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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 18, 2025

Welcome to Upgrade Your Stack at UpgradeYourStack.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our Site, newsletters, quizzes, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Services.

1) Who we are & contact

Controller: Upgrade Your Stack
Website: https://UpgradeYourStack.com
Email: hello@upgradeyourstack.com
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

2) Scope

This Policy applies to information we collect through UpgradeYourStack.com, our quizzes and forms, email communications, and any pages linking to this Policy. It does not cover third-party websites, tools, or services that we don’t control.

3) Information we collect

Information you provide: name, email address, company, role, quiz answers, form messages, newsletter preferences, and any content you submit (e.g., feedback or testimonials).

Automatic data: device/browser type, IP address, approximate location, referral URLs, pages viewed, time on page, and similar usage data collected via cookies, pixels, or local storage.

From partners: if you arrive via a referral link, affiliate network, ad platform, or analytics provider, we may receive limited attribution data (e.g., campaign/UTM parameters).

4) How we use information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and Services.
  • Publish editorial content and recommendations relevant to your interests.
  • Operate quizzes and deliver results or follow-ups you request.
  • Send newsletters and product updates (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • Measure performance, diagnose issues, and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

5) Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand how the Site is used, and measure campaigns. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and, where provided, via our Cookie Policy or cookie banner controls.

6) Analytics, email, and forms

We may use analytics services (for example, Google Analytics or similar) to help us understand traffic and usage. We may use email and form providers to operate newsletters, contact forms, and quizzes you opt into. These providers process your information on our behalf according to our instructions.

7) Affiliate links & recommendations

Some links on UpgradeYourStack.com are affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our editorial opinions are independent. See our Vendor & Affiliate Policy for details.

8) When we share information

  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, email, form, and security vendors that help us operate the Services.
  • Legal & safety: to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, and property.
  • Business transactions: as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale, subject to standard confidentiality obligations.

9) Your choices

10) Regional notices

EEA/UK legal bases: consent (e.g., for certain cookies or newsletters), contract (to deliver requested Services), legitimate interests (to improve and secure the Site), and compliance with legal obligations.

EEA/UK rights: subject to exceptions, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and portability. Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.

California residents (CPRA): subject to verification, you may request access/know, delete, correct, and opt out of “sale”/“sharing” of personal information. We do not knowingly “sell” the personal information of minors under 16. Use the methods in Section 13 to exercise rights.

11) Data retention

We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., newsletter records are kept while you’re subscribed).

12) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13) Exercising your rights

To exercise privacy rights (access, delete, correct, opt out, etc.), or to submit an appeal if we deny a request, contact us at hello@upgradeyourstack.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject. We may need to verify your identity. Authorized agents may submit requests as permitted by applicable law.

14) International transfers

If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. or other countries with different data-protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual commitments) for such transfers.

15) Children’s privacy

UpgradeYourStack.com is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have done so, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

16) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Effective date” above. Your continued use of UpgradeYourStack.com after changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.

17) Contact us

Questions or concerns about privacy at UpgradeYourStack.com? Email hello@upgradeyourstack.com.

This Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Consult your attorney to tailor this to your business and applicable laws.