Privacy Policy

ProofStories.io (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a blog sharing real founder stories about validating startup ideas. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

• When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit your story, fill out forms, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and story-related content.
  
  1. Automatically Collected Data:

• Includes IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, pages visited, time spent, and device info, gathered via analytics tools and cookies.
  
  1. Cookies and Tracking:

• We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, and personalization. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser.
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Operate and improve the website
  
• Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (only if you’ve subscribed)
  
• Respond to your inquiries or feedback
  
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior
  
• Comply with legal obligations
  

We may also occasionally send important administrative or service-related emails that are necessary even if you opt out of marketing emails.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

• Newsletters
  
• Founder interviews
  
• Content updates
  
• Surveys or promotional messages (occasionally)
  

We ensure all email communications include an unsubscribe link, allowing you to opt out at any time.

By subscribing, you consent to receive these emails. We take precautions to ensure your data is stored securely and never shared with third parties for their own marketing.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only with:

• Service providers (e.g. email platforms, analytics providers) bound by confidentiality
  
• Legal authorities if required by law
  
• Business acquirers in the event of a merger or sale
  
• With your explicit consent
  

5. Your Rights (Including GDPR)

If you are in the EU, UK, or other applicable jurisdictions, you may have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
  
• Correct inaccurate data
  
• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  
• Withdraw consent at any time
  
• Object to or restrict certain processing
  

To exercise these rights, email us at: avneesh@proofstories.io

We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time.

7. Data Security

We follow industry-standard practices to protect your data. However, no system can guarantee 100% security. You use the site and submit your information at your own risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us for deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via the website or email. The date above reflects the latest revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, or would like to access or delete your information:
📧 Email: avneesh@proofstories.io