Foothold ("we", "us") runs this website to publish free guides about starting a small online business. This policy explains how we handle your information. If anything here is unclear, email us and we'll explain it.
What we collect
- Information you give us. If you fill in our form, we collect the name and email address you enter, so we can send you the free Starter Kit and occasional related emails.
- Basic usage data. Like most websites, our host and any analytics we use may record non-identifying technical data — such as pages visited, browser type, and approximate region — to understand how the site is used.
- We do not collect payment details on this site. Any purchase happens on the third-party tools we link to (for example, Systeme.io), under their own policies.
How we use it
- To send you the free resource you requested and follow-up emails you can opt out of at any time.
- To improve our guides and understand what readers find useful.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.
The tools we use
We rely on a few trusted third-party services to run the site. Each has its own privacy policy:
- Email & forms: we use an email marketing platform (Systeme.io) to store contacts and send emails.
- Hosting: the site is hosted on Netlify.
- Affiliate links: some outbound links are affiliate links. When you click them, the destination site may set a cookie to credit us for the referral — at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure.
Cookies
We keep cookies to a minimum. Your browser stores a small preference (like your light/dark theme choice) locally on your device. Third-party tools we use, and affiliate destinations you click through to, may set their own cookies under their policies.
Your choices & rights
- Unsubscribe anytime. Every email we send has an unsubscribe link.
- Access or deletion. You can ask us what data we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, by emailing us. We'll honor reasonable requests.
- Depending on where you live (for example, the EU/UK or California), you may have additional rights over your data. We aim to respect those rights for everyone.
Children
This site is intended for adults. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 16.
Changes to this policy
If we update this policy, we'll change the date at the top. Continued use of the site means you accept the current version.
Contact
Questions about your privacy? Reply to any email from us, or reach out through the site. We read every message.
This page is provided for transparency and general information. It isn't legal advice. As your business grows, consider having a professional review your policies for your specific situation and jurisdiction.