Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6/13/2026

1. Introduction

EPFL Startup Launchpad ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name and contact information (email address)
  • Profile information (bio, LinkedIn profile, interests)
  • Project information and documents
  • Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Usage data and analytics
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send administrative information and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function
  • Authentication cookies: Used to maintain your login session
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

EPFL Startup Launchpad
Email: startup@launchpad.contact
Website: https://launchpad.contact