Privacy Policy

About this Privacy Notice-This Privacy Notice is meant to give you information about what personal data we collect about you, how we use it, why we use it, and how you control the data processing.

The Basics

  • Who We Are
    • We at Startup Snapshot (officially: Yael Benjamin Consulting Ltd.) offer a website on which you can find certain services, including news, data, analysis, interviews, research reports and other content focused on the innovation ecosystem. Our registration number is 516131224.
    • If you have questions about our company or your privacy, or want to exercise your rights, you can contact us at hello@startupsnapshot.com.
  • Our Role: Controller and Processor. Certain data protection laws, including the laws in the EU, differentiate between a party that determines why and how personal data is processed (called a “controller“) and a party that processes personal data solely on the controller’s behalf and according to the controller’s instructions (called a “processor“). We are the controller with respect to the processing described in this Privacy Notice.
  • Definitions and Recommendations
    • When we refer to “services“, we mean the services available on our website startupsnapshot.com.
    • When we refer to “personal data“, we mean information that is defined as personal data under law. This includes information that identifies you directly or indirectly, including unique identifiers like IP addresses or cookie IDs.
    • When we refer to “you“, we mean visitors to our website and/or participants at our events.
    • This Privacy Notice is meant to be read together with our Terms of Service, which you can find at https://www.startupsnapshot.com/terms-and-conditions/. In general, we recommend that you routinely review this privacy notice and your preferences on our site.
  • A Note on Legal Bases. Certain jurisdictions only allow the processing of personal data where a legal basis has been established. Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR“), the possible legal bases include (but are not limited to): your consent, the processing is necessary to perform a contract with you, the processing is necessary to fulfill our legal obligations, or a company has a legitimate business interest to process your personal data. We only collect and process data where we have established a legal basis. Below you can find more details about specific legal bases.

Personal Data We Collect, How We Use It, and Why

Below is a description of the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and the reason why we consider each use lawful. You have no legal obligation to provide us with personal data, but if you don’t provide us with certain information, we may not be able to provide you with the associated services.

  • Website Visitors. When you visit our site, we may collect the following types of data about you.
    • Contact Information – When you send us a message through the contact form on our site, we collect any data you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. When you sign up for our mailing list we collect your email address.
      • How We Use this Data: To respond to your message and to provide you with informational newsletters.
      • Legal Basis: We process this personal data based on the performance of a contract with you. If you have registered to receive our newsletters, that processing is based on your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at hello@startupsnapshot.com.
    • Registration for Reports – In order to download reports or other materials from our site, you will be required to provide your email address, and may be asked to provide certain additional personal data, such as your name and company name.
      • How We Use this Data: To provide you with the requested materials and to provide you with informational newsletters.
      • Legal Basis: When we use this personal data to provide you with the requested materials, we do so based on the performance of a contract with you. When we use this personal data in order to provide you with informational newsletters, we do so based on our legitimate interests to engage with our users. If you would not like to receive newsletters, you may unsubscribe from within any newsletters or email us at hello@startupsnapshot.com.
    • Activity and System Data (Cookies) When you visit our site, we automatically collect data about your computer or mobile device, including personal data such as your IP address, device ID, browsing history (e.g. the other sites you’ve visited before ours), and your activity on our site (e.g. what pages you visited, for how long, and what links you clicked on). For more information about the cookies we use and how to adjust your preferences, see the Cookies and Similar Technologies section below.
      • How We Use this Data: We mainly use this data to generate aggregated analytics data about the use of our site so we can maintain and improve the site and develop new products or services. We also use statistical data to prevent fraud and protect the security of our site. One of the tools we use to collect and analyze this data is “Google Analytics”. For more information about how Google collects information and how you can control such use, see: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
      • Legal Basis: We process this personal data based our legitimate interests to develop and improve our products and services, and to prevent fraud.
  • Event Participants. From time to time, we hold special events in which we may invite you to participate. If you receive an invitation, we may collect the following Personal Data from you:
    • Registration Data – When you register for and participate in an event, we collect your name, contact details, and any other information we may request as part of the registration process.
      • How we use this data: We use this data for logistical purposes, such as to help us plan the event, as well as to contact you with reminders and updates about the event and to ask for your feedback regarding the event so that we may improve future events or our services. We may also send you new content and marketing information about future events and other updates.
      • Legal Basis: When we process this personal data in the course of planning for and running the event, we do so in order to perform a contract with you. When we process this personal data to improve our events and services, we do so based on our legitimate interest to grow and improve our business and services. When we process this personal data to send you marketing information, we do so based on our legitimate interests to engage with our audience.
    • Event Pictures – We may take pictures or hire photographers to cover certain events. Event participants may be photographed directly or may appear in the background of event photos.
      • How we use this data: We may post event pictures, including on social media, to notify or update the public that the event took place. We may tag individuals in specific photos. We may also use the photos in other marketing materials.
      • Legal Basis: When we collect event pictures, we do so on the basis of our legitimate interest in marketing future events and our services.

