Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: January 7, 2026
Introduction
The Startup Starter Kit ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by The Fritter Factory. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at thestartupstarterkit.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We are a Canadian company and comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable privacy laws.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter: We collect your email address to send you updates about new tools, guides, and resources.
- Submit a tool: We collect details about tools you recommend, including your contact information if provided.
- Submit a glossary term: We collect term suggestions and your email address if provided.
- Request a podcast recommendation: We collect your podcast suggestions and contact information.
- Contact us: We collect your name, email, and message content.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Location data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only).
Local Storage
We use your browser's local storage to:
- Save your tool stack selections so you can return to them later.
- Remember your checklist progress and responses.
- Store your preferences for a better browsing experience.
This data stays in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- Send newsletters and updates you've subscribed to.
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.
- Review and potentially add tools, glossary terms, or podcasts you submit.
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your experience.
Analytics Services
We use the following analytics services:
- PostHog: Product analytics to understand how users interact with our website. PostHog may set cookies to track sessions and user behavior. Learn more at posthog.com/privacy.
- Fathom Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics that does not use cookies and does not track personal data. Learn more at usefathom.com/privacy.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Loops.so: Email marketing platform for newsletter delivery.
- Vercel: Website hosting and deployment.
- PostHog: Product analytics (hosted in the US).
- Fathom Analytics: Privacy-focused web analytics.
Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services (as listed above).
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Protection of rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
- Form submissions: For up to 3 years, or until the request is fulfilled.
- Analytics data: According to our analytics providers' retention policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thestartupstarterkit.com.
International Data Transfers
We are based in Canada and our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our website from outside these countries, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Fritter Factory
1 Stan Macpherson Way, Unit 303
Charlottetown, PE C1A 0B4
Canada