Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Y Combinator Scraper, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Billing information (processed securely via Razorpay)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Search queries and history
• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Access times and dates

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain session security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative notifications and updates
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Razorpay for payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of passwords using secure hashing algorithms
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may also retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Payment Processing

We use Razorpay as our payment processor. Your payment information is collected and processed directly by Razorpay in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@smartalgorhythm.com