Privacy Policy

StartupVision ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered startup validation platform and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:

Personal Information When you register for an account or use our Service, we may collect: - Name and email address - Company name and role - Billing information (processed securely via Stripe) - Profile information you choose to provide

Startup and Business Data To provide AI-powered validation, we collect: - Startup ideas and descriptions you submit - Business plans and market analysis inputs - Documents you generate or upload - Feedback and validation results

Usage Information We automatically collect: - Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) - Device information (operating system, device identifiers) - Usage patterns and feature interactions - Analytics data via Firebase Analytics

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery - Provide AI-powered startup validation and analysis - Generate compliance documents and reports - Process transactions and manage subscriptions - Communicate with you about your account

Service Improvement - Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI models - Develop new features and capabilities - Conduct research and analytics - Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues

Communication - Send service-related notifications - Respond to your inquiries and support requests - Send marketing communications (with your consent) - Notify you about policy changes

Legal and Security - Comply with legal obligations - Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity - Enforce our Terms of Service - Protect the rights and safety of users

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service: - Google Cloud/Firebase (hosting, analytics, authentication) - Stripe (payment processing) - Google Gemini/Vertex AI (AI analysis - data is processed per Google's data processing terms) - Postmark (email delivery)

Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

Business Transfers In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent We may share information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Storage Location Your data is stored on Google Cloud Platform servers, primarily in the United States (us-central1 region). For EU users, data may be processed in accordance with applicable data transfer mechanisms.

Security Measures We implement industry-standard security measures including: - Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) - Encryption at rest (AES-256) - Firebase Authentication with secure session management - Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments - Access controls and employee training

Data Retention We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights section).

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability You can access your data through your account dashboard or request a copy of your data in a portable format.

Correction You can update your personal information through your account settings.

Deletion You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Opt-Out You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or updating your preferences.

Data Processing Objection You may object to certain types of data processing, subject to legal limitations.

GDPR Rights (EU Users) EU users have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

CCPA Rights (California Residents) California residents have rights under CCPA, including the right to know what data is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@startupvision.ai.

The Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@startupvision.ai.

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on: - Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission - Data Processing Agreements with our service providers - Appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions as described in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of material changes by: - Posting the updated policy on this page - Updating the "Last Updated" date - Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@startupvision.ai

Mail: StartupVision Attn: Privacy Team [Address to be added]

Data Protection Officer For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@startupvision.ai.

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law).