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Privacy Policy for www.brianmalek.com

It is www.brianmalek.com's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you, or which you may provide to us, under the circumstances set out below. Accordingly, we have developed this Privacy Policy to help you understand how we collect, use, communicate, disclose, safeguard, and otherwise make use of your personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”).

We will only collect and use your Personal Data where:

  • We have lawful grounds to do so, including to comply with our legal obligations;

  • We are performing a contract with you (e.g., providing content, products, or services); and

  • We have legitimate interests in using your Personal Data, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”), we, www.brianmalek.com, are the “data controller.” If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your Personal Data, please contact us via the details provided at the end of this policy.

This policy is effective as of November 2024. We review our privacy practices regularly and may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently to ensure you are familiar with its current content.

Personal Data We Collect

1. Data You Provide Voluntarily

We collect Personal Data that you choose to provide directly on the Website, including:

ActivityTypes of Personal Data Collected

When you sign up to receive free content (e.g., eBooks, videos, offers)First name, Last name, Email address

When you purchase a book directly from usName, Email address, Phone number, Any free-text input you submit, Payment method choice (Note: payment details are processed securely by our payment provider and never stored on our servers)

When you submit a media inquiryName, Email address, Phone number, Any free-text input you submit

2. Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information such as:

  • Your browser type and operating system

  • The domain name of your internet service provider

This data is not linked to any Personal Data.
We may also collect data through cookies. Please see our [Cookie Policy] for more information on the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We will only use your Personal Data when legally permitted. Most commonly, we use your data to:

  • Process and manage your use of the Website

  • Respond to inquiries, comments, or requests

  • Send marketing communications (if you have opted in)

  • Improve services and user experience through analytics

Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers as needed to:

  • Fulfill orders and deliver content

  • Host and maintain our website

  • Manage advertising or analytics campaigns (e.g., Facebook, Google Ads)

All third-party partners must meet appropriate privacy and data protection standards.

Security of Your Data

We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in compliance with applicable law (including GDPR) to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Data that is no longer needed is either deleted or anonymized.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Data from individuals under the age of 15. If you are under 15, please do not provide any Personal Data.

Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to:

  • See what Personal Data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw previously given consent

  • Express any concerns regarding third-party use

Change of Purpose

We will only use your Personal Data for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we reasonably determine that another use is compatible with the original purpose. If we need to use it for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis for the change.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 info@brianmalek.com

Additional Notes

  • Our website uses a cookie consent banner to notify users and allow control over non-essential cookies.

  • The author may receive compensation for affiliate links or product recommendations on this website.

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