Privacy Policy

Silicon Youth LLC, doing business as "SY" or "Silicon Youth," is a New York limited liability company (NY DOS ID: 5418701, EIN: 61-1906855) with its principal place of business at 447 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013, United States.

We operate as a business enablement platform and creative services agency, offering services across nine domains — Formation, Finance, Digital, Creative, Production, Talent, Operations, Communications, and Membership.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (siliconyouth.com), our authenticated member platform, email communications, and any other services that link to this policy (collectively, the "Services").

We use your information for the following purposes:

By providing your email address, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including:

• Account verification and security alerts
• Application and account status updates
• Contract and legal documents
• Service announcements and policy updates
• Marketing communications (with separate opt-in)

Delivery: Transactional email is sent through our email provider (Resend). Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link. Transactional emails related to your account cannot be opted out of while your account remains active.

To maintain platform integrity and comply with our legal obligations, member identity verification is performed through a third-party provider, Didit, using a hosted verification flow. This process may involve:

• Document Verification:Submission of government-issued identification (passport, driver's license, or national ID).
• Biometric Data: Facial photographs and selfies compared against your ID document.
• Liveness Checks: Motion- or video-based verification to confirm you are a real person.
• Data Extraction: Information extracted from your ID document (name, date of birth, document number, and expiration).
• AML Screening: Screening against applicable sanctions and anti-money-laundering watchlists.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in Transit: Data transmitted to and from our Services is encrypted using TLS.
• Encryption at Rest: Data stored by our providers is encrypted at rest, and sensitive regulated data is subject to additional safeguards.
• Row-Level Security:Member data is protected by database row-level security (Supabase RLS), so one member cannot access another member's records.
• Regulated-Data Isolation: KYC/AML data is isolated, access-controlled, audited, and retention-bounded (see Section 8).
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and least-privilege access controls for our staff and systems.
• Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary to provide our Services.
• Vendor Assessment: Third-party sub-processors are assessed for security and compliance.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations (tax records, employment records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records for legitimate purposes

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights. These rights derive from data-protection frameworks including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA):

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@siliconyouth.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may request verification of your identity before processing requests. You can request to review, update, or export your personal information by contacting us at the address above.

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Silicon Youth is based in the United States, and our primary data storage (Supabase) is hosted in a United States region. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data-protection laws than your country of residence.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries. We implement appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses where required, to protect your information during international transfers.

Our Services are intended for users who are at least 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent.

For minors aged 16-18 seeking talent representation, we require parental or guardian consent and involvement throughout the application and onboarding process.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without proper consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@siliconyouth.com.

Our Services integrate with third-party providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties; we encourage you to review their privacy policies. The key third-party services (sub-processors) we use are:

• Auth0: Authentication, single sign-on, and identity management
• Supabase: Postgres data storage (US region) with row-level security
• Stripe: Payment processing (one-time and subscription)
• Didit: KYC/AML identity verification via a hosted flow
• PostHog: Product analytics
• Vercel Analytics: Web/usage analytics
• Resend: Transactional email delivery
• Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions).
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Right to Limit: Limit the use of sensitive personal information.
• Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at support@siliconyouth.com. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

See also our Terms of Service. We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.