Our Marketing Activities

As described above, we may use personal data we collect for advertising and marketing purposes. We try to limit the marketing material we send to a reasonable and proportionate level. Below we describe how you can control the marketing material you receive from us.

  • Email Marketing and Services Communications
    • We use your contact details to send you informational newsletters and other marketing material. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at hello@startupsnapshot.com.
    • You can stop the delivery of all marketing emails by following the “unsubscribe” link in any messages we send you. Alternatively, you can contact us at hello@startupsnapshot.com to request to unsubscribe.

Sharing the Personal Data We Collect

We share your personal data as follows:

  • Service Providers. We may share personal data with service providers or subcontractors who help us provide and improve our services. These service providers provide us with IT and system administration services, data backup security, and storage services, data analysis, as well as providing marketing services. For certain events or conferences, we collaborate with subcontractors to help us in organizing, managing, and co-hosting these gatherings effectively. All our service providers and subcontractors have agreed to confidentiality restrictions and are committed to using your personal data solely on our behalf and in accordance with our directives.
  • Event Cohosts and Sponsors. In connection with special events or programs that we run, we may share personal data about participants with cohosts or sponsors of these events. This sharing of information enables us to provide a richer event experience and allows our cohosts and sponsors to offer relevant information and offers to participants.
  • Change of Ownership. If we are looking to sell our company, liquidate assets, or merge with another, we may share your personal data with other interested parties as part of negotiations toward that transaction. In such case, or where we do sell our company, your personal data shall continue to be subject to the provisions of this Privacy Notice.
  • Law Enforcement Related Disclosure. We may share your personal data with government agencies or other relevant parties, such as a law office or independent auditor: (i) if we believe that such disclosure is appropriate to protect our rights, property or safety (including the enforcement of the Terms of Service and this Privacy Notice) or those of a third party; (ii) if required by law or court order; or (iii) as is necessary to comply with any legal and/or regulatory obligations, such as audit requirements.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers are located in countries other than your own. When we transfer your personal data internationally, we will do so safely and securely and in accordance with applicable law.

  • If you are located in the EU, when we share your personal data with third parties based outside of the European Economic Area (“EEA“), we will ensure that they sign on agreements that require them to comply with applicable law, keep your data secure at similar levels to the level described in this Privacy Notice, and make sure that your data protection rights are protected. We will also implement the following safeguards:
    • When we transfer your personal data to Israel, or the UK, or certain other jurisdictions, we rely on the decision by the European Commission that says that those countries are considered to provide an adequate level of data protection.
    • When we transfer your personal data to entities in the US that are covered under the Data Privacy Framework, we rely on the decision by the European Commission that says that these entities are considered to provide an adequate level of data protection.
    • Where we transfer your personal data to other countries, we (i) take additional security measures to protect the data and (ii) use specific contracts approved by the European Commission, known as the Standard Contractual Clauses, to give your personal data the same protection it has in the EEA.
    • Please contact us at hello@startupsnapshot.com if you would like further information on the specific mechanism used by us when transferring your Personal Data out of the EEA.

Security

The security of your personal data is our highest priority. We work hard to make sure that your personal data will be held securely and that it will not be shared or lost accidentally. However, it is impossible to guarantee absolute security. The security of your data also depends on the security of the devices you use and the way in which you protect your user IDs and passwords. The measures we take include:

  • Technical Measures. The electronic safeguards we employ to protect your personal data include secure servers, firewalls, and antivirus protections. We encrypt data in transit using secure protocols.
  • Access Control. We limit access to your personal data only to authorized personnel who have a need to know. We review these permissions regularly and revoke an employee’s access immediately after his/her termination.
  • Internal Policies. We maintain and regularly review and update our privacy related and information security policies.
  • Personnel. We require employees to sign non-disclosure agreements according to applicable law and industry customary practice.
  • Database Backup. Our databases are backed up and verified regularly. Backups are encrypted and stored within the production environment to preserve their confidentiality and integrity.

