Privacy Policy – LaunchBase

This Privacy Policy outlines how LaunchBase ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit and use our website launchbase.in ("Website") and our product launch platform services ("Services").

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, name, and password (hashed and encrypted).
• Profile Information: Optional information such as bio, profile picture, social media links, and location that you choose to share.
• Product Submissions: Information about products you submit, including product name, description, logo, images, website URL, GitHub URL, and related details.
• Maker Information: Information about team members or makers associated with products you submit.
• User Content: Comments, reviews, and other content you post on the platform.
• Communication Data: Messages you send to us or other users through the platform.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, upvotes, and other interactions with the platform.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
• Analytics Data: Information collected through analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process and display product submissions
• Enable user interactions (upvotes, comments, reviews)
• Send you service-related communications and notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Send you marketing communications (only with your consent, and you can opt-out at any time)

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Product submissions, comments, reviews, and profile information you make public are visible to all users of the platform.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

We use cookies for authentication, session management, analytics, and to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your data is stored on servers located in secure data centers. We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and review your personal information through your account settings.
• Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time through your profile settings.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe link in emails or adjusting your preferences.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@launchbase.in.

7. Children's Privacy

LaunchBase is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed or stored.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: