Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 14, 2025
PinardPublishing.com (“the Platform,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, purchase eBooks, enroll in courses, or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide directly:
Name, email address, billing details, and account login information when you register, purchase products, or contact us.
Comments, reviews, or other content you post on the Platform.
Automatically collected information:
IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data for analytics and security purposes.
Cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and remember your preferences.
Media uploads:
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract such data if available.
Payment information:
Payments are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full payment card details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and fulfill purchases of eBooks, courses, and other services.
Provide account access and personalized learning experiences.
Communicate order confirmations, updates, and customer support responses.
Maintain security, detect fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
Improve website functionality, user experience, and product offerings.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your login details and preferences.
Enable secure checkout and session functionality.
Analyze traffic and usage patterns through tools like Google Analytics.
Provide a personalized experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies; however, some features may not work as intended.
4. Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Articles or course materials may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or external links). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly and may collect data or track your interaction.
Our Platform may also link to third-party services (payment processors, email providers, analytics). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with:
Service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting, email services) to operate our services.
Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable law, prevent fraud, or protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and community integrity.
Registered user accounts store profile data until you request deletion.
Purchase and transactional data are retained as long as necessary for tax, legal, and recordkeeping purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).
Object to or restrict processing of your data.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@pinardpublishing.com.
8. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards (encryption, secure hosting, access controls) to protect your personal data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. International Users
If you access the Platform outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions or privacy-related concerns, please contact us:
PinardPublishing.com
Email: privacy@pinardpublishing.com
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