Spotlight on Startups: Your Privacy & Data Protection Policy

Effective Date: May 14, 2026

At Spotlight on Startups, accessible from SpotlightonStartups.com, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights related to your information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at Editor@SpotlightOnStartups.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates.
  • Fill out a contact form or a “Business Spotlight” submission form.
  • Purchase a product or service.
  • Register for webinars, sessions, or events.

Personal data may include:

  • Name, Email address, and Phone number.
  • Business Details: Company name, website, social media handles, “elevator pitches,” and brand assets (logos/headshots).
  • Mailing address (if required).
  • Payment details (processed via third-party providers like Stripe or PayPal).

Automatically collected data may include:

  • IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Spotlight Publication: To format and publish your business story, logo, and interview responses on our website and social channels.
  • AI-Driven Coordination: To power our automated AI assistant, which may contact you via phone call, SMS, or email to schedule interviews with Gregg or to coordinate the delivery of interview questions.
  • Service Delivery: To respond to inquiries and maintain our services.
  • Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and promotions.
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud or security issues and comply with legal obligations.

By submitting a “Spotlight” application and providing your phone number, you provide express written consent to be contacted by Spotlight on Startups and our authorized AI agents via automated telephone dialing systems, artificial or prerecorded voice messages, and text messages (SMS/MMS).

  • Consent is sought for coordination and editorial purposes.
  • You may opt-out of these communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any text or clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal contact data. However, we may share information with:

  • The Public: Information you specifically provide for the “Spotlight” (e.g., your business pitch and logo) will be published publicly.
  • Service Providers: Third-party tools such as email marketing platforms (FluentCRM), form processors (Fluent Forms), and AI communication agents.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to track site usage, store user preferences, and provide relevant content. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data.
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Withdrawal of consent for automated communications.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Editor@SpotlightOnStartups.com.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy—such as maintaining your published feature—or as required by law.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their policies before submitting personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be indicated by the updated “Effective Date” at the top.

12. Contact Us

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

Spotlight on Startups Email: Editor@SpotlightOnStartups.com Website: https://www.spotlightonstartups.com

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