🚀Startup Prototypist

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use my Platform.

Key Principle: Minimal Data Collection and Retention

I collect only essential information.

2. Information I Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Email address (required for certain features)
  • Nickname (optional; real names discouraged)
  • Any content or data you voluntarily submit

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Access times and dates
  • Pages viewed and interactions
  • Referring website addresses

Cookies and Tracking:

  • I may use essential cookies for Platform functionality
  • I may use analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality

3. How I Use Your Information

I use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Platform
  • Process transactions and send email confirmations
  • Communicate with you about the Platform
  • Improve and optimize the Platform
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Retention and Deletion

IMPORTANT:

  • All personal data is retained for a limited period
  • After this period, all data is permanently deleted from my systems
  • Transaction records are maintained via email only (outside my database)
  • I do not provide data recovery services after deletion
  • You should maintain your own records of important information

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

I may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
  • For legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • To protect rights: To protect my rights, property, or safety, or that of users or the public
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (though data will still be deleted per my retention policy)

6. Third-Party Services

I may use third-party services (e.g., email providers, analytics tools, hosting providers) that may collect or process data according to their own privacy policies:

  • I select service providers with appropriate data protection standards
  • I cannot control their data practices
  • I encourage you to review their privacy policies

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.

8. Security Measures

I implement reasonable security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

However:

  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure
  • I cannot guarantee absolute security
  • You use the Platform at your own risk

9. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
  • Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact me at the email provided in Section 13.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. I do not knowingly collect information from children. If I discover I have collected information from a child, I will delete it immediately.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. My Platform does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the updated policy on this page, and I will update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, contact me at:

hello@startupprototypist.com

14. Data Protection Officer

For users in jurisdictions requiring a Data Protection Officer, inquiries can be directed to the contact email above.

15. Specific Jurisdictions

For European Union Users (GDPR):

  • Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interests and consent
  • You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Users (CCPA):

  • I do not sell personal information
  • You have the right to know what information I collect and how it's used
  • You have the right to request deletion

For Malaysian Users (PDPA):

  • I comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
  • You may contact me regarding your rights under PDPA