Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LaunchPoly (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at launchpoly.com (the “Service”).

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, username
• Profile Information: Bio, avatar URL, X handle, website URL
• Wallet Information: Cryptocurrency wallet address (if you connect a wallet)
• Activity Data: Tools you submit, votes, comments, and interactions
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To display your public profile and submissions
• To send notifications about your account activity
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To communicate with you about updates and changes
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Why We Process Your Data

We process your data to:

• Provide the Service you signed up for
• Send you updates you opted into
• Improve our Service and keep it secure
• Comply with legal requirements when necessary

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Clerk (authentication), Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), Resend (email)
• Public Display: Your profile, submitted tools, and comments are publicly visible
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our Service

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

You can:

• Access: See what data we have about you
• Edit: Update your info in your profile settings
• Delete: Delete your account and all your data
• Export: Download a copy of your data

All of these options are available in your Dashboard.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Where We Store Data

Our servers are located in the United States. By using the Service, you agree to have your data processed in the US.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

Questions about your privacy? Reach out to us on Twitter.