Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02.01.2025

1. Data We Collect

a. Personal Information

Users:

When you register, we collect:

  • Name, email, hashed password, registration date
  • Optional: Country, address, ZIP code, occupation, and goal

Subscribers:

Newsletter sign-ups require:

  • Email, name, subscription date
  • Optional: Occupation, country, goal

b. Automatically Collected Data

Usage Data:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited (via cookies)

Cookies: Essential for site functionality (e.g., login sessions)

c. Content Data

Posts you create or interact with (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Data

To Provide Services:

  • Manage user accounts and subscriptions
  • Deliver PDF guides, member content, and newsletters

Communication:

  • Send transactional emails (e.g., password resets)
  • Marketing emails (with your consent; unsubscribe anytime)

Improvements:

Analyze site traffic and user behavior (via tools like Google Analytics)

Legal Compliance:

Prevent fraud, enforce terms of service, or comply with legal requests

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We share it only with:

Trusted Third Parties:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe for subscriptions)
  • Email services (e.g., Mailchimp for newsletters)
  • Hosting providers (e.g., Vercel, AWS)

Legal Obligations:

If required by law (e.g., court orders)

4. Your Rights

  • Access/Update: View or edit your data via account settings
  • Deletion: Request account deletion by contacting info@saint.gold
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the footer link

GDPR/CCPA Rights:

EU/UK/California residents can request data portability or object to processing

5. Data Security

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS for data in transit
  • Hashing: Passwords are irreversibly hashed (never stored in plain text)
  • Access Control: Limited to authorized staff

6. Data Retention

  • Users: Retained until account deletion
  • Subscribers: Retained until unsubscribed
  • Posts: Retained indefinitely unless deleted by the user

7. Refund Policy

We are committed to your satisfaction with our services. Our refund policy includes:

  • If you are not satisfied with our services, you can request a full refund within 14 days of your purchase by contacting us at info@saint.gold
  • After the 14-day period, you may still write to us at info@saint.gold explaining your concerns and reasons for requesting a refund
  • We will review each request individually and work with you to find the best way to ensure your satisfaction with our services

8. Cookies & Tracking

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., login)
  • Analytics Cookies: Optional (managed via cookie banner)
  • Third-Party Cookies: Used by services like Google Analytics

9. Policy Changes

We'll notify users of updates via email or site banners. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests:

Email: info@saint.gold