Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Launchpadly uses cookies and similar technologies (such as browser local storage) on launchpadly.co. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What these technologies are

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. "Local storage" is a similar mechanism that keeps small values on your device. We group them into strictly necessary (required to run the site) and analytics (optional, used only with your consent).

Strictly necessary (always active)

These are required for core features such as signing in and preventing abuse. They are exempt from consent.

• Authentication session — cookie that keeps you signed in (set by our auth system).
• Security tokens — protect against cross-site request forgery and verify trusted devices.
• launchpadly.vid — a random identifier in local storage used to de-duplicate views and upvotes and to limit abuse.
• launchpadly.upvoted — local storage that remembers which startups you upvoted in this browser.
• launchpadly.consent — local storage that records your cookie choices.

Analytics (consent required)

Only collected if you opt in. We record anonymous, aggregated insights — the referring website, UTM campaign parameters, and which pages were viewed — to understand how listings perform. We do not use this for advertising and we do not sell it.

We do not use

• Third-party advertising or marketing cookies;
• Cross-site tracking or behavioural ad profiles;
• Sale or sharing of personal information.

Managing your choices

You can accept or reject optional analytics when you first visit, and change your decision at any time below or via the “Your privacy choices” link in the footer. You can also clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings.

Manage cookie preferences

Contact

Questions about cookies? Email [email protected].