1. Introduction
Reddiate ("we," "our," or "us") is a startup validation tool that helps entrepreneurs validate business ideas using Reddit data and AI analysis. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address and authentication credentials when you create an account
- Problem Statements: Business ideas and problem statements you submit for validation
- User Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the application
2.2 Information We Process
- Reddit Data: Publicly available Reddit posts and comments retrieved via the Reddit API for analysis
- AI-Generated Content: Business model canvases, ICP profiles, pitch decks, and other analyses generated by our AI systems
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including features used and pipeline runs
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our startup validation service
- To process your problem statements and generate AI-powered analyses
- To retrieve and analyze relevant Reddit discussions for market validation
- To improve our AI models and service quality
- To communicate with you about service updates and support
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse of our service
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 OpenAI
We use OpenAI's API to power our AI analysis features. Your problem statements and Reddit data are sent to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI's use of this data is governed by their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
4.2 Reddit API
We access publicly available Reddit data through the official Reddit API in compliance with Reddit's API Terms. We do not access private Reddit data or user accounts.
4.3 Supabase
We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Your account data is stored securely in accordance with Supabase's security practices.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account information and generated analyses for as long as your account is active. Pipeline results and AI-generated content are stored temporarily during your session and may be cached for performance. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at aeronautyy@gmail.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising trackers. Analytics, if enabled, are privacy-focused and do not track individual users.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication via Supabase, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at aeronautyy@gmail.com.