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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 Sep 2025

1. Introduction

Best of Web ("we," "our," "us") operates the website www.bestofweb.site (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Site and services.

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name and email address when you submit a startup, sign up for newsletters, or interact with our services.
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store payment details.
  • Usage Data: Collected via Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
  • Cookies: Used for session management and analytics (see Section 10).
  • Connected Accounts: If you link social media accounts (e.g., YouTube, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky), we may access limited account information needed for scheduling and publishing content.

3. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: Forms (e.g., startup submissions, newsletter sign-ups).
  • Automatically: Cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Through Integrations: With your permission, from connected services such as Google (YouTube), Beehiiv, or social media accounts.

4. Use of Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our services.
  • Process payments for paid listings or services.
  • Schedule and publish social media content on your behalf.
  • Display connected account information in your dashboard.
  • Send newsletters and updates (with consent).
  • Analyze Site usage to enhance experience.

We also partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture usage behavior (heatmaps, session replay, etc.) for product improvement and marketing. See the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

4a. Email Communication

We use Beehiiv, a third-party email platform, to manage and deliver newsletters and updates. When you register or subscribe, your email address is stored and processed by Beehiiv in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

5. Social Media & Google/YouTube Data Handling

When you connect your YouTube or other social accounts to Best of Web:

Data Accessed:

  • From YouTube: Channel information and video uploads (only with your consent).
  • From other platforms: Basic account information and permissions required to publish scheduled posts.

How We Use It:

  • Display account/channel details in your dashboard.
  • Upload or publish scheduled content you create through our platform.

Data Sharing:

We do not sell or share this data with third parties.

Data Retention:

  • We store tokens and scheduling data only as long as your account is active or until you revoke access. Minimal logs may be retained for legal, billing, or security purposes.
  • You can revoke Google/YouTube access at any time through Google Security Settings.

Google API Compliance:

Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA Residents)

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you connect accounts, receive newsletters, or allow cookies.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill services (e.g., startup listings, social media scheduling).
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics, service improvement, and security.

7. Sharing of Information

We share data only with service providers essential to our operations:

  • Google Analytics (usage data)
  • Stripe (payments)
  • Beehiiv (email newsletters and communications)
  • Microsoft Clarity & Advertising (site analytics and optimization)

We may also disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal data. However, no method is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
  • California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You may request to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data. We do not sell personal data.

Contact us at [email protected] for all requests.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential functionality and analytics. Manage cookies in your browser settings.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your region with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).

12. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have, contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please check this page for the latest version.

14. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Best of Web, 75 E 3rd St. Sheridan, WY 82801, USA