1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you provide directly (e.g., when signing up, contacting us) and automatically through your use of our services. This may include:

• Name, email address, and contact details
• Account and authentication information
• Usage data such as interactions, clicks, and page visits
• Device and browser type, IP address, and cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send administrative or marketing communications
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract with you
• Legal obligations we must comply with
• Our legitimate interests, where not overridden by your rights

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties, including:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email platforms)
• Payment processors (for subscription handling)
• Authorities if legally required

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

6. Your Rights

Under data protection laws such as the UK GDPR, you have rights to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

7. Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside of the UK or EEA, we will ensure it is protected using lawful mechanisms such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information, including encryption, firewalls, and restricted access protocols.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. The most recent version will always be available on our website with the last modified date clearly indicated.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@startautomate.com