Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains exactly what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have — in plain language, not legal jargon.

Effective: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
stackadvisoryus.com

This policy was last updated in May 2026. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page.

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Who We Are

Stack Advisory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent B2B software review and advisory platform operated by Asurexe, an international management advisory firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Our website is located at stackadvisoryus.com. We publish independent reviews, comparisons, and buying guides for business software tools used by consultants, operations leaders, and executives.

For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at: hello@stackadvisoryus.com

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What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information — information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.

Information You Provide

Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter. Name and email when you contact us. Any details you share through our contact form.

Information Collected Automatically

IP address and general location. Browser type and version. Pages you visit and time spent. Referring website. Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).

We do not collect credit card numbers, bank details, social security numbers, or any sensitive financial or identity information. We never will.
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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

  • To send you our weekly newsletter if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To respond to your questions and messages when you contact us
  • To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content
  • To monitor site performance, fix technical issues, and maintain security
  • To comply with legal obligations as required by Canadian and applicable law

We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or significant effects on you.

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Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and help us understand how the site is used.

Essential Cookies

Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled. They include session cookies and security-related cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics cookies help us understand traffic patterns and which content is most useful. These can be blocked using your browser settings.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

When you click an affiliate link, the destination company may set a tracking cookie to attribute your visit to Stack Advisory. This is standard affiliate marketing practice and is disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Marketing Cookies

We may use cookies from tools like Mailchimp to measure the performance of our email campaigns. These help us understand open rates and click patterns.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our site.

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Who We Share Your Information With

We share your information with a small number of trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the site. We only share what is necessary and require all providers to protect your data appropriately.

  • Mailchimp (Intuit) — manages our email newsletter list and sends our weekly emails. Their privacy policy is available at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
  • Google Analytics — provides anonymized website traffic analytics. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy.
  • SiteGround — our web hosting provider. They store our website files and handle server-level data in accordance with GDPR.
  • WordPress — our content management system. May collect limited technical data for security and performance purposes.
  • Affiliate networks (PartnerStack, Impact) — process affiliate link tracking when you click to a partner product.
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We never sell your data. We do not share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or any company for marketing purposes. Your email address is used only to send you content you have explicitly requested.

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Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you have various rights regarding your personal information. We honor all of the following regardless of your location:

  • Right to access — you can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at any time.
  • Right to correction — if any information we hold is inaccurate, you can ask us to correct it.
  • Right to deletion — you can ask us to delete your personal information. We will do so promptly unless we are required to retain it by law.
  • Right to unsubscribe — every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also email us directly to be removed from our list immediately.
  • Right to object — you can object to our processing of your data for analytics purposes by disabling cookies in your browser.
  • Right to portability — you can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@stackadvisoryus.com. We will respond within 30 days.

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How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

  • Newsletter subscribers — we retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your data is removed from active lists within 30 days.
  • Contact form submissions — we retain messages for up to 12 months to allow for follow-up, then securely delete them.
  • Analytics data — Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google’s standard settings.
  • Server logs — our hosting provider retains server access logs for up to 30 days for security purposes.
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How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:

  • Our site uses SSL/TLS encryption — indicated by the padlock icon in your browser
  • Our hosting provider (SiteGround) operates enterprise-grade server security
  • We use strong passwords and two-factor authentication on all administrative accounts
  • We keep all software, plugins, and themes updated to prevent known vulnerabilities
  • Access to personal data is limited to team members who need it to operate the site

While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to notifying you promptly if a breach affecting your data occurs.

09
International Visitors & Legal Compliance

Stack Advisory is operated from Canada and is primarily intended for audiences in North America. However, we welcome visitors from around the world and are committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws including:

Canada — PIPEDA

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Canada’s federal privacy law governing commercial activity.

United States — Various State Laws

We comply with applicable US state privacy laws including CCPA (California) to the extent they apply to our operations.

European Union — GDPR

For visitors from the EU/EEA, we comply with GDPR requirements including lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, and data minimization principles.

United Kingdom — UK GDPR

We comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 for visitors from the United Kingdom.

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Children’s Privacy

Stack Advisory is a professional B2B resource intended exclusively for adults in a business context. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@stackadvisoryus.com and we will delete it promptly.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, we are here to help.

Stack Advisory — Privacy Inquiries
Operated by Asurexe | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: hello@stackadvisoryus.com
Website: stackadvisoryus.com
Response time: Within 30 days

Questions About Our Privacy Practices?

We believe in full transparency. If anything in this policy is unclear or you have questions about how we handle your data, reach out — we respond to every message.

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