Privacy Policy

Introduction

LaunchPad YT ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

By using LaunchPad YT, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register an account: Name, email address, username, password
• Complete your profile: Profile picture, bio, YouTube channel information
• Submit content: Video ideas, comments, reviews, feedback
• Make purchases: Payment information (processed by Stripe)
• Contact us: Email correspondence, support tickets
• Join waitlist: Email address, referral codes

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our Service, we automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
• Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, engagement metrics

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services:

• OAuth Providers: Google, GitHub (basic profile information)
• Payment Processor: Stripe (transaction details, payment status)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain the Service: Account creation, content delivery, feature functionality
• Process transactions: Credit purchases, subscriptions, reviewer payouts
• Improve our Service: Analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, develop new features
• Communicate with you: Send notifications, updates, marketing communications (with consent)
• Ensure security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce our Terms
• Personalize experience: Recommend content, customize interface
• Comply with legal obligations: Respond to lawful requests, protect rights
• Analytics: Understand user behavior and improve platform performance

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible:

• Username and profile picture
• Published video ideas (in public forum)
• Comments on public posts
• Upvote counts (but not individual upvoters)
• Reviewer profiles (for approved reviewers)

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Email Service: Transactional and notification emails
• Analytics Tools: Usage analytics and performance monitoring
• Hosting Provider: Server infrastructure and data storage

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Encrypted storage of sensitive data
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI DSS compliant)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, etc.)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Prevent fraud and abuse

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are legally required to retain it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings.

6.2 Delete Your Account

You may delete your account at any time. Note that deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

6.3 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link or updating your notification preferences.

6.4 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6.5 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your data in a portable format by contacting our support team.

6.6 Additional Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are located in the European Union or California, you may have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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