1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, information generated by your use of the platform, and information from third parties.
Information you provide
- Account information — name, email address, and password when you register.
- Profile information — optional username, bio, and social links you add to your public profile.
- Listing submissions — product name, description, URL, screenshots, and pricing details you submit.
- Payment information — billing details when you purchase a paid plan. Card data is processed directly by Stripe and never stored on our servers.
- Communications — messages you send us via support email or contact forms.
Information collected automatically
- Log data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URL, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies — session cookies for authentication and preference cookies to remember your settings. See the Cookies section for details.
- Usage data — interactions with listings such as upvotes, bookmarks, and clicks.
Information from third parties
- OAuth providers — if you sign in with GitHub or Google, we receive your name, email, and public profile information from that provider.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Display your public profile and submitted listings.
- Process payments and manage subscriptions.
- Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset, listing status updates).
- Send product updates or newsletters if you opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Monitor and improve the platform's security and performance.
- Investigate abuse, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations.
- Analyse aggregated, anonymised usage trends to improve our service.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Public listings — the content of any listing you submit (product name, description, logo) is publicly visible on the platform.
- Public profiles — your username and any public profile information you choose to add is visible to all visitors.
- Service providers — we share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform, including:
- Supabase (database and authentication)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Resend (transactional email)
- Cloudflare (CDN and infrastructure)
These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. - Legal requirements — we may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AI Startup, its users, or the public.
- Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the platform:
- Essential cookies — required for authentication and security. You cannot opt out of these without losing access to logged-in features.
- Preference cookies — remember your settings (such as dark/light mode).
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use the platform (e.g. PostHog). Data is anonymised where possible.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. If you delete your account:
- Your profile and private data are removed within 30 days.
- Listings you submitted may remain publicly visible in an anonymised or attributed form unless you request full removal.
- Financial records are retained for the period required by applicable tax and accounting laws (typically 7 years).
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and role-based access controls.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to promptly addressing any breaches and notifying affected users as required by law.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction — update or correct inaccurate data via your account settings or by contacting us.
- Deletion — request deletion of your account and personal data.
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection — object to certain processing activities such as direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on your consent (e.g. newsletter), you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
AI Startup is operated from servers that may be located outside your country of residence. By using the platform you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data-protection rules. We apply appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) when transferring data internationally.
9. Children's Privacy
AI Startup is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our platform contains links to third-party websites and products. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of AI Startup after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: aistartuphq@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.