Privacy Policy
Effective date: Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Startup Archive ("Startup Archive", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Startup Archive website and related services (the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use the Service, and the choices you have associated with that information.
Definitions
Personal Data
Information that identifies or relates to an identifiable person.Usage Data
Information collected automatically when you use the Service (for example, log data).Submission
A URL you provide for capture.Capture
A rendering of a submitted URL in an automated browser and a viewport screenshot and related metadata created by the Service.
Information we collect
Account information
If you create an account, we may collect information such as your email address and basic profile information.Submissions (URLs) and capture results
When you submit a URL, we collect and store the URL and the resulting capture (including viewport screenshots and related metadata). The captured image may include any information visible in the viewport at capture time.Usage and log data
We may collect diagnostic data such as IP address, device/browser information, pages viewed, timestamps, and request identifiers to operate and secure the Service.
How we use information
- To provide and maintain the Service (including generating captures and serving stored projects)
- To operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Service
- To communicate with you about the Service (e.g., support and important notices)
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Visibility of captures
Projects are public by default and may be viewable by anyone, including through the /explore page and other browsing or discovery surfaces.
If you choose Unlisted, the project will not appear on /explore or other public listings, but it may still be accessible to anyone who has the direct link.
Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes such as maintaining archives, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.
Disclosure of information
- Service providers
We may share information with vendors that help us operate the Service (for example, authentication/user management, hosting, analytics, and payment processing). They are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to us.
Examples of service providers we may use include:
- Clerk (user management and authentication)
- Polar (payment processing)
- Legal
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, investigate fraud or security issues, or protect users and the public.
Security
No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We take reasonable measures to protect information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
- You can request deletion of your account and associated data via the Service (if available) or by contacting us.
- If a capture contains sensitive information or you believe content was archived without authorization, you can contact us for review and potential removal.
Children’s privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting an updated version on this page. Changes are effective when posted.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: