Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Startikka (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our new tab and start page application (the “App”). Your privacy is a core principle of Startikka, and we are committed to being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your first name and your email address. We use this information to create and manage your account, to provide you with access to the App, and to communicate with you about your account. Your email address is verified to ensure it is valid.

App Data

To make the App functional, we store the following user-created data in our database:

  • Dashboard, category, and link information.
  • Widget data, such as notes from the notes widget.

This data is essential for the App to work as intended and to allow you to access your personalized dashboards across different devices.

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

We do not collect or analyze any of the following information:

  • Browsing history, bookmarks, or other browser data.
  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII) beyond what is required for account creation.
  • Usage data for analysis (e.g., which features are most popular).
  • Any user-generated content that you do not save to the database (e.g., a temporary note).

We do not sell any user data to third parties.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the App's features and functionality.
  • To manage your account and Pro membership.
  • To send you transactional emails related to your account (e.g., account verification, password reset).

5. Data Storage and Security

Server-Side Data

Your account information, links, and widget data are stored on our secure Supabase database. We use Supabase's robust security measures, including Row Level Security, to protect your data.

Local Data

Some preferences and settings are stored locally in your web browser, including:

  • Authentication-related cookies.
  • Your preferred search engine.
  • Quote Cache.
  • Weather location and temperature unit.
  • Your device's default dashboard setting.
  • Guided Tour Status.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate and improve the App. These services may have access to a limited amount of your data as necessary to perform their functions:

  • Database: Supabase (to store your dashboard data).
  • Payment: Webxpay (to process Pro Membership Payments).
  • Email: Bravo (to send transactional emails like account verification and password resets). Your email address is processed by this service for the sole purpose of sending these emails.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand their data handling practices.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can manage your profile, change your password, and delete your account and all associated data from the “Account” section in your settings.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@startikka.com.