Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This page explains what information StackCoast collects, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor.
📋 Overview
The short version: StackCoast is an informational comparison website. We collect minimal data — primarily through standard analytics tools. We do not sell your personal data. We use affiliate links which may earn us a commission at no cost to you.
🏢 Who we are
StackCoast ("we", "us", "our") is an independent SaaS comparison website accessible at stackcoast.com. We publish side-by-side comparisons of business software tools to help users make informed decisions.
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@stackcoast.com.
📊 What data we collect
When you visit StackCoast, we may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). Collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookies — small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Contact information — if you email us directly, we receive your email address and any information you include in your message.
We do not collect names, payment information, or any sensitive personal data. We do not require account registration to use StackCoast.
🎯 How we use your data
We use the data we collect to understand how visitors use StackCoast and improve the site, monitor performance, respond to enquiries, and comply with legal obligations. We do not use your data for advertising profiling or automated decision-making.
🍪 Cookies
We use analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to track page views and traffic sources — this data is aggregated and anonymous. We also use functional cookies set by WordPress to ensure the site works correctly. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
📈 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use StackCoast. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
🔗 Affiliate links
StackCoast contains affiliate links to third-party software products. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
🔒 Data sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregated data (such as overall traffic statistics) but this cannot identify individual users. We may disclose data if required by law.
⚖️ Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@stackcoast.com. We will respond within 30 days.
🇪🇺 GDPR — European visitors
If you are located in the EEA, you have rights under GDPR. Our lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interests — understanding how our site is used in order to improve it. Google Analytics data is subject to Google's Standard Contractual Clauses with the European Commission.
👶 Children's privacy
StackCoast is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact hello@stackcoast.com and we will delete it promptly.
🔄 Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of StackCoast after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
✉️ Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@stackcoast.com.