Privacy Policy

Welcome to StartupCounsel. At StartupCounsel, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from you when you use our site, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and organization details you provide when you fill out forms.
• Professional Details: Role, company name, and industry sector to better understand your needs.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Provide and improve our legal support services tailored to startups and early-stage businesses.
• Respond to your inquiries and requests submitted via our contact form.
• Send updates, news, or changes to our services, but only if you have opted in to receive such communications.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
• Analytical Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve navigation and content.
• Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via available opt-out mechanisms. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area, StartupCounsel acts as a data controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent, where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Performance of a contract when processing is necessary for the provision of services you have requested.
• Compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate interests pursued by StartupCounsel, provided your rights do not override those interests.

You have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to request correction or erasure of your data.
• Right to restrict or object to processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

7. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with analytics, hosting, or email delivery. All third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and may only process your data in accordance with this policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with a revised "Effective Date". Continued use of our site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

StartupCounsel
100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada
Business ID: 989478501
Phone: +14165951214

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please Contact Us.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026