At Techpolyp, we tell the stories of Africa’s most promising startups — from early ideas to fast-scaling ventures. But behind every feature, newsletter subscription, or founder submission is a real person.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this page explains how we process your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent data protection laws.
We believe privacy should be practical, not intimidating. So here is exactly how we handle your data.
1. Who Is Responsible for Your Data?
Techpolyp.com is the data controller for personal information collected through the website.
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://techpolyp.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary to operate and improve our platform.
Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a startup for feature consideration
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Participate in interviews or editorial features
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Company/startup name
- Professional title
- Website and social media links
- Any information you choose to include in your message or submission
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Techpolyp.com, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URL
This data helps us understand audience behavior and improve site performance.
3. Our Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
a) Consent
When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily submit information, you provide consent for us to process that data.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
b) Legitimate Interests
We may process data where it is reasonably necessary for:
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Improving content quality and user experience
- Preventing fraud or abuse
We ensure that such processing does not override your fundamental rights.
c) Legal Obligations
In rare cases, we may process personal data to comply with applicable legal requirements.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Review and publish startup features
- Send newsletters (if subscribed)
- Improve our content and platform performance
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not sell your personal data.
5. Data Sharing
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers that support our operations, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email newsletter platforms
- Analytics services
These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to maintain appropriate security safeguards.
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless we are legally required to retain it.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If GDPR applies to you, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is used
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve functionality
- Enhance user experience
Where legally required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Accidental loss
- Misuse or disclosure
While no system is completely immune to risk, we actively monitor and update our security practices.
10. Children’s Data
Techpolyp is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age in the EEA. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If we become aware that such data has been collected without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.
11. Updates to This GDPR Policy
As our platform evolves, this policy may be updated to reflect legal, operational, or structural changes.
When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Techpolyp exists to amplify innovation across Africa. Founders trust us with their stories. Readers trust us with their attention.
We treat your personal data with the same respect.
Privacy is not an afterthought for us. It is part of responsible storytelling in a digital world.