Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [11,2025]

SHEQ Society (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

By accessing or using our website, digital products, email list, or upcoming SHEQ App, you agree to the terms described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Examples include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing or payment information

  • Responses to surveys

  • Account login information (if applicable)

  • Waitlist sign-up info

  • Form submissions

  • Customer service messages

  • Community/app profile information (future release)

We never store full credit card details — this is handled securely by payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, or Gum road.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Analytics)

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Clicks and scrolling behavior

  • Referring URLs

  • Location (country/city-level, not your exact address)

  • Cookie data

  • Analytics metrics

Tools that may capture data:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta Pixel

  • Hostinger site analytics

  • Email or automation tracking pixels

  • App analytics (once launched)

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors (confirmation of purchase)

  • Email platforms (open rates, link clicks, unsubscribes)

  • Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok if linked)

  • Affiliate or advertising partners

  • App stores (future)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

A. Deliver and run the SHEQ Society Services

  • Process your purchases

  • Deliver digital downloads

  • Provide account access

  • Enroll you into waitlists, newsletters, or memberships

  • Confirm transactions

  • Send receipts and confirmations

B. Improve user experience

  • Analyze website performance

  • Personalize content

  • Develop new books, courses, or app features

  • Identify trends and user interests

C. Provide customer support

  • Respond to emails

  • Fix download errors

  • Assist with account or billing questions

D. Marketing & Communication

Only if you opt-in.

We may send:

  • Newsletters

  • Waitlist updates

  • Product announcements

  • Promotions or sales

  • App launch details

  • Membership updates

You can unsubscribe at any time.

E. Legal & Compliance

We may use data to:

  • Prevent fraud

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Protect our intellectual property

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Only)

If you reside in the EU/UK, we process data under these legal bases:

  • Consent (newsletter, cookies, etc.)

  • Contract (purchases or account access)

  • Legitimate interest (analytics, user experience)

  • Legal obligation (tax or financial compliance)

4. How We Share (or Don’t Share) Your Information

We do not sell your data.

We may share limited information with trusted partners who help us operate the business:

Service providers:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad)

  • Email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Flodesk, ConvertKit)

  • Website hosting (Hostinger)

  • Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)

  • App platforms (when launched)

  • File delivery/hosting platforms

These providers must safeguard your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.

We only share the minimum necessary information.

5. Data Storage & Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Password-protected systems

  • Limited internal access

  • Data minimization practices

While we take strong precautions, no digital system is 100% risk-free.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver products

  • Maintain your account

  • Meet legal obligations

  • Support financial reporting

  • Improve services

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. Your Rights (GDPR + Global Rights)

You may request:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your data

  • To opt out of marketing emails

  • A copy of your data

  • Restricted processing

  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise rights, email:
hello@sheqsociety.com

We respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

SHEQ Society is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

If you believe a minor has submitted information, contact us immediately.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in the U.S., Europe, or other regions where our service providers operate.

We use protections consistent with GDPR standards.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their security, policies, or content.

Users should review third-party privacy policies independently.

11. California (CCPA) Notice

If you live in California, you may request:

  • Disclosure of the data we collect

  • Deletion of personal information

  • Opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)

Request access at hello@sheqsociety.com

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website means you accept any revised terms.