Introduction

Welcome to Start With Self. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA, CPRA, and the FTC Act.

By using our app, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly and data collected automatically through your use of our app, including:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide during registration, account preferences, and communications.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our app, such as pages visited, features used, and time spent.
  • Device Information: Information about the device you use, such as device type, operating system, IP address, and browser type.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our app.
  • To improve our app and enhance user experience.
  • To communicate with you, including updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent).
  • To analyze user patterns and trends for internal business purposes.
  • To ensure the security of our platform and protect against fraud.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
We may also use anonymized or aggregated data for research, business analysis, and language model training purposes. This data does not identify individuals.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, the legal bases for processing personal data include:

  • Consent: You’ve given us consent for specific purposes.
  • Contract: Necessary for fulfilling a contract (e.g., app usage).
  • Legal Obligation: Required by law.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing data to improve services, ensuring it doesn’t override your privacy rights.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request the deletion of your data by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable laws:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
  • Data Portability: Request that your personal data be transferred to another provider.
  • Object/Restrict Processing: Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us via the email below.

CCPA Rights (For California Residents)

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

  • Right to Know: Request what personal data we collect, use, and share.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal data, but you may opt out of future sales.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising your rights.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement various security measures, including encryption and access controls. However, no transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

In case of a data breach that poses a risk of significant harm, we will notify affected individuals and, where applicable, regulatory authorities in accordance with legal obligations.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Data Transfers Outside of Canada and the EEA

If your data is transferred outside Canada or the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect it, such as contracts approved by regulatory bodies or transfers to countries with adequate protection levels.

Children’s Privacy

Our app is not directed at children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have done so, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on our app. We encourage you to review it regularly. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

  • Email: contact@startwithself.com