1. Introduction

Welcome to gappr.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our startup validation platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

Name and email address (via Google OAuth)
Profile picture (if provided through Google)
Startup ideas and descriptions you submit for validation
Usage data and interaction history with our platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

Device information (browser type, operating system)
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited and features used
Time and date of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain our startup validation services
Generate AI-powered insights and validation reports
Process your requests and manage your account
Improve and optimize our platform
Communicate with you about updates and new features
Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI processing)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including Google OAuth for authentication, OpenAI for AI analysis, and various data APIs for market research. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how our platform is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@gappr.ai