Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
1. Introduction
TryBuildCo (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the trybuild.co website and platform. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have.
By using TryBuildCo, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
2. What We Collect
Account information
- Email address (required)
- Name (optional)
- Google OAuth data if you sign in with Google (profile name, email, profile picture URL)
Business idea data
- Business idea descriptions you submit
- Your answers to research and onboarding questions
- AI-generated market research and analysis
- Generated landing page content, ad copy, and campaign configurations
- PDF validation reports stored on our servers
Ad campaign and landing page data
- Campaign performance metrics: impressions, clicks, CPC, CTR, conversions
- Landing page visitor events: page views, button clicks, form signups
- Visitor IP addresses are hashed for analytics — we do not store raw IP addresses of landing page visitors
Payment data
- Payments are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your credit card number, CVV, or full card details
- We receive from Stripe: transaction ID, amount paid, payment status, and billing email
Lead capture data
- Email address submitted via lead capture forms (before account creation)
Technical and session data
- IP address
- User agent (browser and device information)
- Session tokens
- Pages visited and actions taken within the platform
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Provide and operate the Service — generating research, landing pages, ad campaigns, and reports
- Process payments and manage your account
- Send transactional emails (account confirmation, campaign status updates, report delivery)
- Analyze and improve the Service, including debugging issues and monitoring performance
- Respond to your support requests and communicate with you about the Service
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your business ideas for any purpose other than providing the Service to you.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate TryBuildCo. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:
- Stripe— Payment processing. Stripe receives your payment details directly. We never see your full card number. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google Ads API — We create and manage ad campaigns on Google Ads on your behalf. Ad content derived from your business idea is submitted to Google. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta Ads API — We create and manage ad campaigns on Meta (Facebook, Instagram) on your behalf. Ad content derived from your business idea is submitted to Meta. Meta Privacy Policy
- Anthropic / Claude API — AI research, content generation, and analysis. Your business idea description and related data are sent to Anthropic’s API for processing. Anthropic Privacy Policy
- Resend— Transactional email delivery. Your email address is shared with Resend to send account-related emails. Resend Privacy Policy
- Supabase— Database hosting and authentication infrastructure. Your data is stored in a Supabase-managed PostgreSQL database hosted in the Singapore region. Supabase Privacy Policy
We only share the minimum data necessary for each service to function. We do not sell or rent your data to any third party.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted by Supabase in the Singapore region. All connections to our database use encrypted TLS connections.
We implement reasonable security measures including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure session management
- Hashing of landing page visitor IP addresses (raw IPs are not stored)
- Stripe-managed payment processing (card data never touches our servers)
- Access controls limiting who can access production data
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
6. Cookies and Sessions
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your authenticated session so you stay logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Track landing page visitor interactions (page views, clicks, form submissions) for your validation campaigns
We use essential cookies required for the Service to function. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies on the TryBuildCo platform itself.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:
- Account data — retained until you request account deletion
- Business ideas and reports — retained until you request deletion or delete them from your account
- Campaign performance data — retained for the lifetime of your account
- Payment records — retained as required by applicable financial and tax regulations
- Landing page visitor data — aggregated and anonymized after campaign completion
When you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access— Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion— Request deletion of your personal data and account
- Data portability — Request your data in a portable format
- Restriction of processing — Request that we limit how we use your data
- Objection— Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. International Data Transfers
TryBuildCo is operated from Hong Kong. Your data may be processed in multiple regions depending on the third-party services involved:
- Database hosting: Singapore (Supabase)
- Payment processing: United States and EU (Stripe)
- AI processing: United States (Anthropic)
- Ad platforms: United States (Google, Meta)
- Email delivery: United States (Resend)
By using the Service, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in these regions. We ensure that our third-party providers maintain appropriate data protection standards.
10. Children’s Privacy
TryBuildCo is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have collected data from someone under 18, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
11. Information for EU Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal basis: We process your data based on (a) your consent, (b) the necessity to perform our contract with you (providing the Service), and (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service
- Right to withdraw consent: Where we process data based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us
- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights
- Data transfers: When your data is transferred outside the EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses used by our third-party providers
For GDPR-related requests, contact us at [email protected].
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes that affect how we handle your data, we may also notify you by email.
Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Location: Hong Kong