Privacy Policy
Welcome to WebsiteLaunches.com ("Website Launches," "we," "us," or "our"). Website Launches operates a public registry and discovery platform for newly launched websites. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with our website and related services. WebsiteLaunches is not a domain registrar and does not provide domain registration, ownership, or management services.
WebsiteLaunches.com ("Website Launches," "we," "us," or "our") is operated by Launch Registry LLC, a Colorado limited liability company.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This may occur when you create an account, claim a website listing, subscribe to updates, contact us, or enable optional features. Personal information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (only if you choose to enable SMS alerts)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Providing personal information is optional, though certain features may require it to function properly.
1.2 Public Website Information
WebsiteLaunches automatically detects and indexes newly launched websites and publicly accessible webpages. In doing so, we collect information that website operators have made publicly available on the open web. This may include:
- Domain names and URLs
- Public website content and metadata
- Visual representations such as screenshots of publicly accessible pages
- Technical signals related to availability, platform indicators, or infrastructure
- Publicly displayed contact or business information
This information is collected solely from publicly accessible sources, without accessing private areas, bypassing authentication, or using credentials. WebsiteLaunches does not collect private user account data from third-party websites.
This information may relate to businesses, organizations, or individuals acting in a professional or commercial capacity through a publicly accessible website.
1.3 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect limited non-personal information when you visit or interact with our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device and operating system information
- Pages viewed and referring URLs
- Date and time of access
This information is used to understand usage patterns, maintain platform reliability, and improve performance.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve Website Launches and its core services, including the detection, indexing, and presentation of publicly available website launch records
- To provide owner-managed enhancements and optional features, such as visual profiles, site health indicators, or website monitoring tools
- To communicate with users, including responding to inquiries, sending account-related notices, and delivering updates or promotional materials via email or other non-SMS channels where permitted
- To deliver service-related notifications for optional features that users explicitly enable
- To analyze usage trends and improve site functionality and reliability
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
We do not use personal information in ways that are materially inconsistent with this Privacy Policy without providing notice.
3. Website Screenshots and Historical Snapshots
As part of our listing and discovery features, WebsiteLaunches may capture and display visual snapshots (screenshots) of publicly accessible webpages. These screenshots are generated automatically from pages available to the general public without authentication and are used for informational, representational, and archival purposes.
WebsiteLaunches may also capture an initial "launch snapshot" reflecting how a website appeared at or near the time it was first detected. This snapshot serves as part of the historical launch record.
Screenshots and snapshots do not include content from private, password-protected, or restricted areas of websites.
Verified website owners may request that screenshots or original launch snapshots be removed from public display. Removal from public view does not necessarily require deletion of internal records maintained to preserve the integrity, continuity, and historical accuracy of launch data.
Website owners may also request corrections to factual information displayed in a listing through the tools provided on the platform.
4. SMS Notifications (Optional)
WebsiteLaunches offers optional website monitoring features that allow users to receive alerts if their website becomes unavailable or if an SSL certificate is nearing expiration.
If you choose to enable SMS alerts, we collect and use your phone number solely to deliver transactional, service-related notifications associated with these monitoring features. SMS messages are sent only after you explicitly opt in through your account settings.
WebsiteLaunches does not use SMS messages for marketing or promotional purposes.
Message frequency varies based on monitoring events. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or by disabling SMS alerts in your account settings. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected].
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information in limited circumstances with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors that assist in operating the platform (such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and SMS delivery strictly for transactional alerts)
- Legal and Compliance: When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Website Launches, our users, or the public
Information is shared only to the extent reasonably necessary for these purposes.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core site functionality
- Understand how users interact with the platform
- Improve performance and usability
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.
7. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
