Privacy Policy

(Welcome • Respectful • Dignified)

Last updated: [2026-01-04]

Your privacy matters. This policy explains, in clear and human terms, how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or become a member. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to share personal information when you:

• Join the membership
• Create or update your account
• Contact me directly
• Subscribe to emails or updates

This may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers)
• Any messages you send

This information is used only to deliver your membership, communicate with you, and maintain your account.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the site, basic technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• General location (country or region)
• Time spent on the site

This information is used to maintain security, improve performance, and understand how the site is used. No advertising profiles are created.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This site uses only essential cookies required for:

• Security
• Basic site functionality
• Membership access
• Remembering your login session

This site does not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Behavioral tracking cookies
• Third‑party marketing pixels

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

4. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

• Provide access to your membership
• Deliver creative work you’ve subscribed to
• Process payments securely
• Respond to your messages
• Maintain the security and performance of the site
• Send important service‑related updates

Your information is not sold, rented, traded, or shared with advertisers.

5. Payment Processing

Payments are handled by trusted third‑party providers. These providers process your payment details securely. I do not store or have access to your full credit card information.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR‑Aligned)

If you are located in the European Union, your information is processed under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Contract: To provide the membership or services you requested
• Consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to updates
• Legitimate interest: To maintain site security and performance
• Legal obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws

7. Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared only with:

• Payment processors
• Hosting providers
• Email service providers

These partners are used solely to operate the site and deliver your membership. They are required to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes.

Your information is never sold or shared for advertising.

8. Data Retention

Your information is kept only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide your membership
• Maintain your account
• Meet legal or tax obligations

You may request deletion of your information at any time.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the information held about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact:

george@georgemichaelbennett.com

Requests will be handled with respect and care.

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. No information is knowingly collected from children. If you believe information has been collected from a child, please contact me so it can be removed promptly.

(A separate Children’s Privacy and Cookies page will expand on this.)

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries where hosting or service providers operate. These providers are required to protect your information under strict contractual safeguards.

12. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect your information, including:

• Secure hosting
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Limited access to personal data
• Trusted third‑party processors

No system is perfect, but your information is handled with care and respect.

13. Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your information, you are welcome to reach out:

george@georgemichaelbennett.com

Your privacy will always be treated with dignity.