Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Startups Decoded

Effective Date: April 24, 2025

Startups Decoded ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information through our website and associated platforms.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter, joining our community, or contacting us).

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytics data (collected via tools like Google Analytics or Substack).

  • Embedded Content: Our website may include embedded podcasts or media from platforms like Spotify or Substack that may collect data according to their own policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Improve our website and content

  • Understand audience behavior through analytics

  • Deliver embedded content (like podcast players or video)

3. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service providers (e.g., email platforms like Substack or analytics tools like Google Analytics)

  • Embedded platforms that you interact with through our site

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage. See our Cookie Policyfor details.

5. Your Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of our emails at any time (via the unsubscribe link)

  • Request access to or deletion of your data

  • Disable cookies via your browser settings

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data but cannot guarantee 100% security for online transmission.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll revise the “Effective Date” and encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 andy@themethod.co
🌐 https://www.startupsdecoded.com