startsnap.fun

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9/26/2025

1. Introduction

At startsnap.fun, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (for account creation and authentication)
  • Username and display name
  • Profile bio and personal information you choose to share
  • Social media links and external website URLs
  • User status and availability preferences

Content You Create

  • StartSnap projects (names, descriptions, categories, links)
  • Vibe Log entries (documentation of your building journey)
  • Comments and feedback on other users' projects
  • Tags, tools used, and project metadata
  • Project support interactions (likes/supports)

Technical Information

  • IP address and general location information
  • Device type, browser information, and screen resolution
  • Usage patterns and interaction data
  • Session information and authentication tokens

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our platform services
  • Authenticate your identity and manage your account
  • Display your public profile and projects to other users
  • Enable community features like feedback and project discovery
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Improve our platform based on usage analytics
  • Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Public Content

Public Information

The following information is public by design and visible to all users:

  • Your username, bio, and profile information
  • All StartSnap projects and their details
  • Vibe Log entries and project updates
  • Comments and feedback you provide
  • Project support counts and interactions

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements or court orders
  • To protect our rights, safety, or the safety of our users
  • With service providers who help us operate our platform (under strict data protection agreements)

5. Data Storage and Security

We use Supabase, a secure database service, to store your data. Our security measures include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure authentication and session management
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and permission-based data access
  • Regular backups and data recovery procedures

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: View and download your personal data
  • Update: Correct or update your information through your profile
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our platform or social media channels. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and local storage to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze platform usage and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication services
  • External Links: When you share project links, you're subject to those platforms' policies
  • Social Media: Links to external social media profiles are governed by those platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and services.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

  • Your profile information is permanently deleted
  • Your projects and content may remain visible but disassociated from your identity
  • Some data may be retained for legal compliance or fraud prevention
  • Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

  • Through our platform's contact features
  • Via our social media channels (@startsnapfun)
  • By email (if provided on our platform)

By using startsnap.fun, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described herein.