Privacy Policy

This policy explains how Small Start ("this site") handles information. The site has no accounts, no sign-up and no submission forms — you are never asked to enter personal information in order to read it.

Information we collect

We collect only the following three kinds of information.

1. Analytics data. We use Google Analytics 4 to record which pages were viewed, time on page, referrer, approximate region, and device/browser type. We do not collect names, addresses or phone numbers.

2. Hosting logs. The site is served by Cloudflare Pages, which records IP addresses and similar data for reliability and security.

3. Email. If you contact us, we receive your email address and the content of your message.

How we use it

We use this information only to improve what we publish, understand how the site is read, respond to abuse, and reply to enquiries. We do not use it for any other purpose.

Cookies

Google Analytics 4 sets cookies. You can refuse this collection by disabling cookies in your browser.

For how Google uses data, see Google's policy (https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites). To opt out of Google Analytics entirely, use the browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Sharing with third parties

We never sell or transfer collected information to third parties, except where disclosure is required by law.

The external services this site uses are Google Analytics (measurement) and Cloudflare (hosting and email forwarding). Their handling of data is governed by their own privacy policies.

External links and affiliate advertising

Every article links to its original sources. We are not responsible for how those sites handle your information.

This site displays affiliate advertising, including the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, Small Start earns from qualifying purchases.

Where an article contains affiliate or promotional links, that article carries a disclosure notice.

Affiliate programs may set cookies to attribute visits and purchases made through their links. We never receive your name, address or payment details.

About the content

Small Start is a journalistic archive of publicly disclosed case studies. It does not provide business or investment advice. All figures are public information as of the cited sources.

If a rights holder raises a concern about published material, we correct or remove it promptly after verification.

Requests for disclosure or deletion

To request disclosure, correction or deletion of information — or removal of an article about you — email [email protected]. Requests from the person concerned are handled promptly.

Changes

We may revise this policy. Any revision updates the date shown at the top of this page.