Privacy Policy for vaterradeck.com
Last updated: 8 November 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how vaterradeck.com handles information when you visit our startup-focused publication. We keep the site readable, the data practices limited, and this page written in plain language so you can decide what you are comfortable sharing.
What Information We Collect
We do not require an account to read our articles. The information we may collect falls into three categories:
- Server logs. Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure automatically records technical data when a page is requested: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, requested URL, and timestamps. These logs help us keep the site online and diagnose errors.
- Cookies and similar technologies. Small files stored in your browser may remember preferences, measure which startup articles are read, and support advertising as described below.
- Messages you send us. If you email us, we receive your email address, your name if you include it, and whatever content you choose to share. We use it only to respond to you.
We do not ask for payment details, government identifiers, or sensitive personal data, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16.
How We Use the Information
- To deliver pages and keep the site secure and stable.
- To understand which topics — funding, early-stage operations, founder tooling, and similar startup subjects — readers find useful, so we can plan future coverage.
- To respond to questions, corrections, or feedback sent by email.
- To display advertising that supports the site, including personalised ads where permitted.
We do not sell your email address or message contents.
Cookies and How to Control Them
Cookies on vaterradeck.com may be set by us (for basic functionality and aggregate measurement) or by third parties (for analytics and advertising). You can control cookies through your browser settings: most browsers let you block third-party cookies, delete existing cookies, or browse in a private mode. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the site behave, but the articles themselves remain readable. Where a consent banner is shown, you can change your choice at any time through the options it provides.
Advertising by Google and Its Partners
We may use Google advertising services. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This means you may see ads related to startup tools, business software, or other topics you have shown interest in. You can turn off personalised advertising in Google Ads Settings, and you can review Google’s own practices in its privacy documentation. Turning off personalisation does not remove ads; it makes them less tailored to your interests.
Third-Party Services
Our hosting provider, analytics tools, and advertising partners process limited technical data on our behalf or as independent controllers under their own policies. We choose providers that are commonly used and transparent about their practices, but we cannot control how they handle data once it leaves our site. We encourage you to read their policies if this matters to you.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to personal data we hold about you, ask for correction or deletion, object to certain processing, or withdraw consent for cookies. Because we hold very little — typically a log entry or an email — requests are usually simple to fulfil. Write to us and we will respond within a reasonable period.
Children
vaterradeck.com is intended for a general business and startup audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this page as the site or the services we use change. The date at the top always reflects the latest version. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or a data request can be sent to [email protected]. Please include enough detail for us to understand your request, and we will reply as soon as we can.