Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Brainchild Startups LLC ("we", "us", "our") operates brainchildstartups.com and its associated products including MicroAPIs (microapis.dev), BidBlitz (bidblitz.net), and SHIFT (themindshiftapp.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

Account information: Email address and name when you register for any of our products
Payment information: Processed securely through Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers
Usage data: API request counts, endpoints used, and response times for service monitoring and billing
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically through server logs

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our services
To process payments and manage subscriptions
To monitor usage and enforce rate limits
To send service-related communications (outages, billing, security)
To improve our products and develop new features
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Stripe: For payment processing
Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
API keys are hashed before storage (we cannot see your full key)
Rate limiting and abuse detection
Regular security reviews

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs are retained for 90 days. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Cookies

Our websites use minimal cookies for essential functionality only. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Brainchild Startups LLC
Email: hello@brainchildstartups.com