Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 10, 2026
1. Overview & Information We Collect
Welcome to Startups Cult ("StartupGallery"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register an account, or submit startup listings.
We collect information in the following ways:
- Account Data: When you log in or register via authentication providers (e.g., NextAuth, GitHub, Google), we collect your name, email address, and avatar URL.
- Startup Submission Data: Company name, website URL, tagline, category, logos, funding milestones, and open job roles submitted by founders or community members.
- Automated Usage Data: Technical analytics data such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring URLs, and page navigation patterns via privacy-preserving analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely to provide, operate, and enhance the Startups Cult experience:
- To display, curate, and index verified tech startup metrics and job openings.
- To allow users to save bookmarks, submit new listings, and manage profile preferences.
- To monitor platform performance, prevent fraudulent bot traffic, and ensure server uptime.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party data brokers.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use strictly necessary cookies for session authentication and lightweight preference caching. For comprehensive details on our cookie management, please review our Cookie Policy.
4. Data Retention & User Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal account data at any time. You can initiate data export or account removal requests by contacting us directly through our official support channels.
5. Contact & Privacy Inquiries
If you have questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our team via our About page or connect at ameenansari.me.