Your Rights – How to Control Our Use of Your Personal Data

Depending on which laws apply, you have certain legal rights over your data. Below is some general information about rights that may apply to you but we recommend checking the law or consulting with a lawyer to understand what applies in your specific case. To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@startupsnapshot.com. We may ask for reasonable evidence to verify your identity before we can comply with any request.

  • Right of Access. You may have a right to know what personal data we collect about you. We may charge you a fee to provide you with this information, if permitted by law. If we are unable to provide you with all the information you request, we will do our best to explain why. See Article 15 of the GDPR for more details, if your personal data is subject to GDPR.
  • Right to Correct Personal Data. You may request that we update, complete, correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated Personal Data. See Article 16 of the GDPR for more details, if your personal data is subject to GDPR.
  • Deletion of Personal Data (“Right to Be Forgotten”). If you are located in the EU, you may have the right to request that we delete your personal data. Note that we cannot restore information once it has been deleted. Even after you ask us to delete your personal data, we may be allowed to keep certain data for specific purposes under applicable law. See Article 17 of the GDPR for more details, if your personal data is subject to GDPR.
  • Right to Restrict Processing. If you are located in the EU, you may have the right to ask us to stop processing your personal data. See Article 18 of the GDPR for more details, if your personal data is subject to GDPR.
  • Right to Data Portability. If you are located in the EU, you may have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of the personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly-used, and machine-readable format. See Article 20 of the GDPR for more details, if your personal data is subject to GDPR.
  • Right to Object. If you are located in the EU, you may have the right object to certain processing activities. See Article 21 of the GDPR for more details, if your personal data is subject to GDPR.
  • Withdrawal of Consent. If we are processing your data based on your consent, you are always free to withdraw your consent, however, this won’t affect processing we have done from before you withdrew your consent.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint with Your Local Data Protection Authority. If you are located in the EU, you have the right to submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority if you have any concerns about how we are processing your personal data, though we ask that as a courtesy you please attempt to resolve any issues with us first.

Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill each of the purposes we described above.
  • When deciding how long to store personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized access, the purposes for which the personal data was collected, as well as applicable legal requirements. Please note that we may delete information from our systems without notifying you first. Retention by any of our service providers or subcontractors may vary in accordance with each business’s retention policy.
  • Please contact us at hello@startupsnapshot.com if you would like details about the retention periods for each type of personal data we process. 

Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • What are Cookies? A cookie is a small piece of text that is sent to your browser by a website you visit. This piece of text acts as a sort of tag, letting the website know that it’s you (really, your device) that’s visiting. There are other technologies that act similarly, like web beacons, pixel tags, and Device IDs for apps, but for simplicity’s sake we’ll refer to them all as “cookies“.
  • First-Party / Third-Party Cookies. Websites can place their own cookies (called “first-party cookies“) but can also place cookies from other sites (called “third-party cookies“). If your browser holds both first and third-party cookies for a given website, both the website and the third party are notified when you visit the site. We may place both first and third-party cookies on our site.
  • How We Use Cookies. While the specific names and types of cookies we use may change from time to time, they generally fall into one of the categories listed below. We will not place any cookies on your browser that are not strictly necessary unless you have first consented to receive them.

Cookie Type

Function

Necessary

These cookies allow the site to work correctly. They enable your access to the site, move around, and access different services, features, and tools. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Performance/

Analytics

These cookies collect analytical information to help us understand how you use our site, for example whether you have viewed messages, clicked on links, and how long you spent on each page. This helps us improve our site to better suit your needs.

 

  • Third Party Cookies. In addition to our first-party cookies, we place cookies from the following third parties:
    • Google Analytics
    • Hubspot Analytics
  • How to Adjust Your Preferences. Most web browsers are initially configured to accept cookies, but you can change the settings so your browser refuses all cookies or certain types of cookies. In addition, you are free to delete any existing cookies at any time. Please note that some features of the services may not function properly when cookies are disabled or removed. For example, if you delete cookies that store your account information or preferences, you will be required to input these each time you visit.

 

Third-Party Services

You may have access to third-party services through our services. Please note that all use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to such third party’s terms and privacy policies. We do not take any responsibility for the performance of other services.

Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of sixteen (16). In the event that you become aware that an individual under the age of sixteen (16) has used our services without parental permission, please advise us immediately.

Changes to the Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to keep it up to date with legal requirements and the way we operate our business. We will place any updates on this webpage. Please come back to this page every now and then to make sure you are familiar with the latest version.

Last updated September 2024

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