Privacy Policy
How we protect your data
This page explains what data we collect, why we use it and what rights you have. This policy is written for visitors and potential clients of our Starter Brand.
Last updated: December 2025
1. Who we are and how you can contact us
Data Controller: Starter Brand. For any question related to privacy, you can write to us at contact@yourdomain.com.
2. What data we collect
- Data sent via the contact form: name, email, phone (optional) and your message.
- The IP address is used temporarily for rate limiting; we do not store it in the database.
We do not create user accounts and do not collect passwords, payment data or other special categories of data.
3. Why we use the data and legal basis
- Response to requests sent via the contact form – legitimate interest and/or consent.
- Security and abuse limitation (rate limiting on IP) – legitimate interest.
4. How we process and where the data goes
- Form messages are sent via email service to our address. We do not store messages in our own database.
- Email service acts as a processor.
- The site is hosted on modern infrastructure; there may be short technical logs for security and performance.
- Messages arrive in our email inbox and can be kept there as long as needed for communication or according to legal obligations.
5. Data retention
- The IP used for rate limiting is kept only temporarily.
- Messages received on email are kept for the duration necessary to handle the request.
- You can request the deletion of your messages at any time.
6. Cookies and analytics
- Currently we do not use tracking cookies and do not run Google Analytics by default.
- If enabled, we will provide an explicit-consent banner and opt-out options.
7. Security
- We transmit data via HTTPS connections.
- We validate form data and limit requests to prevent abuse.
8. Your rights (GDPR)
You can exercise the following rights, within the limits of the law:
- access to your data and obtaining a copy;
- rectification and update;
- deletion ("the right to be forgotten"), when applicable;
- restriction of processing;
- portability;
- opposition to processing based on legitimate interest;
- withdraw consent.
9. Minors
The site is intended for persons over 16 years old. We do not intentionally collect data from minors.
10. Policy changes
We may update this policy to reflect changes in functionality or legal requirements.
11. Contact
For any request related to your personal data, write to us at contact@yourdomain.com.