Your privacy matters to us. Here’s the honest version.

We’re Decoded Startups, and this page explains exactly what information we collect when you visit, how we use it, and how you can control it: no legal maze, just plain English.

What We Collect and Why

When you browse Decoded Startups, we may collect some basic information automatically, including:

• Your browser type and device
• Which pages you visited and how long you spent on them
• General location data (country/region level — nothing specific)

If you sign up for our newsletter or fill out a form, we’ll also collect whatever you share with us directly, like your email address. We only use that to send you the content you asked for. That’s it.

All of this helps us understand what’s working on the site and how to make it better for you.

Cookies

Yes, we use cookies, small files stored in your browser that help the site run smoothly and remember your preferences.

Cookies help us:

• Analyze traffic and visitor behavior
• Improve site performance and content
• Serve relevant advertisements (more on that below)

If you’d rather not have cookies, you can disable them in your browser settings at any time. Just know that some parts of the site may work a little differently without them.

Ads on This Site

Decoded Startups uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. This is how we fund the free content we publish.

Here’s what that means for you:

• Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to show you ads based on your previous visits to this site and other sites across the web.
• This is called interest-based or personalized advertising, and it’s standard practice across most ad-supported websites.
• You’re in control. If you’d prefer not to see personalized ads, you can opt out anytime by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative.

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Links

We sometimes link to other websites for reference or additional reading. Once you leave Decoded Startups, we’re no longer in the picture; we don’t control those sites and aren’t responsible for their privacy practices. Worth keeping in mind before you share anything on a third-party site.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to keep any information you share with us safe. That said, no website or internet transmission is 100% secure, and we can’t guarantee absolute security. We just want to be honest about that.

A Note on Children

Decoded Startups is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please get in touch, and we’ll remove it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this Privacy Policy, we’ll post the changes here with a new date at the top. We won’t do anything unexpected, just the usual updates as the site evolves.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, reach out to us through the website. We’re happy to help.