Introduction
Welcome to YCDossier. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, interact with our startup intelligence reports, or use our platform features.
By accessing or using YCDossier, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please refrain from using our services. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of any updates to this document.
Information We Collect
We gather limited personal information directly from you, such as your name and email address, primarily when you subscribe to newsletters, request access to curated datasets, or contact our support team. Additionally, we automatically collect non-personal usage data, including browser type, IP address, referring URLs, and interaction patterns, to optimize platform performance and analyze traffic trends.
While YCDossier publishes and aggregates publicly available information about Y Combinator batches and portfolio companies, we do not sell or misuse proprietary founder details. Any personal data tied to these entities is strictly processed under lawful business purposes and relevant data protection regulations.
How We Use Your Information
Your data enables us to deliver reliable startup analytics, maintain account functionality, and communicate essential service updates or security notices. We also leverage anonymized usage patterns to refine our research methodologies, improve database accuracy, and develop new intelligence modules tailored to early-stage founders and investors.
We never rent or sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Communications regarding subscription confirmations, password resets, or compliance requests are handled exclusively through secure channels and can be unsubscribed from at any time via included preference centers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
YCDossier utilizes essential cookies to authenticate sessions, remember preferences, and ensure seamless navigation across our intelligence dashboards. Optional analytical cookies help us measure engagement metrics, identify high-value content, and troubleshoot technical issues without storing identifiable personal data.
You retain full control over cookie settings through your browser configuration or our built-in consent manager. Disabling non-essential cookies may limit certain interactive features but will not affect core access to published batch analyses or static research pages.
Third-Party Services
To maintain operational efficiency, we partner with trusted infrastructure providers for hosting, email delivery, web analytics, and customer relationship management. These vendors operate under strict data processing agreements and access information solely to perform assigned functions. Their own privacy practices govern how they handle shared data, so we encourage reviewing their respective policies before engaging with external links.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard encryption protocols, restricted access controls, and routine vulnerability assessments to protect stored and transmitted data. While no system guarantees absolute immunity from breaches, our engineering teams continuously monitor network integrity, backup critical databases, and follow incident response procedures aligned with modern cybersecurity frameworks.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may exercise rights including data access, correction, deletion, and restriction of processing activities. Users can manage communication preferences, export associated usage logs, or submit formal requests by contacting our compliance team. We verify identity before fulfilling actionable inquiries and respond within statutory timeframes while respecting legitimate business exceptions.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect regulatory changes, platform enhancements, or evolving industry standards. Material modifications will be communicated through prominent banner notifications or direct email alerts where applicable. Continued use of YCDossier following publication of updated terms signifies your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised framework.
Contact Us
For questions regarding data handling practices, rights execution, or compliance documentation, reach our privacy office at privacy@ycdossier.com. Please include your full name, associated account email, and a detailed description of your inquiry. Our dedicated support specialists will review submissions promptly and provide comprehensive guidance in accordance with applicable data protection laws.