Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Stage One Labs LLC ("Stage One Labs," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website at www.stage1labs.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

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

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you submit our project inquiry form, we collect:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Business name (optional)
• Business type and industry
• Project requirements, budget range, and timeline
• Current website URL (optional)
• Any additional notes you provide

Automatically Collected Information

We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including page views, referral sources, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. No cookies are used for tracking.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your project inquiry and provide a consultation
• Send you a confirmation email acknowledging your submission
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve our website and services based on anonymous analytics

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How We Store Your Information

Your form submissions are stored securely in a database hosted by Supabase, which uses encryption at rest and in transit. Access to this data is restricted to authorized Stage One Labs team members only.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our website:

• Supabase — Database hosting for form submissions
• Resend — Transactional email delivery (confirmation and notification emails)
• Vercel — Website hosting and anonymous analytics

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We recommend reviewing their respective policies.

6. Cookies

Our website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Vercel Analytics is cookie-free and privacy-friendly. Essential cookies may be used by our hosting provider for basic website functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of future communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@stage1labs.com.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. Contact us to make a request.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: