Information we collect
Good Combinator collects information that helps us operate the site, review applications, communicate with founders, and improve the quality of the program.
Application information
When you apply to the program, we may collect:
- Name, email address, and other direct contact information.
- Company, project, or nonprofit details.
- Background information on founders, operators, or team members.
- Information about product, technology, traction, fundraising, or business model.
- Any other materials or context you choose to include.
Contact and communication information
When you reach out through the site or email, we may retain your message, the contact information you provide, and follow-up correspondence needed to respond.
Website usage information
We may automatically collect limited technical and analytics information, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, device information, referring source, and approximate location derived from IP address.
How we use information
We use collected information for legitimate business and program purposes, including:
- Reviewing and evaluating program applications.
- Communicating with applicants, founders, nonprofit teams, and partners.
- Operating the accelerator, founder residency, and related services.
- Improving site performance, content quality, and visitor experience.
- Preventing fraud, abuse, or misuse of our systems.
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our agreements.
Information sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share information in a limited set of circumstances:
Internal program review
Application materials may be reviewed by team members, advisors, or trusted operators involved in evaluating fit, supporting diligence, or designing program support.
Service providers
We may use vendors for hosting, analytics, communication, or form collection. Those providers may process information on our behalf subject to their contractual and legal obligations.
Legal or organizational events
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, property, or site integrity. If Good Combinator undergoes a merger, acquisition, or other organizational change, relevant data may transfer as part of that transaction.
Aggregated or de-identified information
We may use and share data that has been aggregated or de-identified so it can no longer reasonably identify an individual or company.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
- Access controls and limited internal permissions.
- Secure storage and standard transport protections where available.
- Vendor selection based on reliability and operational fit.
- Ongoing review of site and workflow changes that affect data handling.
No online system is perfectly secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do aim to use proportionate safeguards and respond quickly if we identify an issue.
Your rights
Depending on your location and the laws that apply, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or portability, and the right to opt out of certain communications or data uses.
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion where retention is no longer necessary.
- Opt out of marketing or non-essential communications.
To exercise a request, email hello@goodcombinator.ai. We may ask you to verify identity before acting on a request.
Children's privacy
The site and program are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to remove it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes become effective when the updated version is posted on the site, unless a different effective date is stated. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means the updated policy applies.
Contact us
If you have privacy questions or would like to submit a data request, contact:
Email: hello@goodcombinator.ai
Location: Point Preserve Campus, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
Subject line: Privacy policy inquiry