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Privacy Policy

Summary

Privacy policy for The Startup Law Blog — how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Who We Are

The Startup Law Blog is a legal resource for founders and entrepreneurs, published at thestartuplawblog.com. The blog is operated by Joe Wallin, an attorney based in Seattle, Washington.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us. This may include your name and email address.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit the site, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to send you our newsletter and other updates you have subscribed to, respond to your comments and questions, and improve the content and performance of this site.

Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit, what pages you visit, and what other sites you used before coming to this site. We use this information only to improve the site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, not your name or other personally identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates about new posts and other content related to startup law. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you.

Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience. Cookies help us understand how you use the site and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly if you do.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who help us operate the site (such as email delivery and analytics), but only to the extent necessary to provide those services.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, or for other legitimate purposes such as complying with our legal obligations.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

This site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at joe@thestartuplawblog.com.

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