Privacy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

The School for Self-Centered Growth ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at selfcenteredgrowth.com or use our services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Create an account or register for services
Make a purchase
Fill out forms, questionnaires, or assessments
Subscribe to our email list
Contact us with questions or feedback
Participate in programs or coaching sessions

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment information
Responses to questionnaires and assessments
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages you visit and features you use
Date and time of your visit
Referring website or source
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Services:

Process and fulfill your orders
Deliver digital products, programs, and services
Create and manage your account
Provide personalized services such as Relationship Audits
Communicate with you about your purchases and services

To Improve Our Services:

Analyze how our website is used
Understand user preferences and behavior
Develop new features and offerings
Enhance user experience

To Communicate With You:

Send order confirmations and receipts
Provide customer support
Send program updates and important notices
Send marketing emails and newsletters (with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries

For Legal and Security Purposes:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and property
Prevent fraud and abuse
Enforce our Terms and Conditions

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate our business, including:

Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Wix Payments)
Email marketing services
Website hosting providers (Wix)
Analytics services (Google Analytics)
Customer support tools

These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government agencies).

Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have.

With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to provide a better user experience.

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, login sessions)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)

Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites to deliver personalized ads and measure campaign effectiveness

Your Cookie Choices: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Email Communications

Marketing Emails: If you subscribe to our email list, we will send you newsletters, updates, resources, and promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

Transactional Emails: We will send you emails related to your account and purchases, such as order confirmations, password resets, program access information, and audit delivery. You cannot opt out of these essential communications while using our services.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it, including:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
Regular security assessments
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Secure storage of sensitive data

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention Periods:

Account information: As long as your account is active, plus a reasonable period thereafter
Transaction records: As required by law (typically 7 years for tax purposes)
Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Audit questionnaires and results: As long as reasonably necessary to provide services

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Right to Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes

Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information

Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to our processing of your information at any time

Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@selfcenteredgrowth.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information

Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information

Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights

We Do Not Sell Personal Information: The School for Self-Centered Growth does not sell personal information to third parties.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@selfcenteredgrowth.com or call us at [phone number if applicable].

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on:

Your consent (for marketing emails)
Performance of a contract (to provide services you've purchased)
Legitimate interests (to improve our services and website)
Legal obligations (to comply with laws)

Data Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at hello@selfcenteredgrowth.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@selfcenteredgrowth.com.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and post the revised policy on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we may notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

The School for Self-Centered Growth

Email: hello@selfcenteredgrowth.com
Website: selfcenteredgrowth.com

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025