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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2025

Overview

StakZest (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit stakzest.com, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data.

By using StakZest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.

Information we collect

Information you provide directly

  • Name and email address when subscribing to the newsletter
  • Name, email, company, and message when submitting the contact form
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in communications with us

Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click paths
  • Referring URL and search terms used to reach our site
  • Device identifiers and screen resolution

Information from third parties

  • Analytics data from services like Google Analytics
  • Aggregate behavioural signals from advertising partners

How we use information

  • To deliver the newsletter and other communications you've opted into
  • To respond to contact form submissions and support requests
  • To analyse and improve the performance, content, and usability of the platform
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To send transactional emails related to your requests (we do not send unsolicited marketing)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties under any circumstances.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

EssentialRequired for the platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
AnalyticsUsed to understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. Google Analytics). Can be blocked via browser settings.
MarketingUsed by advertising partners to show relevant ads. You can opt out via your browser or advertising preference tools.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics — website analytics. Data is anonymised where possible. Google Privacy Policy
  • Email marketing provider — for newsletter delivery. Subscribers' email addresses are stored with our provider.
  • Hosting provider — server logs may contain IP addresses and request metadata.

We do not share personal data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for commercial purposes beyond what is described above.

Data retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the services you've requested or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure — request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection — object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@stakzest.com.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your data.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or complaints, contact us:

Email: hello@stakzest.com
Address: EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bengaluru 560066, India

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. We reserve the right to update this policy. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top.