Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 18, 2026
Last updated: March 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how sproutvest.com ("the Site"), operated by SproutVest Advisers, Ltd. Co., collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the Site or book a call through our scheduling service.
What We Collect
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
The Site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. GA4 collects:
- Page views: which pages you visit and when
- Device and browser information: screen size, browser type, operating system
- Approximate location: country and city level, derived from IP address (your full IP address is not stored by GA4)
- Interaction events: button clicks, outbound link clicks, scroll depth, and language preference
GA4 uses first-party cookies to distinguish unique visitors. These cookies do not contain personal information and are not used for advertising.
Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest in understanding Site usage and improving content.
Scheduling (Cal.com)
When you book a call through our "Book a Discovery Call" button, you are directed to Cal.com, a third-party scheduling platform. Cal.com may collect:
- Name and email address: required to confirm your booking
- Phone number: if you choose to provide it
- Any notes you include in the booking form
This data is processed by Cal.com under their own Privacy Policy. We receive the information you submit in order to prepare for and conduct the scheduled call.
Legal basis (GDPR): Performance of a contract (you are requesting a meeting) and your explicit consent when submitting the booking form.
Report Downloads (SproutVest Field Notes)
Some reports on the Site are available in exchange for your email address. When you request a download we store:
- Email address: the address you submit in the download form
- Request details: which report you requested, the page language, and timestamps of the request and download
This data is stored in a Cloudflare D1 database under our control. We use it to deliver the download and to let you know about future reports in the same series. We never sell it or share it with third parties. To have your address removed, contact us at the email address below.
Legal basis (GDPR): Your explicit consent when submitting the download form.
Hosting (Cloudflare Pages)
The Site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may automatically collect:
- IP address: in server access logs, retained temporarily for security purposes
- Request metadata: pages requested, timestamps, HTTP headers
This data is processed by Cloudflare under their own Privacy Policy.
Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest in maintaining Site security and availability.
What We Do Not Collect
- We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels
- We do not build user profiles for ad targeting
- We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing
- We do not require account creation or store passwords
- We do not collect payment information
Cookies
The Site uses the following cookies:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area, analytics cookies are not set until you give consent through the cookie banner. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using the Site but will limit analytics data collection.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Data portability: receive your data in a structured format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
Data Retention
- Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted
- Booking data is retained by Cal.com according to their retention policy and by us for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the scheduled meeting
- Server logs are retained by Cloudflare for a limited period as described in their privacy policy
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Site analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Cal.com | Meeting scheduling | cal.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | Hosting and CDN | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact:
SproutVest Advisers, Ltd. Co.
Website: sproutvest.com
Email: hello@sproutvest.com