Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in relation to our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Email Addresses (MailerLite)

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address through MailerLite. This information is used solely to send you newsletters and updates about our content, products, and services.

• Purpose: Email marketing and newsletter distribution
• Legal basis: Consent (you explicitly opt-in to our mailing list)
• Retention: We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed
• Third-party processor: MailerLite (compliant with GDPR)

You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at hello@danieltaiwo.com.

1.2 Contact Form Information (Formspree)

When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect the information you provide, which typically includes your name, email address, and message content.

• Purpose: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Legal basis: Consent and legitimate interest in responding to your requests
• Retention: We retain contact information for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically 12 months
• Third-party processor: Formspree (mreypank account - GDPR compliant)

Formspree is compliant with GDPR and stores your information securely. For more information, please refer to Formspree's Privacy Policy.

1.3 Purchase Information (Gumroad)

When you purchase products or digital goods through Gumroad, we collect payment and delivery information necessary to process your purchase.

• Information collected: Name, email address, payment information (processed securely by Gumroad), and purchase history
• Purpose: To process and fulfill your orders, send receipts, and provide customer support
• Legal basis: Contract fulfillment and legitimate business interests
• Retention: We retain purchase records for accounting and legal compliance purposes (typically 6 years)
• Third-party processor: Gumroad (PCI DSS compliant, GDPR compliant)

Payment information is processed securely by Gumroad and is not stored on our servers. For details on how Gumroad handles your information, see Gumroad's Privacy Policy.

1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you interact with our content.

• Types of cookies: Essential cookies (required for site functionality) and analytics cookies (to understand user behavior)
• Purpose: To remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve our services
• Legal basis: Consent (for non-essential cookies) and legitimate interest
• Duration: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for up to 12 months

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to reject cookies, but this may affect your experience on our website.

1.5 Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referral source and clickstream data

This information is collected to analyze website performance, prevent fraud, and understand user behavior patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To deliver newsletters and marketing communications (MailerLite)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support (Formspree)
• To process and fulfill orders (Gumroad)
• To improve and optimize our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and security breaches
• To personalize your experience on our website

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we share your information with the following service providers who process it on our behalf:

• MailerLite: For email marketing and list management
• Formspree: For contact form submissions
• Gumroad: For payment processing and order fulfillment

All third-party processors are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with GDPR requirements. We do not share information with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR (UK Focus)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

4.1 Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

4.2 Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.

4.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. This right is not absolute and may not apply if we need to retain your information for legal compliance.

4.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your information in certain circumstances.

4.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request your information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have it transmitted to another organization where applicable.

4.6 Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your information for marketing purposes and other legitimate interests.

4.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@danieltaiwo.com

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Email subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Contact form inquiries: Retained for 12 months or until resolved
• Purchase records: Retained for 6 years for accounting and legal compliance
• Cookies and tracking data: Retained as specified in our cookie settings

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password protocols and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the UK or EU, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws. By using our website and services, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that any transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with our service providers.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's use of our services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

12. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the UK and believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113