Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026 | Effective Date: January 2026

Introduction

Welcome to StackSherpa ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you sign up for our waitlist at stacksherpa.ai.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you join our waitlist, we collect:

• Name (required)
• Email address (required)
• Company name (optional)
• Team size (optional)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs
• IP address: For analytics and security purposes

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect payment information (no credit cards required for waitlist)
• We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, race, religion, etc.)
• We do not track you across other websites

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Waitlist Management

• Send launch notifications: Email you when StackSherpa is available
• Provide early access: Notify you about beta testing opportunities
• Founder pricing: Reserve your spot in the first 100 customers

2.2 Communication

• Product updates: Inform you about new features and improvements
• Educational content: Send helpful resources (dbt tips, code review best practices)
• Marketing communications: With your consent, send promotional emails

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 We DO Share With:

• Email service provider: Google Apps Script for email management
• Hosting provider: Railway for website hosting

3.2 We DO NOT:

• ❌ Sell your email to third parties
• ❌ Share your data with advertisers
• ❌ Rent or trade your information
• ❌ Spam you with unrelated offers

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data transmitted over HTTPS (SSL/TLS)
• Secure storage: Data stored in secure databases
• Access controls: Only authorized personnel can access data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

5.1 Waitlist Data

• Active waitlist: We retain your email until you opt out or we launch
• After launch: We keep your data for up to 12 months if you don't sign up
• If you sign up: Your data becomes part of your customer account

5.2 Deletion

You can request deletion at any time by emailing privacy@stacksherpa.ai.

6. Your Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from emails at any time
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

7. GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process your data based on:

• Consent: You voluntarily provided your email to join our waitlist
• Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate business interest in notifying you about our product launch

You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority:

• UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - ico.org.uk
• EU: Your country's data protection authority

8. CCPA Compliance (California)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do NOT sell your personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, email privacy@stacksherpa.ai with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

9. Children's Privacy

StackSherpa is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately at privacy@stacksherpa.ai.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in:

• United Kingdom: Primary data location
• United States: Cloud hosting (Railway, Google)

We ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Data Processing Agreements with all third-party providers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Material changes: We will notify you via email if we make significant changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights:

Email: privacy@stacksherpa.ai
Website: stacksherpa.ai
Response time: We aim to respond within 7 days

Acceptance

By submitting your email address on our waitlist form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.