Last updated: May 2026
EU Startups News (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates eustartups.news. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU member state laws.
1. Who we are
EU Startups News is an independent digital media publication covering the European startup and innovation ecosystem. For data protection enquiries, contact us at press@eustartups.news.
2. What data we collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Browsing data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site, referring URL. Collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
- Newsletter subscriptions — your email address, if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter.
- Contact enquiries — name and email address if you contact us directly.
- Comments — if you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser user agent.
3. How we use your data
We use the data we collect to operate and improve the website, send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in, respond to enquiries, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data on the basis of legitimate interests (operating the website and improving our service), consent (newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies), and legal obligation where required by law.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies required for the website to function, and may use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings.
6. Third-party services
We may use third-party services including Google Analytics (analytics), a newsletter platform for email delivery, and hosting infrastructure. Each of these providers has their own privacy policy and data processing terms. Where required by GDPR, we have data processing agreements in place with these providers.
7. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings of the relevant platform. Contact enquiry data is retained for up to 2 years.
8. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; to object to or restrict processing; and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at press@eustartups.news. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Data transfers
We primarily process data within the European Economic Area. Where data is transferred outside the EEA (for example, to analytics providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR Chapter V.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with the updated date. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.