Last Updated: June 21, 2026
Welcome to EarlyStage.Guru (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://earlystage.guru/ and use our services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Project requirements
- Budget information
- Any information submitted through contact forms or matching requests
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of visits
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Understand visitor behavior
- Measure marketing effectiveness
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Provide studio matching services
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our content and rankings
- Analyze website performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Facilitate introductions requested through our studio matching service
3. Studio Matching Service
When you submit information through our “Get Matched” service, we use the information you provide to evaluate your requirements and identify potentially suitable software development companies.
We do not publicly disclose your information.
We may share relevant project information with a limited number of carefully selected providers only when necessary to facilitate the matching process that you have requested.
Information that may be shared includes:
- Project requirements
- Budget range
- Timeline expectations
- Technology preferences
- Company information voluntarily provided by you
We do not share personal information with providers unless it is reasonably necessary to facilitate a matching request that you have initiated.
By submitting a matching request, you authorize us to use and share this information solely for the purpose of facilitating potential introductions.
4. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help operate and improve the website, including:
- Google Analytics
- Search Console
- Advertising and marketing platforms
- Customer relationship management tools
- Email communication services
These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
5. Affiliate Relationships
Some pages may contain affiliate links or sponsored placements.
If a user clicks on an affiliate link and completes a transaction, we may receive compensation from the partner company.
Affiliate relationships, lead-generation activities, and commercial partnerships do not influence our editorial rankings, reviews, scoring methodology, or research conclusions.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
When information is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized where reasonably practicable.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction, including countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.
By using the website, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
EarlyStage.Guru is intended for business professionals and startup founders.
The website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
EarlyStage.Guru
Website: https://earlystage.guru/
Email: privacy@earlystage.guru
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and may need adjustment based on your business structure, jurisdiction, cookie usage, lead-generation process, and applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, etc.). For legal compliance, consider having the final version reviewed by qualified legal counsel.