Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 16, 2025

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how information is collected and used when you access and use StartUI (the "Service"), a web-based tool available at https://startui.app (the "Website").

This tool is developed and maintained by Matei Marin ("we", "our", or "us"). You can reach us at contact@startui.app for any privacy-related questions.

2. What We Collect and Why

We aim to collect as little data as possible. However, some data is automatically processed, and some is sent to external services solely to provide core functionality.

a) Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics, a service that helps us understand how our website is used to improve performance. It may collect:

  • Page views
  • Referrer (how you arrived)
  • Device type & browser
  • Approximate geolocation
  • IP address (collection may be anonymized)

Google Analytics may place cookies on your browser to collect this data. You can read about Google Analytics’ data practices in their privacy policy.

b) Local Storage

We store your preferred color theme (e.g., light or dark mode) using localStorage.

c) User Input & OpenAI API

When you use the FastForward feature that allows you to describe the design you want, and the Service generates a theme based on the description, your input is:

  • Sent to OpenAI's API for processing
  • Used solely to generate suggestions (e.g. colors, fonts, themes)
  • Not stored or logged by us on any server

However, your input is transmitted to OpenAI, a third-party service provided by OpenAI, and is subject to their privacy policy. The only information sent to OpenAI is the description you provide, and we strongly encourage you not to include any personal information in your input.

d) Consent Cookie

We use a cookie to remember whether you’ve given consent to the use of Google Analytics. This ensures analytics are only enabled after you’ve accepted tracking. This cookie:

  • Stores your consent preference (e.g., “accepted” or “rejected”)
  • Does not track personal information
  • Is only used to manage your consent decision

You can change your consent preference at any time by clearing cookies.

3. Data Retention

We don’t store personal data. Analytics and other service providers (like Google Analytics or OpenAI) may retain data under their own policies.

4. Changes to This Policy

If we add new features or connect to more third-party services, we’ll update this policy accordingly. You can always find the latest version at startui.app/privacy-policy.

5. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, write us at: contact@startui.app