This Cookie Policy explains how StartMeUp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, access our platform, or use our advertising and traffic distribution services (the “Service”).

This Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device, store certain information about your preferences, and improve functionality and performance.

We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, SDKs, and local storage (collectively referred to as “Cookies”).

StartMeUp uses Cookies for the following purposes:

• to operate and secure the website and platform;
• to enable account login and session management;
• to manage advertising campaigns and traffic delivery;
• to measure impressions, clicks, conversions, and other advertising metrics;
• to prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access;
• to analyze website and platform usage;
• to improve the quality and performance of our Services.

These Cookies are essential for the operation of our website and platform. They enable core functionalities such as security, authentication, and account access. Without these Cookies, the Service cannot function properly.

These Cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

Analytics Cookies help us understand how Users interact with our website and platform by collecting aggregated and anonymized information. This allows us to improve usability, performance, and stability.

Advertising Cookies are used to:

• deliver advertising content;
• measure the performance of advertising campaigns;
• track impressions, clicks, and conversions;
• prevent duplicate or fraudulent traffic;
• limit the frequency of ad display.

These Cookies may be placed by StartMeUp or by third-party partners within our advertising network.

Some Cookies may be placed by third-party service providers, including:

• analytics providers;
• fraud prevention and security providers;
• payment service providers;
• advertising and measurement partners.

StartMeUp does not control third-party Cookies. The use of such Cookies is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.

Where required by applicable law (including GDPR and ePrivacy regulations), StartMeUp uses Cookies based on:

• your consent;
• our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving our Services;
• compliance with legal obligations.

Strictly necessary Cookies do not require consent.

You can manage or disable Cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain Cookies may affect the functionality of the website or the availability of some Services.

Instructions for managing Cookies can usually be found in your browser’s help section.

You may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising by adjusting your browser settings or using opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising industry organizations.

Opting out does not mean that you will stop seeing advertisements, but that advertisements may be less relevant to your interests.

Any personal data collected through Cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Where possible, data collected through Cookies is aggregated or anonymized.

StartMeUp may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the website or Services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of Cookies, you may contact us using the contact details provided on our website.