Privacy Policy

🔐 Introduction

Steeled Inc. ("we," "our," "us") operates the USLaunchStack platform ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Platform.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service and AI Disclaimer.

📋 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, company name, and other registration details.
• Business Information: Company details, business structure preferences, formation goals, jurisdiction preferences, and other information entered into Platform features.
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed by our payment processor; we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Communications: Messages you send to us via email or support channels.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features accessed, actions taken, queries submitted, reports generated, time spent on the Platform.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance data.
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: As described in Section 9 of this Policy.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you use to log into the Platform (e.g., OAuth providers) or from analytics partners. This information is used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

3.1 Platform Operations

• To create and manage your account
• To provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features
• To personalize your experience and AI-generated outputs
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To generate AI-powered analyses, reports, and recommendations based on information you provide

3.2 Communications

• To send transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets, payment receipts)
• To communicate with you about your account and Platform updates
• To send product updates and marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• To respond to your support requests and inquiries

3.3 Platform Improvement

• To analyze usage patterns and improve Platform functionality
• To conduct research and development
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• To monitor and enforce compliance with our Terms of Service

3.4 Legal Compliance

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• To respond to lawful requests from government authorities
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Steeled Inc., our users, or the public

Purpose	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Providing Platform services	Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Improving the Platform	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Marketing communications	Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — opt-out available
Legal compliance	Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))
Fraud prevention	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))

🤖 AI & Training Data

4.1 How AI Uses Your Data

When you use Platform features, information you provide (business details, queries, preferences) is processed by our AI systems to generate personalized analysis, reports, and recommendations. This processing is necessary to provide the core functionality of the Platform.

4.2 AI Model Training

We may use anonymized, aggregated usage data to improve our AI models and Platform features. We do not use personally identifiable information to train AI models without your explicit consent. Where applicable, you may opt out of AI training use of your data by contacting us at uslaunchstack@polsia.app.

4.3 Third-Party AI Services

We use third-party AI infrastructure (including Anthropic's Claude models) to generate Platform outputs. Your queries and inputs may be processed by these services subject to their respective privacy policies. We contractually require third-party AI providers to maintain appropriate data protection standards and not use your data for training their models beyond what you consent to.

4.4 AI Output Retention

AI-generated outputs (analyses, reports, recommendations) created for your account are stored and associated with your account to provide continuity and allow you to access historical reports. These outputs are retained in accordance with our data retention policy in Section 7.

🤝 Data Sharing & Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5.2 Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, including:

• Payment processors (to handle subscription payments)
• Cloud infrastructure providers (to host the Platform)
• AI model providers (to generate AI outputs)
• Analytics providers (to understand Platform usage)
• Email service providers (to send transactional and marketing emails)

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to: (a) comply with applicable law; (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of Steeled Inc., our users, or the public; (c) prevent or investigate possible fraud or security issues.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your data.

5.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

🔒 Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, including:

• Encryption at rest (AES-256) for stored data
• Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Access controls limiting who can access personal data
• SOC 2-compliant infrastructure where applicable
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability monitoring

6.2 Limitations

No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

6.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Use a strong, unique password and do not share your login information with others. Notify us immediately at uslaunchstack@polsia.app if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

🗓️ Data Retention

7.1 Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Following account deletion, we retain certain data for up to 90 days before permanent deletion, except where longer retention is required by law.

Data Type	Retention Period
Account information	Duration of account + 90 days post-deletion
AI-generated outputs & reports	Duration of account + 90 days post-deletion
Payment records	7 years (legal/tax compliance)
Usage logs & analytics	Up to 24 months (aggregated anonymized)
Support communications	3 years from last interaction

7.2 Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting us at uslaunchstack@polsia.app. We will process deletion requests within 30 days, subject to any legal retention obligations.

⚖️ Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

8.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") where applicable.
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Request a machine-readable copy of your personal data to transfer to another service.
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

8.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

8.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights above, contact us at uslaunchstack@polsia.app. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA). We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

8.4 Complaints

EU/EEA users have the right to lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority if they believe their rights under GDPR have been violated.

🍪 Cookies & Analytics

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, session management, and core Platform functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking the Platform.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how users interact with the Platform (via Polsia Analytics or similar). Help us improve user experience and Platform performance.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience.

9.2 Managing Cookies

You can control analytics tracking by clearing your browser's localStorage. Most browsers also allow you to manage cookie settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the Platform.

9.3 Third-Party Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand Platform usage. We do not share your personally identifiable analytics data with third parties for advertising purposes.

🌍 International Data Transfers

Steeled Inc. operates in the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

For users in the EU/EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers as required by GDPR, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable.

By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries which may have different data protection rules than those in your country.

👶 Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18 and is intended for business use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, contact us at uslaunchstack@polsia.app.

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address for material changes
• Displaying a prominent notice on the Platform

Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

📧 Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

For legal inquiries related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at the same email address.

For general support, contact: uslaunchstack@polsia.app