Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 13, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to YourZourney. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
- Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Name, email, and comments (when you leave comments on stories)
- Information you provide when submitting your story through our "Get Featured" form
Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes:
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website and search terms used
- Device type and screen resolution
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter with the latest startup stories (only if you subscribe)
- Display your comments on our articles
- Review and publish submitted stories
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Supabase
We use Supabase to securely store your data, including newsletter subscriptions, comments, and submitted stories. Your data is encrypted and stored securely.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt-out of cookies and tracking
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
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 at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@yourzourney.com