPR.
This data processing is based on your explicit consent according to Art
6 para 1 lit a GDPR. You
can withdraw your consent at any time, with effect for the future, by sending an email to
crm@startupval.com. Your
data will be stored until you validly withdraw your consent.
Testimonials
If you provide us with explicit consent, we will process your name and,
if possible, your photo in the context of evaluations of our company (testimonials) and may
publish them on our homepage, in (print) publications, and on other social media sites.
You acknowledge that such information may be accessible on the internet
by any person. Despite all technical precautions, it cannot be guaranteed that such individuals
may not use this information or pass it on to others.
You can withdraw your consent for the use of your testimonial at any
time by emailing crm@startupval.com
with effect for the future.
Storage Duration
Users
If Users have created an account with one of our services, we generally
retain User data for the duration of their active account, unless there are mandatory provisions
for the further retention of certain data or for the defense of legal claims.
Additionally, if User data is processed based on the Users’ consent, we
retain User data until the User withdraws their consent.
Cookies stored on the Users’ end device are kept for a maximum period
of 14 months.
Customers
We retain data within the scope of business relationships with
Customers for the duration of the active contractual relationships, as well as beyond, in
accordance with statutory retention and documentation obligations. Further storage of Customers’
data is
possible, particularly for the defense of our legal claims.
Recipients of Your Data
Your data will be shared (only with your consent)
with
the following recipients in the course of
processing for the above purposes:
- Service providers, especially IT providers.
- Company subsidiaries, as necessary for the provision of our
services.
- Experts in the field of business valuation when using the
tool (only
with
your consent).
- Banks, tax consultants, auditors.
- Legal representatives, notaries, courts, and administrative
authorities,
as necessary.
Transfer to Third Countries
If the recipients of your data mentioned above are located outside the
European Economic Area (EEA) and the country in question has not been determined by decision of
the EU Commission to have an adequate level of data protection, we will ensure that the transfer
is made based on standard contractual clauses or otherwise in accordance with Art 46, 47, or 49
of the GDPR.
Your Rights
Right to Information
As long as we process your data, you have the
right to information about the purposes of
processing, the categories of data, the origin and recipients of your data, and the duration of
storage.
Rectification and Erasure of
Data
If we process inaccurate or incomplete data, you have the right to
rectification of such data. If your data is processed unlawfully, you may also request us to
erase your data. You may also request the erasure of your data if your data is processed
unlawfully, subject to legal obligations preventing the erasure of your data.
Limitation of Processing
You may request us to limit the processing of your data in certain
cases.
Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data you have provided to us in a
structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to request the
direct transmission of this data to another controller, as far as this is technically feasible.
Right to Object
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular
situation, at any time to the processing of data concerning you. If you object to the processing
of your data, we will cease processing unless our legitimate interests in processing your data
prevail. If data are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at
any time to the processing of data concerning you. In this case, we will immediately cease
processing your data for marketing purposes.
Withdrawal of Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your
data (where such processing is based on Art 6 para 1 lit a GDPR) at any time. This does not
affect the lawfulness of data processing carried out up to this point.
Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
if you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or your rights to
protection of your data have been infringed.
499.00 /
12 Months
Valuation Reports for one company
