DECLASSIFIED // PUBLIC RECORD
PRIVACY
POLICY
Last updated: March 2026 • Effective immediately
§ 001 — OVERVIEW
VentureGaps (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website venturegaps.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
The short version: we collect minimal data, we don't sell it, and we respect your privacy. Read on for the full legal language.
§ 002 — INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- — IP address (anonymized where possible)
- — Browser type and version
- — Pages visited and time spent
- — Referring URL
- — Device type and operating system
This data is collected through Google Analytics and Mediavine ad technology to understand how visitors use the Site and to serve relevant advertising.
Information You Provide
If you contact us, submit a tool, leave a review, or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.
§ 003 — COOKIES & TRACKING
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for:
- — Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- — Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for usage statistics
- — Advertising cookies: Mediavine and Google AdSense for ad personalization
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
§ 004 — HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- — Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- — Analyze usage patterns and trends
- — Serve relevant advertising through Mediavine
- — Respond to your inquiries and communications
- — Send newsletters you've subscribed to
- — Prevent fraud and abuse
§ 005 — AFFILIATE LINKS DISCLOSURE
The Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate partnerships include, but are not limited to:
- — Amazon Associates Program
- — Impact affiliate network
- — Direct partnerships with SaaS vendors
Affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings, reviews, or editorial content. Tools are evaluated on their merits regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship with the vendor.
§ 006 — DATA SHARING
We do not sell your personal data. Period.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data with advertising partners (Mediavine, Google) for ad serving purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
§ 007 — THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The Site integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- — Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- — Mediavine: mediavine.com/privacy-policy
- — Amazon Associates: affiliate-program.amazon.com
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site.
§ 008 — YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- — Access the personal data we hold about you
- — Request correction or deletion of your data
- — Opt out of data collection and targeted advertising
- — Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
- — Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
§ 009 — DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' data retention settings. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
§ 010 — CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
§ 011 — CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
§ 012 — CONTACT
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
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