Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Startup Decoding is India's premier startup media platform, owned and operated by Gourav Yadav, based in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Website: startupdecoding.in
Contact: yadavgourav634@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely via Firebase Authentication).
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Your name and email when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, articles read, time spent, and device/browser information via Google Analytics.
• Featured Requests: Company name, contact details, and startup information submitted via our Get Featured form.
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to keep you logged in.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our platform and content
• To send you our newsletter (only if you subscribed)
• To respond to your inquiries and featured requests
• To analyse site traffic and article performance via Google Analytics
• To maintain your account and login session

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Database, authentication, and hosting infrastructure. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Anonymous traffic and behaviour analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts: Typography served from Google's CDN.
• NewsData.io: Live news feed aggregation.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely in Google Firebase's cloud infrastructure with industry-standard encryption. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking

To exercise any of these rights, email us at yadavgourav634@gmail.com

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Analyse site traffic via Google Analytics
• Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some features of the site.

8. Children's Privacy

Startup Decoding is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. 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 this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Gourav Yadav
Startup Decoding
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Email: yadavgourav634@gmail.com
Website: startupdecoding.in