SelfStartGlobal, a sole proprietorship (Eenmanszaak) registered in the Netherlands with its business address at Kennemerplein 6, 2011MJ Haarlem ("we," "us," or "our"), is fully committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA"). This statement outlines how we uphold the rights of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and California, USA, when using the SelfStartGlobal mobile application (the "App").

Please note: this Compliance Statement is intended to supplement our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. For full details on how we process your data, please consult those documents.


1. Data Controller

SelfStartGlobal is the data controller of all personal data processed through the App. We are responsible for ensuring that your personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.


2. GDPR Compliance (EEA Users)

We process personal data of users in the EEA in accordance with GDPR principles and requirements. Specifically:

• Legal Basis: we process data based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)), legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)), and legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)).
• Data Minimization: we collect only the data necessary to deliver our services.
• Data Subject Rights: EEA users have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and to data portability. You may also withdraw consent at any time.
• Special Category Data: if users voluntarily provide sensitive information (e.g., health or disability status), we process it only with explicit consent in line with Art. 9 GDPR.
• Data Transfers: if data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
• Children’s Data: for users under 16, we require verifiable parental consent in accordance with Article 8 GDPR.

3. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Know: you may request to know what categories of personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
• Right to Access: you may request access to specific pieces of personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Delete: you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: you may opt out of the sale of personal information. However, we do not sell your personal data.
• Non-Discrimination: you will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

We process California users’ data in alignment with the definitions and rights set forth in the CCPA. Requests can be submitted via email at hello@selfstartglobal.com.


4. Requests and Inquiries

To exercise your rights under the GDPR or CCPA, or to request clarification about how your data is handled, please contact us at hello@selfstartglobal.com. We will respond to all verifiable requests in a timely manner, typically within one month (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA), unless an extension is lawfully permitted.


5. Updates to This Statement

We may update this statement periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. The latest version will always be available within the App and on our website.