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Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: May 11, 2026

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Simple Start Digital respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, submit a form, book a service, request a digital checkup, enter a promotion, or contact us.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

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1. Who We Are

Simple Start Digital provides digital marketing, website, branding, social media, and online visibility services for small businesses and local brands.

Website: simplestartdigital.com
Contact: shaquille@simplestartdigital.com

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with our website or services, including:

  • Your name

  • Business name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Website or social media links

  • Information submitted through contact forms, booking forms, giveaway forms, or digital checkup forms

  • Details about your business goals, marketing needs, or service interests

  • Technical website data such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and general location data

We only collect information that is reasonably needed to respond to inquiries, provide services, improve our website, run promotions, or communicate with potential and existing clients.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to messages, inquiries, and service requests

  • Provide digital marketing, website, branding, or social media services

  • Complete free digital checkups or online presence reviews

  • Contact giveaway or promotional campaign participants

  • Send updates, offers, or relevant business information

  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience

  • Prepare quotes, proposals, invoices, or service recommendations

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or administrative requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

 

4. Consent

By submitting your information through our website, forms, email, booking page, or promotional entries, you consent to Simple Start Digital collecting and using your information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. If you withdraw consent, we may no longer be able to provide certain services or respond to certain requests.

Canadian private-sector businesses that collect, use, or disclose personal information during commercial activity are generally subject to PIPEDA, Canada’s federal privacy law. PIPEDA requires organizations to handle personal information fairly, with consent, and for reasonable purposes. (Privacy Commissioner of Canada)

 

5. Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, tracking pixels, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the user experience.

This information may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Device and browser type

  • Referral source

  • General location

  • Click behavior

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

 

6. Promotions and Giveaways

If you enter a giveaway, campaign, or promotion, we may collect the information needed to manage the promotion, contact winners, verify entries, and provide the offered service.

Promotional entries may require information such as your name, business name, social media handle, website, email, phone number, and a short description of your business.

We may publicly announce a winner’s business name or social media handle only where appropriate and connected to the promotion.

7. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers only when needed to operate our business or provide services.

This may include:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and booking platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics tools

  • Design, marketing, or project management tools

  • Contractors or service partners helping complete client work

We only share information that is necessary for the purpose of the service.

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, government request, or to protect our legal rights.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, email system, or digital storage method is 100% secure. By using our website, you understand that information sent online carries some level of risk.

 

9. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, including:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Providing services

  • Managing client relationships

  • Running promotions

  • Maintaining business records

  • Meeting legal, tax, or accounting obligations

When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

PIPEDA’s fair information principles include limiting collection, limiting use, disclosure and retention, safeguards, openness, and individual access. (Privacy Commissioner of Canada)

 

10. Your Rights

You may contact us to:

  • Ask what personal information we have about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses

  • Ask us to delete your information, where legally possible

  • Ask questions about how your information is handled

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

 

11. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may contact you about your inquiry, booking, service request, giveaway entry, or business relationship with Simple Start Digital.

We may also send marketing or promotional emails where permitted. You can unsubscribe or ask to stop receiving marketing messages at any time.

 

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites.

You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

 

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking digital marketing or business visibility services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

 

15. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, contact:

Simple Start Digital
Website: simplestartdigital.com
Email: shaquille@simplestartdigital.com

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