Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
LaunchSpy ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Meta Platform Terms.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
Identification Data
- First and last name
- Email address
- Profile picture (if using social login)
Payment Data
- Billing information
- Transaction history (via Stripe)
Usage Data
- Pages visited and features used
- Saved creators and content
- Preferences and settings
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Cookies and session identifiers
3. Data from Third-Party Platforms (Meta)
LaunchSpy uses the Meta Ads Library API (Facebook Ads Library) to access publicly available advertising information. This data includes:
- Advertiser page names
- Ad creatives (images, text, videos)
- Ad delivery dates
- Advertising spend ranges (aggregated EU data under DSA)
- Delivery countries and impressions
This information is publicly accessible through the Meta Ad Library and does not contain any personally identifiable information of Facebook or Instagram end users.
4. How We Use Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Manage your account and subscriptions
- Send important communications (alerts, updates)
- Personalize your experience
- Analyze service usage for improvements
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
Meta Data Usage (Data Minimization)
Data collected via the Meta API is used exclusively for:
- Competitive intelligence: enabling our users to analyze advertising strategies
- Aggregated marketing analysis: providing insights on advertising trends
- Creative research: helping marketers find inspiration from ads
We commit to NOT using Meta data to:
- Identify individual persons
- Create individual user profiles
- Target advertisements to individuals
- Sell personal data to third parties
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following bases:
- Contract performance: to provide the service you subscribed to
- Consent: for marketing communications
- Legitimate interest: to improve our services and prevent fraud
- Legal obligation: to comply with tax and legal requirements
6. Data Sharing
We share your data only with:
- Stripe: for payment processing
- Supabase: for database hosting
- Vercel: for application hosting
- Resend: for email delivery
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
- User data: retained as long as your account is active
- Meta advertising data: updated regularly, archived after 12 months
8. Meta Data Deletion Request
In compliance with Meta requirements and GDPR, any user or advertiser may request the deletion of data indexed by LaunchSpy from the Meta Ads Library.
How to Request Deletion
- By email: Send your request to privacy@launchspy.io
- Processing time: Within 7 business days
- Confirmation: Email confirmation once deleted
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the following rights:
- Access: obtain a copy of your data
- Rectification: correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: request deletion of your data
- Portability: receive your data in a structured format
- Objection: object to certain processing
- Restriction: limit the processing of your data
Contact us at privacy@launchspy.io
10. Compliance with Meta Policies
LaunchSpy strictly complies with:
- Meta Platform Terms
- Meta Developer Policies
- Digital Services Act (DSA)
11. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential cookies: authentication and security
- Preference cookies: remembering your settings
- Analytics cookies: understanding site usage
12. Security
We implement SSL/TLS encryption, secure authentication, restricted data access, and regular backups.
13. Contact
Email: privacy@launchspy.io
DPO: dpo@launchspy.io
This policy complies with Meta requirements for Ads Library API usage and the GDPR.