1. Introduction

Gaplyze ("Gaplyze", "we", "our", or "us") provides AI-powered tools to help founders and investors analyze market opportunities and generate business insights. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the rights available to you. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you sign up, use interactive features, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, company or organization name, content you submit (topics, prompts, ideas, niche descriptions, feedback), and billing and payment information if you purchase a paid plan.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Gaplyze, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including device and browser information (type, operating system, screen size), IP address and approximate location, usage metrics (pages viewed, features used, session duration, timestamps), and cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2.3 AI Inputs and Generated Outputs

When you use features such as idea generation, dive-in analysis, rate-my-idea, web insights, or niche creation, we process your inputs (topics, prompts, URLs, and other content you provide) to deliver the Service. We may retain inputs and generated outputs to operate and improve the Service, including for AI model quality assurance and product development purposes. Inputs are not sold to third parties. Aggregated or anonymized insights derived from platform usage may be used for product improvement without identifying individual users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to operate, maintain, and improve Gaplyze, including to provide and personalize the Service and customer support; process account registration, payments, and billing; analyze product usage and improve features; send service-related communications and, where permitted, marketing messages; prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform; comply with legal obligations; and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve Gaplyze. Essential cookies are required for core functionality and security. Analytics cookies help us understand aggregate usage patterns and improve features. Preference cookies remember your settings and display choices. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or any cookie controls we provide, though disabling essential cookies may affect Service functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating the Service, such as payment processors (Stripe), hosting providers, analytics tools, and email delivery services — each bound by appropriate confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Gaplyze or others. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity; affected users will be notified as required by law.

6. Public Content

Content you choose to make publicly visible on the Service — including your display name, public ideas, public niche posts, and public profile information — is not treated as private personal data under this Policy. Such content may be indexed by search engines, displayed to any visitor of the Service, aggregated with other public content, featured in platform showcases and marketing materials, and redistributed through Gaplyze's channels in accordance with the license you grant under the Terms of Service. You control the visibility of your content through your account settings. Setting content to "private" will remove it from public display going forward, subject to any prior caching or indexing by third parties that may have already occurred.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please take care when sharing sensitive information and use a strong, unique password for your account.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please visit our contact page. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. Note that exercising certain rights may affect your ability to use parts of the Service.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Account data is retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period afterward to fulfill legal and business requirements. AI inputs and outputs may be retained for operational and improvement purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data via our contact page, subject to our legal and contractual retention obligations.

10. Children's Privacy

Gaplyze is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected data from a child, please notify us via our contact page and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. Where required, we take appropriate steps to ensure that adequate protections are in place for cross-border data transfers in compliance with applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated Policy will be posted at this URL with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.