I have received a follow up email by them in a very timely manner:
> Hi,
>
> Sure, we will record your user ID and your details won't be transferred to other CA, as the alternative CA option is for those who need it.
>
> Best regards,
> StartCom Certification
> Authority
I always hated their interface but as a broke high school student I couldn’t afford to have a paid certificate. Thankfully we have Let’s Encrypt now