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#### Who we are

Our website address is https://startbootstrap.com.

#### What personal data we collect and why we collect it

##### Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

##### Cookies

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. Our website uses cookies. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

We use session cookies to personalize the website for each user.

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Our analytics service provider generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies. Our analytics service provider’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Deleting cookies may have a negative impact on the usability of the site. If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.

##### Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. snippets from JS Fiddle, Disqus comments, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

##### Analytics

Start Bootstrap uses cookies from third party partners such as Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics for marketing and data evaluation purposes. These cookies allow us to target potential customers with promotional material related to Start Bootstrap. We may share the data collected by third party partners in order to better target advertisements and other content that has been customized to you. The data collected also allows Start Bootstrap to observe user behavior and trends to help us make strategic decisions regarding the content and operation of this website.

#### Who we share your data with

At times, we may share data collected on this website with third party advertising partners like Google Ads or Facebook in order to re-target and target potential customers.

#### We collect information about you during the checkout process on our store.

##### While you visit our site, we’ll track:

Products and pages you’ve viewed: we’ll use this to, for example, show you products you’ve recently viewed.

We’ll also use cookies to keep track of cart contents while you’re browsing our site.

When you purchase from us, we’ll ask you to provide information including your name, email address, credit card/payment details, and optional account information. We’ll use this information for purposes, such as, to:

- Send you information about your account and order
- Respond to your requests, including customer support
- Process payments and prevent fraud
- Set up your account to allow you future access to your purchases
- Comply with any legal obligations we have, such as calculating taxes
- Improve our store offerings
- Send you marketing messages, if you choose to receive them
- If you create an account, we will store your name and email address, which will be used to populate the checkout for future orders.

We generally store information about you for as long as we need the information for the purposes for which we collect and use it, and we are not legally required to continue to keep it. This includes your name, email address, and any other information provided.

We will also store comments or reviews, if you choose to leave them.

#### Who on our team has access

Members of our web development team have access to the information you provide us. For example, administrators can access order information like what was purchased and when it was purchased, and Customer information like your name, email address, and additional optional information. Our administrators have access to this information to help fulfill orders and provide you with support.

#### Payments

We accept payments through Stripe and PayPal. When processing payments, some of your data will be passed to Stripe or PayPal, including information required to process or support the payment, such as the purchase total and billing information.

Start Bootstrap does not process the payments made, and does not ever have access to your credit card information.

Please see the Stripe Privacy Policy or PayPal Privacy Policy for more details.

#### How long we retain your data

For users that register on our website, we store the personal information they provide during checkout when purchasing a product and in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time. Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

#### What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive a summary of personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

#### Where we send your data

Data you provide during checkout is shared with payment processors, Stripe and PayPal. Usage data is shared with Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel, which we use to improve the experience of our website and products.