Privacy policy

Last updated: 20, May 2026

Starcy (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.


  1. Information We Collect


a. Information you provide

  • Name (if provided)

  • Phone number / messaging handle (Telegram, Discord, etc.)

  • Startup name, competitors, keywords


b. Automatically collected data

  • Messages sent to StarCy

  • Usage activity (interactions, queries)

  • Basic device / connection info (IP, timestamps)


c. Public data

StarCy analyzes publicly available information, including:

  • Social media posts

  • Public websites

  • Hiring pages

  • News and product launches


Starcy uses authorized agent browsing to access publicly viewable profile pages on platforms like LinkedIn. We do not access content that requires private connections, paid subscriptions, or restricted group membership. We do not store, share, or impersonate your credentials on any third-party platform.

  1. Messaging & Notifications


We use your data to:

  • Provide competitor intelligence and alerts

  • Respond to your queries

  • Improve Starcy’s analysis and accuracy

  • Personalize insights for your startup

We do not sell your personal data.

  1. Messaging & Notifications


By using Starcy via platforms like iMessage, Telegram, or Discord, you agree to receive:

  • Alerts about competitors and market activity

  • Responses to your messages


You can stop at any time by:

  • Blocking the bot

  • Messaging “stop” (if supported)

  1. Data Storage


We store:

  • Your inputs (competitors, queries)

  • Generated insights

  • Message history

Retention periods:

  • Messages and conversation history: 90 days

  • Watch list / competitor data: until you request deletion

  • Subscription and billing records: 7 years (legal/tax requirement)

  • System logs: 30 days

  1. Data Sharing


We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share data with:

  • Infrastructure providers (hosting, AI services)

  • Analytics tools (to improve performance)

All partners are expected to handle data securely.

  1. Security


We take reasonable measures to protect your data.
However, no system is completely secure.

  1. Your Rights


You can:

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Stop using the service at any time

To request deletion, contact: yutish@starcy.ai

  1. Changes


We may update this policy.
Continued use means you accept the updated version.

  1. Contact


For questions:

Email: yutish@starcy.ai