Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 25, 2025
At LaunchIgniter, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you register for an account, create or modify your profile, submit a product, or communicate with us. This information may include:
- Personal information such as your name and email address (provided via Google/GitHub authentication)
- Profile information such as your username, profile picture, headline, and about section
- Information about products you submit, including name, tagline, description, categories, screenshots, demo videos, and website links
- Launch scheduling information and premium subscription details
- Comments, upvotes, and feedback you provide on products
- Usage data including which products you view and interact with
We utilize third-party providers like Google and GitHub for authentication. We do not directly collect or store your password for these services.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Communicate with you about products, services, and events
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
Analytics and Tracking
We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to understand how users interact with our platform. Umami does not use cookies and does not collect any personal information. It only tracks anonymous usage data to help us improve our service.
Payment Processing
For premium features, we use Polar as our payment processor. We do not store credit card details or payment information on our servers. All payment transactions are handled securely by Polar, and we only receive confirmation of successful payments and basic transaction details.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use minimal cookies for essential functionality such as maintaining your login session. We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Product submissions and related content may be retained for archival purposes even after account deletion, but will be dissociated from your personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: You can update your profile information at any time
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information
- Opt-out: You can opt out of promotional communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. This includes:
- Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure authentication through trusted third-party providers
However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
Children's Privacy
LaunchIgniter is not intended for 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.
Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not sell).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or through a notification on our platform.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: