1. Who We Are
The Honey Seals, LLC ("we," "our," "us") publishes newsletters and operates websites. We use trusted third-party providers, including Beehiiv (newsletter platform), Netlify (website hosting), and Stripe (payment processing for premium subscriptions).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact info (like email address and name).
- Engagement data (newsletter opens, clicks, unsubscribes).
- Website usage (IP address, browser/device info, pages visited).
- Payment info if you purchase a subscription (processed securely by Stripe; we don't store raw card numbers).
- Optional info you share with us (survey responses, comments, or messages).
3. How We Use Information
We may use your information for any lawful business purpose, including:
- Sending newsletters and communications.
- Improving and personalizing content.
- Analytics, research, and performance tracking.
- Marketing and advertising (including profiling and targeted ads, where permitted).
- Processing payments.
- Security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
- Business transfers (merger, sale, acquisition, reorganization).
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (Beehiiv, Netlify, Stripe, analytics/advertising partners).
- Business partners or affiliates for joint promotions.
- Authorities when legally required.
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g. merger or acquisition).
We do not "sell" your data in exchange for money, but we may share it with partners for advertising, analytics, or marketing purposes where allowed.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our Services use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Ensure functionality and security.
- Track newsletter engagement and site usage.
- Support marketing and analytics.
Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where required by law (e.g., California, Connecticut beginning Jan 1, 2025), we honor browser-based GPC signals as opt-out requests for targeted advertising and sharing.
6. Your Rights & Choices
- Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link.
- You may contact us anytime to access, correct, or delete your information.
- Depending on where you live (California, Connecticut, EU/UK, Canada), you may have additional rights under local privacy laws (e.g., opt-out of sale/sharing, portability, withdrawal of consent). We will respect those rights as required by law.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If we learn we have, we will delete it.
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.
9. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new "Effective Date."
10. Contact Us
The Honey Seals, LLC
122 Rockwell Rd, Bethel, Connecticut 06801
thehoneyseals@gmail.com
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