Effective Date: November 01, 2024

Welcome to Texas Startup Insider! Your privacy is important to us, and this policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our website (www.texasstartupinsider.com), you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Our website address is www.texasstartupinsider.com, a platform dedicated to providing insights and news about startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses in Texas.

Information We Collect

Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data provided in the comments form.
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to help with spam detection).

Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from such images.

Cookies

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login: Visiting the login page will set a temporary cookie to determine browser compatibility; this cookie contains no personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
    • Login cookies last two days unless “Remember Me” is selected, extending the duration to two weeks.
    • Logging out deletes login cookies.
  • Article Editing: A cookie is saved for post ID tracking when editing or publishing an article. This cookie expires in one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website. These sites may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies.
  • Include third-party tracking.
  • Monitor your interaction with embedded content, especially if logged into their platform.

How We Use Your Data

Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
  • Registered Users: Personal information provided during registration is stored in the user profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their information (except usernames). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.

Your Rights Over Your Data\

You can:

  • Request an exported file of personal data we hold, including information provided by you.
  • Request that we delete your personal data, excluding data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Security Measures
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online system is completely secure.

Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@texasstartupinsider.com.

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