Notice at Collection
1. Introduction
This Notice at Collection explains how CIBA Startups ("we," "our," or "Platform") collects, uses, and discloses personal information at or before the time it is collected. This Notice is intended to provide clear and timely transparency about our data practices when you interact with the Platform.
CIBA Startups operates under CIBA Business Network.
2. Categories of Personal Information Collected
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a. Identifiers
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- IP address
b. Professional and Business Information
- Startup or company details
- Professional background
- Applications, submissions, and profiles
c. User-Generated Content
- Content you submit, including text, images, audio, and video
- Messages, comments, or communications
d. Internet or Network Activity
- Device and browser information
- Pages visited and interactions
- Referring URLs and general usage data
e. Event and Participation Information
- Event registrations and attendance
- Participation records
3. Purposes for Collection
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
- To facilitate networking, collaboration, and community engagement
- To publish and promote startups, content, and user submissions
- To communicate updates, newsletters, and event information
- To analyze usage and improve performance
- To detect, prevent, and address misuse or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Use of Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as government identifiers, precise geolocation, or financial account data) unless voluntarily provided.
If such information is provided, it will be used only as reasonably necessary for the purpose disclosed at the time of collection.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We may disclose personal information:
- To other users where you choose to participate in public or networking activities
- To service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email communication providers)
- When required by law, legal process, or regulatory authorities
- To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the Platform or its users
- In connection with organizational changes (e.g., restructuring or transfer of operations)
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide Platform services
- Maintain operational and business records
- Comply with legal obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.
7. Your Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request that we limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information to what is necessary to perform the services you requested
Requests may be submitted by contacting us at info@cibastartups.com or 25351 Commercentre Dr, Suite 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations and verification requirements.
8. No Sale or Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
9. Severability
If any provision of this Notice is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
10. Additional Information
For more details about how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@cibastartups.com or 25351 Commercentre Dr, Suite 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630.