Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Startup Launch Page ("we", "us", or "our") operates startuplaunchpage.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:
  • Account registration details (username, email address, password)
  • Startup submission data (name, description, logo, website, category)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)
Information collected automatically:
  • IP address and browser type (for rate limiting and analytics)
  • Puzzle game scores and play timestamps
  • Upvote activity linked to your account or IP
  • Local storage data for game state (stored only in your browser)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the Service
  • To display startup listings and leaderboards
  • To process payments for paid listings
  • To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • To send service-related communications (account, payments)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your puzzle game progress and preferences. We may use cookies for session authentication. We do not use advertising tracking cookies. You can clear local storage or cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:
  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Google OAuth — optional sign-in
  • Amazon Web Services — hosting and database

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Puzzle scores are retained to maintain leaderboard history. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us via Twitter or LinkedIn.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, hashed passwords, and restricted database access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the last update at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions, reach us via Twitter or LinkedIn. You can also review our Terms of Service.