Cookies Policy

Last Modified Date: April 11, 2026

Fore Studio ("we", "us", or "our") operates StartupBase, including startupbase.io (the "Service"). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have.

By using StartupBase, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy, subject to your browser settings and applicable law.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your session, preferences, and activity. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain for a set period or until deleted.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve StartupBase. Depending on how you use the Service, cookies may be used to:

• keep you signed in and maintain your session,
• remember preferences and interface settings,
• measure traffic and usage patterns,
• help detect abuse, fraud, or unusual activity, and
• reduce duplicate actions, such as repeat product view counting within a limited period.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

• Essential cookies. These are required for core site functionality, such as authentication, security, and account access.
• Preference cookies. These remember settings and choices that make StartupBase easier to use.
• Analytics cookies. These help us understand how StartupBase is used so we can improve the Service.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We may allow trusted third-party providers to set or read cookies when they support analytics, payments, or other operational services.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic, product usage, and general engagement on StartupBase. Google Analytics may set cookies or use similar technologies to collect information about visits and interactions. You can learn more at Google's Privacy Policy and opt out using Google's opt-out browser add-on.

Paddle

Where StartupBase offers paid services, promotions, or sponsorship-related purchases, Paddle.com may act as Merchant of Record. Paddle may use cookies or similar technologies as part of checkout, payment processing, fraud prevention, billing support, and returns handling. Paddle's use of personal information is governed by its own policies. You can review Paddle's privacy policy at paddle.com/legal/privacy.

5. Your Choices

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you delete existing cookies, block future cookies, or notify you when cookies are set.

Please note that if you disable or block essential cookies, some parts of StartupBase may not function properly, including login, preferences, and certain interactive features.

6. More Information

For more information about how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy. For more information about your use of the Service, see our Terms of Service.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the last modified date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at [email protected].