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Last updated: December 9, 2024

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At Startup Founder Stories, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account.
Story Submissions: Your name, product details, revenue milestones, and narrative content when you submit a story.
Communications: Email address and message content when you contact us.
Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.

Information Collected Automatically

Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

Account data12 months after deletion
NewsletterUntil unsubscribe
Story submissionsIndefinitely (public)
Usage logs90 days
Support comms2 years

Request data deletion anytime at hello@startupfounderstories.com

How We Use Your Information

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process and display founder stories
Send newsletters and updates (with consent)
Respond to your questions and requests
Monitor and analyze trends and usage
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information in these circumstances:

Public Stories: Submitted story information (except email/password) is publicly displayed.
Service Providers: Third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, and email delivery.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Essential

Required for website functionality

Analytics

Help us understand visitor behavior

Preferences

Remember your settings

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Security Incidents

In the event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you within 72 hours via email and report to relevant authorities as required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Object to certain processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent anytime

Exercise these rights at hello@startupfounderstories.com

Service Providers

Third-party services that may process your data:

Vercel·Website hosting
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Supabase·Authentication & database
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Stripe·Payment processing
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Content Removal Requests

If you are a featured founder and would like your story removed or updated, we respect your wishes and will process your request promptly.

To request removal, email us with:

Story URL you want removed/modified
Brief proof of identity (company email, LinkedIn)
Request type (full removal or update)
Response time:Within 48 hours
Processing:5 business days

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy?

hello@startupfounderstories.com

See also: Terms of Service

This policy may be updated periodically. Check back for changes.