Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your data.
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Data Protection
Your data is encrypted
No Data Selling
We never sell your info
Full Transparency
Clear about what we collect
At Launchory, 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 blogging platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using Launchory:
Account Information
- • Full name and display name
- • Email address
- • Password (encrypted)
- • Profile picture
- • Bio and social links
Blog Content
- • Blog posts and articles
- • Images and media files
- • Comments and responses
- • Draft content
- • Categories and tags
Payment Information
- • Billing name and address
- • Payment method details*
- • Transaction history
- • Invoices and receipts
*Processed securely by payment providers
Communications
- • Support messages
- • Feedback submissions
- • Survey responses
- • Contact form entries
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information:
| Data Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device Info | Browser type, OS, device type | Optimize experience |
| Log Data | IP address, access times, pages viewed | Security & analytics |
| Usage Data | Features used, clicks, time spent | Improve platform |
| Location | Country/region (from IP) | Localization |
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide Services
Operate the platform, process posts, enable features
Personalization
Customize experience, remember preferences
Communication
Send updates, alerts, and marketing (with consent)
Analytics
Understand usage, improve features, fix bugs
Security
Detect fraud, prevent abuse, protect users
Legal
Comply with laws, respond to requests
Information Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. Ever.
We only share your data in limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our platform:
- • Hosting: Cloud infrastructure providers
- • Payments: Secure payment processors
- • Email: Transactional email services
- • Analytics: Usage analytics platforms
All providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request. We will notify you unless legally prohibited.
With Your Consent
We may share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:
Encryption
All data transmitted using TLS/SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Password Hashing
Passwords hashed using bcrypt algorithm (10+ salt rounds)
Access Controls
Role-based access, limited employee data access
Regular Backups
Automated backups with secure, encrypted storage
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Portability
Export your data in machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to certain processing activities
Right to Restrict
Limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@launchory.org. We respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary:
- Account Data: Retained while active, deleted within 30 days of account closure
- Blog Content: Retained until you delete it or close your account
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for legal/tax compliance
- Log Data: Automatically deleted after 90 days
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
Privacy Inquiries
support@launchory.org