Last updated: 2025-11-24
This privacy policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or use Startpage (https://startpage.pt) (the "Service").
What we collect
- Account/login information: If you sign in, we store the minimum necessary authentication details (for example, your OAuth provider ID and the email/name your provider shares with us) so we can keep you signed in and secure your account.
- Site Information: URLs and titles of the sites you add.
- We do not collect: usage analytics, behavioral profiles, or any other personal data beyond what is required for login.
Cookies and tracking
No tracking: We do not use third‑party trackers, advertising cookies, or fingerprinting.
Essential cookies only: If you sign in, we set strictly necessary cookies to maintain your session.
Social logins
If you choose to sign in with a social provider, that provider’s handling of your data is governed by their policy:
Data residency
All data we store and process is kept within the European Union, governed by the strongest data protection laws in the world.
How we use your data
We use the limited login information we store to:
- Authenticate you and keep your session active
- Provide you with the ability to display your favorite sites, which are only visible to you
- Secure the service and prevent abuse
We do not sell your data and we do not share it with advertisers or any other third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Third-Party Services
- Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated, anonymized usage data for service improvement
Retention and deletion
We retain authentication and your sites data while your account remains active. You can delete your account and associated login data at any time.
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Encryption of authentication data like passwords and OAuth tokens
- Secure authentication and authorization systems
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Your Rights and Choices
Data Ownership and Control
- You retain full ownership of all your enetered data
- You grant us a limited license to use your data solely to provide the Service
- You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings
- You may export your data in portable formats before account deletion
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: View and download your personal data
- Update: Modify your account information and preferences
- Delete: Remove your account and associated data
- Export: Download your data in portable formats
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@startpage.pt or use the settings within your account.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a notice within the Service
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This privacy policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@startpage.pt
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.