Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

You may provide personal information voluntarily, such as:

• Name
  
  
• Email address
  
  
• Phone number
  
  
• Company name
  
  
• Payment or billing information
  
  
• Inquiry or support messages
  
  
• Information submitted through forms, onboarding, or consultations
  
  

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Site, we automatically collect:

• IP address
  
  
• Browser type, version, and language
  
  
• Device information
  
  
• Referrer URL
  
  
• Pages viewed, time spent, and interactions
  
  
• Cookies and tracking identifiers (see Section 7)
  
  

1.3 Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google may collect:

• IP address (anonymized where required)
  
  
• Device and browser identifiers
  
  
• Behavior data
  
  
• Geographic region (no precise location)
  
  

You can opt out via:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

1.4 No Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data such as health information, political views, or biometric data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing, improving, and personalizing our services
  
  
• Communicating with you (support, updates, notices)
  
  
• Processing payments and invoices
  
  
• Analyzing performance and user behavior
  
  
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud
  
  
• Complying with legal obligations
  
  

3. GDPR Legal Bases for Processing

If you are in the EU, UK, or EEA, we process your information under the following lawful bases:

• Contract performance: When providing services or responding to inquiries
  
  
• Legitimate interests: Site analytics, security, communication, optimization
  
  
• Consent: Cookies, newsletter opt-ins, and marketing communications
  
  
• Legal obligation: Compliance, recordkeeping, fraud prevention
  
  

4. How We Share Information

We only share data when necessary:

4.1 Service Providers

Trusted third parties such as:

• Website hosting providers
  
  
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  
  
• Payment processors
  
  
• Communication platforms
  
  
• CRM and support systems
  
  

These providers may access personal information solely to perform agreed-upon functions.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data to:

• Comply with laws, regulations, or court orders
  
  
• Protect our rights and enforce agreements
  
  
• Cooperate with authorities when required
  
  

4.3 Business Transfers

In the case of a merger, acquisition, or similar event, information may be transferred to the successor entity.

4.4 No Selling or Sharing

We do not sell, share, or rent personal information for advertising or commercial gain.
This includes CCPA/CPRA definitions of “selling” and “sharing.”

5. International Data Transfers

As a global company, we may process information outside your home country.
Where required, we implement safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  
  
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
  
  
• Security and encryption measures
  
  

We do business in the EU and comply with GDPR for EU visitors and customers.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services
  
  
• Legal and contractual obligations
  
  
• Security, fraud detection, and audits
  
  

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Site functionality
  
  
• Performance and analytics
  
  
• User experience improvements
  
  

7.1 Google Analytics Cookies

These measure engagement and traffic but do not identify individuals.
EU/UK users may decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner (if implemented).

7.2 Managing Cookies

You may adjust browser settings to block cookies. Some features may not function properly without them.

8. Your Rights

Your privacy rights depend on your location.

8.1 EU/EEA/UK (GDPR) Rights

You may request:

• Access to your data
  
  
• Correction of incorrect data
  
  
• Deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  
  
• Restriction of processing
  
  
• Data portability
  
  
• Withdrawal of consent
  
  
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interest
  
  

To exercise your rights: privacy@growthstars.co

8.2 U.S. State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA & others)

Residents of California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and Utah may exercise:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
  
  
• Right to access, correct, or delete personal information
  
  
• Right to opt out of “selling” or “sharing” (we do neither)
  
  
• Right to limit use of sensitive information (we do not collect it)
  
  
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
  
  

You can submit a request at: privacy@growthstars.co

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain external links.
We are not responsible for third-party websites’ privacy practices.
Please review their policies independently.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Growthstars
Email: hello@growthstars.co
Website: https://growthstars.co