Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 8th, 2025.

The Startup Storytellers (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates https://www.thestartupstorytellers.com. We are based in Canada and follow the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you submit a form or interact with our site:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact information

We also use analytics tools—such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insights, and Meta Pixel—that may collect information about how you use the website, including pages viewed, clicks, time on site, and browser data.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send updates or newsletters if you subscribe

  • Follow up on lead-generation forms

  • Improve our website, content, and services

We do not sell your data.

Where Your Information Is Stored

Your information may be stored or processed by:

  • Squarespace (website host)

  • HubSpot (CRM and email communication)

  • Other third-party platforms used to deliver our services and promotional materials.

These service providers may store data on servers located in Canada and the United States.

Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted third parties that help us operate our website and run our business, such as:

  • Website hosting platforms

  • CRM and email marketing providers

  • Analytics and social media platforms (Google, LinkedIn, Meta)

These providers only receive the information needed to perform their services. We do not sell or rent personal information to anyone.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies, analytics tools, and embedded third-party features—including videos and social media content—that may collect information about your device or browsing activity.

You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies.

Your Rights

As a Canadian user, you can request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update incomplete information

  • Withdraw consent for future communications

  • Ask us to delete your information where allowed by law

Our website can be accessed from outside Canada. By using the site and providing your information, you understand that your personal data may be transferred to and stored in Canada and the United States. These locations may have different privacy and data-protection laws than the region where you live.

We apply the same practices to all users, regardless of location, but this Privacy Policy is designed to meet Canadian privacy requirements. If your local laws give you additional rights, you may contact us, and we’ll do our best to address your request where reasonably possible.

To make a request, use the contact information below.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of online transmission is perfectly secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Contact Information

If you have questions or want to make a privacy request, contact:

Alex Furrer, Founder

The Startup Storytellers

Email: alex@thestartupstorytellers.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.