Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 8, 2025
Last Updated: July 8, 2025

Our Promise to You

At Simple Digital Safety, we take your privacy as seriously as we take your security. After 15+ years protecting data, we know how important it is to be transparent about what information we collect and how we use it. This policy explains everything in plain English - no legal jargon required!

The Short Version: We only collect what we need to help you stay safe online. We never sell your data. Ever. You can always ask us to delete your information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our website, you might share:

Contact Information: Your name and email address when you download resources or join our newsletter
Payment Information: Billing details when you purchase products (securely processed by our payment provider - we never see your full card details)
Communications: Messages you send us through contact forms or email
Preferences: Your selected learning path and resource interests

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

Usage Information: Pages you visit, time spent, links clicked
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen size (to optimize your experience)
Location: General geographic region (country/state level only, not specific location)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive:

Payment Confirmation: Transaction verification from payment processors
Analytics Data: Aggregated visitor statistics from Google Analytics

2. How We Use Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help our website remember your preferences and work properly. Think of them as bookmarks that help us provide a better experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Keep you logged in
Remember items in your shopping cart
Maintain your security settings
Make the website function properly

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Understand which pages are most helpful
See how people find our site
Improve our resources based on usage patterns
Track download popularity

Email Tracking (Newsletter Subscribers Only)

See if you opened our emails
Understand which content is most valuable
Improve our newsletter content

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some features from working properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Our Services

Send you requested resources and downloads
Process your product purchases
Respond to your questions and support requests
Send your newsletter subscription (only if you signed up)

Improve Our Offerings

Understand which resources are most helpful
Create better content based on your needs
Fix technical issues and improve site performance
Personalize your experience based on your selected path

Communicate With You

Send important security alerts (critical updates only)
Provide customer support
Share new resources relevant to your interests (if subscribed)
Request feedback about your experience

Legal and Safety

Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and abuse
Protect our rights and the safety of our users

4. Who We Share Information With

We never sell your personal information. Period.

We only share your information with:

Service Providers

Systeme.io: Hosts our website and email service
Payment Processors: Stripe/PayPal for secure transactions
Google Analytics: Anonymous site usage data
Email Service: For newsletter delivery

All service providers are required to protect your information and only use it to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, such as:

Court orders or legal process
Government requests (we'll notify you unless prohibited)
To protect rights, safety, or property

5. How We Protect Your Information

Your security is our priority. We implement:

Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Secure Storage: Protected servers with restricted access
Regular Updates: Security patches and monitoring
Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access personal data
Payment Security: PCI-compliant payment processing

While no system is 100% secure, we use industry-standard practices to protect your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your information:

Access and Correction

Request a copy of your personal information
Correct any inaccurate information
See what information we have about you

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and personal data
Note: We may retain certain information for legal compliance

Communication Preferences

Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime (link in every email)
Opt-out of non-essential communications
Choose which types of updates you receive

Do Not Track

We respect browser "Do Not Track" signals when detected.

7. Children's Privacy

Simple Digital Safety is committed to protecting children online:

We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13
Our resources are designed for parents/adults to implement
If we learn we've collected information from a child under 13, we'll delete it immediately
Parents can contact us about their children's information

8. International Visitors

Our website is operated from the United States: