In the next section, we (i.e. Google for Startups (GFS), which is a group within Google) would like to ask you some optional questions about your background and gender identity. We use this information for reporting purposes in order to more fully understand the demographics of users who interact with GFS, the effectiveness of our initiatives from a diversity perspective, and to help design GFS programs and initiatives to drive inclusion and diversity. We know that this information is private and the decision to respond to these questions is up to you. If you do agree to us processing your data, you may choose to answer as many (or as few) of these questions as you like.

A record of the responses which you choose to submit in this section will be retained for no more than three months from the date you provide your responses, after which point your responses will only be used in aggregate form.

If you wish to withdraw your consent to the use of your information for the above purpose or if your wish to exercise any rights that you may have with respect to your personal information, you can do so by emailing [email protected].

Do you consent to Google using the demographic data you provide on this form for GFS’ purposes as described above? Yes, I consent No, I do not consent

What is your gender / sex?

People whose gender/sex is not male or female use many different terms to describe themselves. For the purposes here, “non-binary” is an umbrella term to describe the experience of gender that is not simply male or female.

Female Male Non-Binary None of the options apply to me Prefer not to say

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