Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 10, 2026

1. What this policy covers

This policy explains what data Founder Self-Assessment (founder-assessment.pages.dev, "we" or "the site") collects, how it is used, and what choices you have. The site is a free, browser-based founder self-assessment built on the Y Combinator framework.

2. What we collect

3. How we use your email

We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third party.

4. Where your email is processed

Email subscription is handled by Buttondown, a newsletter service. When you subscribe, your email address and the weakest-part tag are sent to Buttondown's API to manage your subscription. Their privacy practices are governed by Buttondown's own privacy policy.

5. Analytics

The site may use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which provides privacy-friendly, cookieless usage statistics (pages viewed, referrers, approximate location). It does not track you across sites and does not use cookies for advertising.

6. Cookies

The site does not set any advertising or tracking cookies. Your assessment answers never leave your browser.

7. Children's privacy

The site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.

8. Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the email address we hold about you at any time. To do so, email us (see contact below) or use the unsubscribe link in any email you receive.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

10. Contact

For any privacy questions, contact us at the address associated with founder-assessment.pages.dev.

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