Privacy Policy

Welcome to Startup Stories. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect information you provide to us when you:

• Sign up for an account (name, email address, profile info)
• Use our platform (stories, comments, messages)
• Contact us or respond to communications

We may also collect information automatically, such as:

• Device and browser details
• IP address and location (general, not precise)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Cookies (to remember your preferences and improve your experience)

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates, content, and offers
• Analyze usage to make Startup Stories better

3. Use of Your Stories and Content

When you submit a story or content to Startup Stories, you agree that:

• Your story, including your name and profile, may be published and displayed publicly on our platform.
• We may include your submitted story in our premium membership plans or paid sections of the website. This means other users may pay for access to read your story as part of our premium content offering.
• We may use your story to promote Startup Stories on our website, in emails, and across social media.
• We will always attribute your story to your name/profile as you provided.

4. Will We Share Your Information?

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us run our business (such as hosting, analytics, or email delivery).

Some information you choose to share (like your profile, stories, or comments) may be visible to other users or the public, depending on your settings.

We may share information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Startup Stories or our users.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how our platform is used

You can control cookies in your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your experience.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You can:

• Access, update, or delete your profile info from your account settings
• Contact us at [email protected] to request data deletion or ask questions

We may keep some information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

Startup Stories is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we'll remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make important changes, we'll notify you via our website or email.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Email us anytime at [email protected].