Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Stellar Launch ("**we**," "**us**," or "**our**"). We operate the website https://www.stellarlaunch.org (the "**Website**"), a platform that helps startups boost their visibility and connect with early adopters and tech enthusiasts.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website, join our waitlist, submit a product launch, or otherwise interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Stellar Launch is operated by:
Stellar Launch
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Email: [email protected]
As a Netherlands-based company, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and respect the rights of users worldwide, including those under the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA").
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
| Data Type | When Collected |
|---|---|
| Name | When you create an account, join the waitlist, or submit a product launch |
| Email address | When you sign up, subscribe to updates, or contact us |
| Company/startup name | When you submit a product for launch |
| Product details | Descriptions, links, images, and other information about your startup or product |
| Social media handles | If you choose to share your launch via social platforms |
| Communications | When you email us or submit inquiries |
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Log data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL, and actions taken on the Website
- Location data: General geographic location based on your IP address (country/region level only)
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., session management) |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it |
| Preference cookies | Remember your settings and choices |
Your choices: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies that follow you across other websites.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| To provide our services – Process your product launch, manage your waitlist registration, display your startup on our platform | Performance of contract; Legitimate interests |
| To communicate with you – Send service-related emails, respond to inquiries, notify you about your launch status | Performance of contract; Legitimate interests |
| To send marketing communications – Share platform updates, newsletters, and promotional content (only with your consent) | Consent |
| To improve our Website – Analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience | Legitimate interests |
| To ensure security – Detect fraud, prevent abuse, and protect the integrity of our platform | Legitimate interests; Legal obligation |
| To comply with legal obligations – Respond to legal requests, enforce our terms, and meet regulatory requirements | Legal obligation |
Marketing emails: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at [email protected].
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and services, including:
- Hosting providers (e.g., cloud infrastructure)
- Email service providers (for transactional and marketing emails)
- Analytics providers (to understand Website usage)
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
4.2 Public Display
If you submit a product launch, certain information (such as your startup name, product description, website link, and associated imagery) will be publicly displayed on our Website to maximize your visibility. Do not submit information you wish to keep private.
4.3 Social Sharing
If you choose to share your launch via social media, the respective platform's privacy policy will apply to that interaction.
4.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or security threats
4.5 Business Transfers
If Stellar Launch is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
5. International Data Transfers
As a Netherlands-based company, your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption: Data transmitted to and from our Website is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, on a need-to-know basis
- Secure infrastructure: We use reputable hosting providers with robust security certifications
- Regular reviews: We periodically review our security practices and update them as needed
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account/waitlist data | Until you request deletion or the account is inactive for 3 years |
| Product launch data | As long as the launch remains live, plus 1 year after removal |
| Analytics data | Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months |
| Communication records | 2 years from the date of correspondence |
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you |
| Rectification | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") | Request deletion of your personal data |
| Restriction | Request that we limit how we use your data |
| Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format |
| Objection | Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent |
To exercise your rights: Email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Supervisory Authority: If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Website: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/
8.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your rights: Email [email protected] or submit a request through our Website.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (including startups featured on our platform). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Post a notice on our Website
- Send an email notification to registered users (for material changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Stellar Launch – Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.