Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name and email address when you download materials, subscribe to updates, or contact us.
• Payment Information: When you provide financial support through our Site, we receive confirmation of the transaction from Stripe. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
• Communications: Information contained in messages you send to us, including feedback, questions, and support requests.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
• To process and fulfill requests for book downloads and other materials
• To process financial contributions and maintain transaction records
• To send administrative communications, updates, and responses to inquiries
• To send periodic newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent, where required)
• To analyze Site usage and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To prevent fraud and ensure Site security

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal information include:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in providing requested materials or processing contributions
• Legitimate Interests: To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services, prevent fraud, and analyze usage patterns
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing (Stripe) and, where applicable, distribution link providers such as Amazon KDP, as well as email services, hosting providers, and analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information with third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 General Rights

You may:

• Access and Update: Review and update your personal information by contacting us
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link in our messages
• Delete Cookies: Manage or delete cookies through your browser settings

6.2 Additional Rights for EEA/UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6.3 Additional Rights for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request disclosure of information collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (though we do not sell personal information).

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. When we transfer information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Site or via email. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For EEA/UK users, if you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.