Start Your Innovation LLC is a New Jersey-based website design and systems service business. We provide template-customized Squarespace website setup, website buildout, launch support, workflow assistance, Care Plans, add-on services, and related digital support services for businesses, nonprofits, creators, and other clients.

Website: www.startyourinnovation.com

Email: nick@startyourinnovation.com

Location: New Jersey, United States

2a. What This Policy Covers

This policy covers how we handle personal information collected through our website, forms, communications, service requests, project work, payment processing, scheduling, and related business activities.

2b. What This Policy Does Not Cover

This policy does not cover:

• information you submit directly to third-party platforms (such as Squarespace, Stripe, or PayPal) through their own systems;

• the privacy practices of third-party tools, platforms, or service providers we use;

• information you share publicly through your own website or social media; or

• your clients' or customers' personal information that you are responsible for managing.

2c. Third-Party Platforms

Our services involve third-party platforms including Squarespace, Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Calendly, and others. These platforms have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

3a. Contact and Project Information

When you submit a form, request services, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• name, email address, phone number, and business name;

• project goals, service preferences, and package selections;

• Squarespace plan information and third-party tool details;

• logos, brand assets, photos, and written content you provide; and

• any other information you include in your messages or project materials.

3b. Payment Information

Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Cash App Pay, Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay/Clearpay. We may receive limited billing information such as invoice status, payment amount, and payment method type. We do not store full credit card numbers on our systems.

You may also have the option to add a voluntary contribution of approximately 3% to your payment to help cover processing costs. This contribution is entirely optional and is not required to complete your purchase or receive services. Payments made to Start Your Innovation LLC, including any voluntary contributions, are not charitable donations and are not tax-deductible.

3c. Scheduling and Appointment Information

If you schedule a call or meeting through our website or a scheduling tool, we may collect your name, email, phone number, availability, and any notes you provide at the time of booking.

3d. SMS and Communications

If you consent to receive SMS messages, we may collect your mobile number and message interaction information. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

We do not sell or share your mobile number with third parties for their own marketing.

3e. Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect device information, browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent, referral source, and similar usage data through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

3f. Discount Verification Information

If you request a nonprofit, church, or military/veteran discount, we may ask you to provide documentation to verify eligibility — such as a 501(c)(3) determination letter, IRS church status letter, Military ID, or DD-214 Form.

Please redact any information not needed for verification, such as Social Security numbers, medical details, or service numbers. We use this information only to verify discount eligibility and maintain business records.

3g. Newsletter and Blog Subscribers

If you subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates, we collect your email address and use it to send you the content you requested. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We use the information we collect to:

• provide the services you request and manage your project;

• send invoices, receipts, and project updates;

• schedule and conduct meetings or consultations;

• respond to your questions and communicate about your project;

• process payments and verify discount eligibility;

• improve our website, services, and business processes;

• send service-related or marketing communications (with your consent where required);

• comply with legal obligations; and

• protect our business, clients, and rights.

5a. Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business — such as payment processors, scheduling tools, analytics providers, and communication platforms. These providers may only use your information as needed to provide services to us and are subject to confidentiality obligations.

5b. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5c. Business Transfers

If Start Your Innovation LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5d. What We Do Not Do

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

Start Your Innovation LLC does not currently participate in any affiliate marketing programs. We do not receive commissions or referral fees for recommending third-party products or services. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate disclosures.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, remember preferences, and analyze usage. For full details, including how to manage your cookie preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie preferences tool available on our website.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, and protect our business interests. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us promptly.

Start Your Innovation LLC does not sell your personal information, and we do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you at any time by emailing nick@startyourinnovation.com. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy with a new effective date. Material changes will be communicated through our website or directly to active clients.

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Start Your Innovation LLC

Website: www.startyourinnovation.com

Email: nick@startyourinnovation.com

Phone: +1 (856) 888-9209

Location: New Jersey, United States