Pautas de Privacidad y Protección de Datos

Nota: Esta política de privacidad se proporciona en inglés para garantizar la precisión legal. La versión en inglés es el documento oficial que rige el uso de nuestros servicios. La versión completa se presenta a continuación.

1. Introduction

StartMessaging ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (startmessaging.com) and cloud messaging APIs (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, billing details, and API credentials. We do not store plaintext API keys or raw payment details.

2.2 API Usage Data

When you use our APIs, we process recipient phone numbers and message content to deliver messages via Meta (WhatsApp) or partner telecommunications networks. We treat this as transient processing data.

2.3 Website Analytics

We collect standard anonymous web analytics (page views, browser type, etc.) to optimize our service performance. We use functional session cookies to secure your dashboard access.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to provide the messaging Service, process monthly subscription charges, manage account security, provide customer support, and comply with global legal requirements (such as GDPR and local privacy laws).

4. Data Retention

We retain account profiles and billing records for up to 7 years to comply with tax and audit regulations. API request logs and recipient numbers are retained for 90 days for debugging purposes, after which they are permanently purged. Message contents are kept for up to 30 days to facilitate delivery and reporting.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We share processing data only with Meta (for WhatsApp Business API delivery), licensed telecom operators (for SMS delivery), and PCI-DSS compliant payment processors to handle subscriptions and usage billing.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, secure access controls, and regular system audits to protect your API keys and client data.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for secure session authentication (sm_session) and local preference settings (sm_country and sm_notice_dismissed). We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking pixels.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to access, correct, or request the erasure of your personal data. You may also object to processing or withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, email us at startmessagingdotcom@gmail.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries where our cloud infrastructure operates. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with GDPR, LGPD, and other applicable laws.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please email us at startmessagingdotcom@gmail.com.

11. Derechos ARCO y Privacidad (México)

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares de México, usted tiene derecho a conocer qué datos personales tenemos de usted, para qué los utilizamos y las condiciones del uso que les damos (Acceso). Asimismo, es su derecho solicitar la corrección de su información personal en caso de que esté desactualizada, sea inexacta o incompleta (Rectificación); que la eliminemos de nuestros registros o bases de datos cuando considere que la misma no está siendo utilizada adecuadamente (Cancelación); así como oponerse al uso de sus datos personales para fines específicos (Oposición). Estos se conocen como Derechos ARCO. Para ejercerlos, contáctenos en startmessagingdotcom@gmail.com.