Privacy Policy
Last updated July 2026
Cracow Startup Map (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates startupcracow.xyz. This page explains our policies on collecting, using, and disclosing personal data when you use our service, and the choices you have.
Data controller
The data controller is HappyDesign (Jan Janeczek), the operator of Cracow Startup Map. For privacy requests or questions, email hi@happydesign.today.
What data we collect
From the add/submission form:
- Your email address
- Company name
- Company location/coordinates
- Sector(s) and other company details you provide
From using the map:
- Your location (if you grant permission), used only to center the map on you, not stored
- Anonymous usage analytics via Google Analytics, only if you accept our cookie banner (page views, filters used, time on site)
We do not collect:
- Analytics cookies unless you accept the cookie banner
- Browsing history outside this site
- Personal identification beyond what you voluntarily submit
How we use your data
Email from submissions:
- To contact you if we need clarification on your submission
- To notify you when your startup is published on the map
- To send occasional updates about the project (you can opt out)
Submitted company data:
- To review and verify accuracy before publication
- To display on the public map
- To provide to other users of the service
Analytics:
- To understand how people use the map (which filters are popular, how long they stay, etc.)
- To improve the product
Data retention
- Submission emails: Kept for 1 year or until you request deletion
- Published data on the map: Kept indefinitely unless you request removal
- Analytics data: Aggregated and kept for performance tracking
Your rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your submitted data
- Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request that we remove your data from the map
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email hi@happydesign.today.
Cookies
We store your cookie preference in a first-party cookie (scm-cookie-consent) so we remember whether you accepted or rejected analytics. This cookie is essential to honour your choice and does not track you across sites.
If you accept cookies, Google Analytics may set its own cookies to measure anonymous usage. You can change your choice anytime via in the site footer.
Third parties
We use:
- Formspree: Processes add-form and change-request submissions (Formspree privacy policy)
- Google Analytics: Usage analytics when you accept cookies (Google privacy policy)
- Google Fonts: Typography loaded from Google servers (Google Fonts privacy FAQ)
- Cloudflare: Hosting and security (Cloudflare privacy policy)
- Leaflet, OpenStreetMap & CARTO: Map rendering and tiles (OSM privacy policy, CARTO privacy policy)
- Nominatim (OpenStreetMap): Address search and reverse geocoding on the add form; queries include the address or coordinates you type (Nominatim usage policy)
We do not share your email with anyone else beyond what is needed to operate these services.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We will update the date at the top. Continued use of the service means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hi@happydesign.today.
See also our Terms of Use.