Effective 16 September, 2024:

1. Scope of the Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the website Net Positive Content netpositivecontent.com hosted on the Squarespace platform, and all associated social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and others. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

2. Notification of Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information from visitors to our website and social media platforms. This includes information provided voluntarily (e.g., via contact forms) and automatically (e.g., via cookies). This policy also covers data collected by third-party tools integrated with our Squarespace site, such as MailerLite (email marketing), ThriveCart (pages, courses), and Stripe (payment processing).

3. Types of Personal Information Collected
We may collect the following information:

• Name and contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Information provided through forms (e.g., job inquiries, feedback)

• Payment information for products & services processed via ThriveCart and Stripe

• Behavior data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site) collected through cookies and analytics tools

4. How We Use Personal Information
The personal information we collect is used for:

• Providing requested services and products

• Communicating with clients and users

• Improving website functionality and user experience

• Complying with legal obligations

• Marketing and promotional purposes using MailerLite (with explicit consent)

5. Data Storage and Security
Personal data is stored securely on Squarespace's servers,  located globally, and data may be transferred and stored outside of your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We take reasonable measures to ensure your data is secure, in compliance with GDPR regulations.

We use third-party providers such as ThriveCart, Stripe, and MailerLite to process payments and manage email marketing, which may store data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Our website uses SSL encryption to secure data transmission.

6. Your GDPR Rights (EU Citizens)
Under the GDPR, EU citizens have the following rights:

• Right to access the personal data we hold on you

• Right to correct inaccurate personal data

• Right to request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)

• Right to restrict processing of your data

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to the processing of your data
  To exercise these rights, you may contact us at hello@netpositivecontent.com or through the Contact Form.

• If you have concerns about our processing of your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website and remember your preferences. Squarespace's built-in cookie banner ensures that you are informed of this data collection, and you can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.

8. Policy on Minors
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to request its removal.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete the data.

10. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except when necessary to provide services (e.g., payment processors like ThriveCart and Stripe, or email marketing services like MailerLite) or when required by law.

11. Access to Your Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, as well as request its correction or deletion. To make a request, please contact us at hello@netpositivecontent.com or through the Contact Form.

12. Use and Sharing of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) vs. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII)
PII, such as your name and contact information, is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy and is not shared without your consent. Non-PII, such as anonymized data collected via tools like Google Analytics on our Squarespace site, may be used for research, analytics, or to improve our services.

13. Privacy Rights for California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request access to their personal data, request its deletion, or opt out of its sale. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact hello@netpositivecontent.com or through the Contact Form.

14. Limitation of Responsibility
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. You are responsible for protecting your login credentials and any data shared on this website.

15. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will notify users by posting the updated policy on this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new policy.