Effective Date: January 6, 2025

At PureSelfHelp.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your data. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you provide.

• Non-Personal Information:
  We may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, and browsing behavior using cookies and analytics tools.

• Sensitive Personal Data:
  We do not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health data, etc. unless explicitly provided by you, and only for the purposes you specify.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and improve our website.
• To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in).
• To respond to your comments, questions, or inquiries.
• To analyze website performance and user behavior.
• To comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from government authorities.

Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR):
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Consent: When you provide your personal information through newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, etc.
• Contractual necessity: To fulfill your requests or provide services you have requested.
• Legitimate interests: For analysis and improvement of our services, website, and user experience.
• Compliance with legal obligations: To fulfill legal requirements.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies may:

• Remember your preferences.
• Analyze how users interact with our website.
• Deliver targeted advertisements through third-party platforms.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function as intended without cookies. We provide a cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance, allowing you to manage your preferences.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email service providers, analytics tools).
• If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PureSelfHelp.com or others.
• With third-party advertisers, solely to deliver targeted advertisements (subject to your consent under GDPR and CCPA).

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request to update or correct inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal data, but if we do in the future, you have the right to opt-out of such sales.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with legal obligations or to reflect changes in our practices. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at:
Email: [Insert Email Address]

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