1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy constitutes a binding legal instrument delineating the terms under which Startup Club Skopje, a legal entity organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of North Macedonia (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizer"), processes, manages, transmits, stores, shares, disseminates, and otherwise disposes of personal and organizational data acquired through engagement with the Startup Revolution AI Summit (hereinafter referred to as the "Summit"). This Policy is applicable to any and all natural and legal persons (collectively referred to as "Participants"), including but not limited to attendees, speakers, sponsors, investors, exhibitors, media, and any individual or representative interacting with the Summit.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
The Organizer undertakes the processing of Personal Data as defined under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), the Law on Personal Data Protection of North Macedonia, and related subsidiary legislation, in reliance upon one or more of the legal bases enumerated under Article 6(1)(a), (b), and (f) of the GDPR, specifically including (i) explicit consent of the data subject, (ii) necessity of processing for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, and (iii) legitimate interest pursued by the data controller.
3. Categories of Data Subject to Collection and Processing
The Organizer may collect and process inter alia, the following categories of data:
- (a) Identifying Information: Full name, title, personal photograph, email address, and telephone number
- (b) Organizational Information: Name of the business entity, startup or institution represented, job function, and sector of operation
- (c) Submitted Content: Abstracts, biographies, pitch decks, promotional content, and any digital or analog media provided voluntarily
- (d) Behavioral Data: Preferences relating to networking, session attendance, and ticketing behavior
- (e) Technical Identifiers: IP addresses, browser metadata, device identifiers, cookies, and analytics
4. Purpose of Processing
The aforementioned categories of data may be processed for purposes including but not limited to:
- (a) Execution of contractual obligations regarding event attendance, scheduling, and administration
- (b) Logistical communications regarding event changes, updates, and participation guidance
- (c) Integration of Participants within curated networking tools, digital matchmaking platforms, and investment channels
- (d) Compilation and dissemination of promotional, archival, or investor-focused publications, including digital profiles and summaries
- (e) Distribution of post-event communications, such as newsletters, summaries, recordings, or strategic partner outreach materials
5. Consent and Legitimate Interests
By engaging with the Summit through digital registration, ticket purchase, verbal or written confirmation, or active participation, the Participant consents unequivocally to the processing activities delineated herein. The Organizer reserves the right to assert and rely upon legitimate interests, provided such interests are not overridden by the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
6. Transmission, Disclosure, and Commercialization of Data
6.1
The Organizer may disclose, transmit, or otherwise communicate personal or professional information to third-party entities including, but not limited to:
- (a) Accredited venture capital firms, angel investors, and institutional funders
- (b) Strategic event partners, corporate exhibitors, and publicly acknowledged sponsors
- (c) Accelerator programs, innovation hubs, and ecosystem-building organizations
6.2
Subject to applicable law, such disclosures may be performed with or without additional notice to the Participant and may encompass resale, sublicensing, or onward transfer for the purposes of:
- (a) Enabling deal flow generation and startup-investor matchmaking
- (b) Supporting regional ecosystem mapping and visibility initiatives
- (c) Enhancing the Sponsor/Partner ROI via lead generation tools and promotional databases
6.3
The Organizer shall not disclose any government-issued identifiers, passwords, or banking credentials without separate, express, written consent of the data subject.
7. Media Rights: Photography, Video & Audio Recordings
By participating in the Summit, Participants consent to the Organizer and its authorized representatives capturing, processing, and publishing photographic, videographic, and audio recordings. These media assets may be used globally, without limitation, across marketing materials, broadcast channels, podcasts, printed publications, and third-party media.
8. Data Retention and Security Protocols
The Organizer employs state-of-the-art access control systems, SSL encryption, and restricted internal access procedures for the safeguarding of collected data. Retention periods shall be limited to a maximum of twelve (12) months post-Summit unless statutory, contractual, or operational imperatives necessitate prolonged storage.
9. Rights of Data Subjects
Participants, as defined by Article 4(1) of the GDPR, retain the right to:
- (a) Request rectification, erasure, or restriction of processed data
- (b) Withdraw consent at any time without prejudice to prior lawful processing
- (c) File a formal complaint with the relevant Data Protection Authority
- (d) Receive a digital copy of their processed data in structured, machine-readable format upon request
All such requests shall be addressed in writing to: contact@startuprevolution.ai
10. Use of Cookies and Analytics Technologies
The Organizer's official web domains utilize cookies, web beacons, and third-party analytical tools to collect functional and performance-based data. While disabling such technologies is possible through browser-level controls, functionality degradation or loss of service continuity may occur.
11. Engagement of Subprocessors
The Organizer may engage external data processors such as CRM providers, registration platforms, mailing services, or AI-based matchmaking software. Such entities operate under signed data processing agreements and are subject to strict confidentiality obligations and GDPR compliance verification.
12. Cross-Border Data Transfers
In instances wherein data is transferred beyond the European Economic Area (EEA), the Organizer shall implement Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or alternative lawful mechanisms to ensure sufficient levels of data protection.
13. Modifications and Supremacy Clause
The Organizer reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Policy at its sole discretion. The most current version will be posted at www.startuprevolution.ai/privacypolicy. Continued use of Organizer services shall constitute tacit acceptance of such modifications.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Policy and all attendant data protection obligations shall be construed and interpreted under the substantive law of the Republic of North Macedonia. Jurisdiction for any dispute shall be vested exclusively in the competent courts of Skopje.
15. Contact Information
Startup Club Skopje
Email: contact@startuprevolution.ai
Website: www.startuprevolution.ai