California Consumer Privacy Notice
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Last Updated: May 14, 2026
1. Personal Information We Collect
We have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents in the past 12 months. For each category, we describe the types of data, the business or commercial purpose for collection, whether the data is sold or shared, and how long we retain it.
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Sold / Shared | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Account ID, email address, username, IP address | Account creation, authentication, fraud prevention, analytics | Shared (analytics providers) | Active + 3 years |
| B. Personal Records | First name, last name, email address | Account management, communications | No | Active + 3 years |
| C. Protected Characteristics | Age (if provided voluntarily in profile) | Age verification, personalization | No | Active account |
| D. Commercial Information | Subscription plan, billing history, payment method (tokenized) | Billing, subscription management | No (payment processor only) | 7 years (legal) |
| F. Internet / Electronic Activity | Pages visited, features used, clicks, session duration, search queries on platform | Service improvement, analytics, personalization | Shared (analytics providers) | 2 years |
| G. Geolocation | Country, state, or city (general; not precise GPS) | Localization, compliance (state privacy laws) | No | Active account |
| I. Professional / Employment | Business stage, industry, venture information (if entered in profile) | Community features, venture discovery, AI tools | No | Active account |
| K. Inferences | Interests, activity patterns, and preferences derived from usage | Personalization, content recommendations | No | 2 years |
We do not intentionally collect the following CCPA categories: biometric identifiers (Category E), precise geolocation (Category G, we collect general location only), audio or visual recordings (Category H), education information (Category J), or sensitive personal information beyond what is described above.
2. Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from the following sources:
- Directly from you: when you create an account, complete your profile, post content, use our AI business planning tools, or communicate with other users.
- Automatically: through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools as you interact with our Service (see our Privacy Policy for details).
- Third-party service providers: including authentication providers (e.g., Google OAuth via Supabase), payment processors, and analytics providers.
3. Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following business and commercial purposes:
- Providing, operating, and improving the Service
- Creating and managing your account
- Processing subscriptions and payments
- Powering AI-assisted business planning tools
- Enabling the founder community feed, messaging, and venture discovery
- Sending transactional and service-related communications
- Sending promotional communications (you can opt out at any time)
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Use
- Detecting and preventing fraud and security incidents
- Analyzing usage to improve features and personalize your experience
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
In the past 12 months, we have disclosed personal information to the following categories of third parties for business purposes:
- Service providers: database and authentication (Supabase), AI processing (OpenAI), payment processing, email delivery, and analytics (Vercel Analytics). These providers are contractually restricted from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
- Analytics providers: aggregated or pseudonymous usage data to improve the Service.
- Law enforcement or courts: when required by applicable law or to protect rights and safety.
- Successor entities: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We may also sell or share personal information (specifically Category A identifiers and Category F internet activity) with third-party advertising and analytics partners. You have the right to opt out of this. See Section 6 below.
5. Sensitive Personal Information
We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted under the CPRA (i.e., to provide the Service, to prevent fraud and security incidents, and as otherwise permitted by law). We do not use sensitive personal information to infer characteristics about you.
To the extent we collect any information that qualifies as sensitive under the CPRA (such as account credentials during login), we limit its use to what is necessary to provide the requested service.
6. Your California Privacy Rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA and CPRA:
Right to Know
You have the right to request that we disclose to you: (a) the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you; (b) the categories of sources from which we collected it; (c) our business or commercial purpose for collecting, selling, or sharing it; and (d) the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed it.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the personal information we have collected about you in a portable, readily usable format, to the extent technically feasible.
Right to Correction
You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you, taking into account the nature of the information and the purpose for which we process it.
Right to Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (for example, information we need to complete a transaction, detect security incidents, comply with a legal obligation, or exercise free speech rights).
Right to Opt Out of Sale / Sharing
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties. We may sell or share Category A (identifiers) and Category F (internet activity) data with advertising and analytics partners. To opt out, click the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in our footer or submit a request through our Privacy Request Form.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
You have the right to direct us to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide the Service. We do not currently use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond providing the Service, so this right is automatically satisfied for most users.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level of quality because you exercised a privacy right.
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, you may:
- Submit a request through our Privacy Request Form
- Email us at privacy@pushstartgo.com
We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days of receipt. If we need more time (up to an additional 45 days), we will notify you of the extension in writing. We will respond free of charge, up to twice per 12-month period.
We are required to verify your identity before fulfilling any request. We will verify requests by matching information you provide with information we have on file. For deletion requests, we may require a higher degree of verification.
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require: (a) written permission signed by you authorizing the agent to act; or (b) a power of attorney. We may also contact you directly to verify the request.
Appealing a Decision
If we deny your request, you may appeal within 45 days of receiving our decision using our Appeal Form. We will respond to appeals within 60 days. If your appeal is denied, you may contact the California Privacy Protection Agency at cppa.ca.gov or the California Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as required by applicable law. The following retention periods apply to the data categories we collect:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account identifiers (name, email, account ID) | Active + 3 years post-deletion | Legal compliance, dispute resolution |
| Profile content (bio, location, industry, ventures) | Active account; deleted upon account deletion | Service provision |
| Posts and feed content | Active account; deleted upon account deletion | Service provision |
| Direct messages | Active account; deleted upon account deletion | Service provision |
| Billing and payment records | 7 years | Tax and legal requirements |
| Analytics and usage data | 2 years rolling | Service improvement |
| Waitlist signups | Until opt-out or 3 years inactive | Marketing communications |
| Privacy preferences and opt-out records | Active + 3 years post-deletion | CCPA/CPRA compliance |
When the retention period expires, personal information is deleted, anonymized, or de-identified. Backup copies may be retained for up to 30 days beyond the retention period before secure deletion.
9. Financial Incentives
We do not offer financial incentives or price differences in exchange for the collection, retention, or sale of your personal information.
10. Shine the Light Law
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request a list of all third parties to which we have disclosed personal information for direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year, along with the categories of personal information disclosed. To make this request, email us at privacy@pushstartgo.com with the subject line “Shine the Light Request.”
11. Changes to This Notice
We may update this California Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or regulatory guidance. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this California Privacy Notice or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Push Start Go LLC
Email: privacy@pushstartgo.com
Privacy Request Form: pushstartgo.com/legal/privacy/request