Privacy Policy

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Name and contact information (name, email, phone number, address)
• Business information (business name, industry, years in operation, number of employees)
• Financial information you provide for funding assessments (estimated revenue, requested funding amount, basic financial details)

Any information you submit in forms, emails, or calls (e.g., description of your situation, goals, and challenges)

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs
• Basic analytics and usage data via cookies or similar technologies

c) Third-Party Information

In the process of assessing financing options, and only with your consent where required, we may receive information from:

• Lenders and financial partners
• Credit bureaus or other reporting agencies (where applicable)
• Government or grant agencies (where applicable)

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide consulting and advisory services
• Assess your eligibility for various financing products and programs
• Prepare and submit applications to lenders, partners, or grant providers (with your authorization)
• Improve our website, services, and client experience
• Send you educational content, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt out at any time)
• Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

We may share your information with:

• Lenders, financing partners, and grant agencies – for the purpose of assessing and arranging financing or funding opportunities, with your consent
• Service providers – such as CRM providers, email marketing platforms, IT/security providers, acting on our behalf
• Professional advisors – such as lawyers, accountants, or compliance consultants
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities – if required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard the information we collect. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services to you
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• Maintain business records as required for audit and compliance purposes
• When information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it where reasonable.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or updating of your information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and regulatory obligations
• Withdraw consent to certain processing, where applicable
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic and usage
• Support marketing and advertising efforts

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will appear at the top of the page. Your continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

startBiz Network Limited
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1(416)644-9424
Mailing Address: 86-50 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga Ontario L5B 3C2