Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

1. Introduction 

This Privacy Policy explains how StartYOU® Advisory collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or interact with the website:

www.start-you.com

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:

StartYOU® Advisory
Founder: Ewelina Janus
Email: evelyn@start-you.com
Website: www.start-you.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

Information you provide directly

We may collect personal data when you:

  • submit a contact form
  • request a brochure
  • subscribe to updates
  • book a discovery call
  • send an email inquiry

The data may include:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Organization name (if provided)

Automatically collected information

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • browser type
  • device information
  • pages visited
  • website usage data

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • responding to inquiries
  • providing requested information or materials
  • sending program or collaboration information
  • improving website functionality
  • maintaining communication with clients and partners
  • complying with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data may be processed on the basis of:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide your information
  • Legitimate interest – responding to inquiries and improving services
  • Contractual necessity – when providing requested services

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers that help operate the website, such as:

  • website hosting providers
  • analytics services
  • email communication services

These providers process data only as necessary to provide their services.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data
  • request correction of inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data
  • restrict processing
  • withdraw consent at any time
  • lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact:

evelyn@start-you.com

9. External Links

This website may contain links to external platforms such as LinkedIn or Medium. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.