Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Creative Coalition App LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates StartInStates (startinstates.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile details. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email from Google.
- Payment information: When you purchase a guide, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number. Stripe may collect billing details as described in their privacy policy.
- Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, guides viewed, and purchase history.
- Device information: We may collect browser type, operating system, and IP address for analytics and security purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain your account
- Process purchases and deliver digital guides
- Send order confirmations and purchase receipts
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Respond to customer support requests
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Supabase: Authentication and database hosting
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Google: OAuth sign-in
- Vercel: Website hosting
Each of these services has their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them for details on how they handle your data.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
Data Retention
We retain your account information and purchase history for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or financial record-keeping purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication tokens, and row-level database security. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at LinkedIn.