Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2, 2026
Summary
This website has no forms and no user accounts, and it does not collect personal information unless you email us. Google Analytics (loaded through Google Tag Manager) runs only if you accept it in the cookie banner; if you decline, no analytics cookies are set. This policy covers this website only. The quiz itself runs at app.startupstagesquiz.org, a separate application.
Information we collect
- Server logs. Our hosting provider records non-identifying technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, timestamp, referring page) for operations and security.
- Email. If you contact us at info@startupstagesguide.org, we receive the personal information you choose to include, such as your name and email address.
- Analytics (with your consent only). If you accept analytics in the cookie banner, Google Analytics collects usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location, and device type.
How we use it
We use this information to respond to inquiries, operate and secure the site, and understand how the site is used so we can improve it. We do not sell any information, and we do not send unsolicited promotional email.
Cookies and analytics
No analytics or advertising cookies are set unless you accept them. Your consent choice is stored in your browser (localStorage), not in a tracking cookie, and you can change it at any time on the Cookie Preferences page. See the Cookies Policy for details.
Third parties
- Google Tag Manager / Google Analytics (only after consent), operated by Google under its own privacy terms.
- Hosting provider (SiteGround), which processes server logs as described above.
- External links. This site links to related sites such as 6startupstages.com, app.startupstagesquiz.org, and LinkedIn. Those sites operate under their own privacy policies.
Security
Traffic to this site is encrypted with TLS. Systems we use are access controlled. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, and we are not responsible for breaches of third-party systems beyond our control.
Data retention
Server logs are kept only as long as needed for operations and security. Email correspondence is kept as long as needed to respond to you and to comply with law.
Your rights
Email info@startupstagesguide.org to access, correct, or delete information you have provided to us, or to opt out of communications. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA.
Children
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy: info@startupstagesguide.org. This site is operated by Varyence, Inc.