Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with your use of this website and any related content, products, or services (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and to our Website Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you must not use the Site.

The Site promotes and provides information about the book Ideas That Spread: How Entrepreneurs Craft Ideas that Change the World and related resources for entrepreneurs (the “Book”).

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the Site. We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide directly. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide when you:
  • Join an email list or request free resources;
  • Download tools, guides, or similar materials;
  • Fill out a contact form or otherwise communicate with us; or
  • Respond to surveys, questionnaires, or feedback requests.
• Information collected automatically. When you visit or interact with the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as (without limitation) your IP address, device and browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location based on IP, and the date and time of your visit. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies as described below.
• Information from third parties. We may receive limited information about you from third parties, including, but without limitation, analytics providers, email service providers, advertising networks, and third-party platforms where the Book or related resources are offered.

2. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining the Site and our related services;
• Communicating with you, including, but without limitation, responding to your inquiries, sending you requested resources, and providing administrative or service-related messages;
• Sending marketing or promotional communications about the Book, related resources, or offerings that may be of interest to you (in accordance with applicable law and your communication preferences);
• Understanding how visitors use the Site and improving the Site’s content, layout, and functionality;
• Developing new content, products, or services for entrepreneurs;
• Protecting the security and integrity of the Site, including, but without limitation, detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud, abuse, or other harmful activity; and
• Complying with legal obligations, enforcing our rights, and asserting or defending against legal claims.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Like many websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies (for example, pixels or tags) to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help the Site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it.

We may use different types of cookies, including, but without limitation, cookies that:

• Are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site;
• Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve performance and content; and
• Support features such as remembering your preferences.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. You can usually modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

4. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These third parties may collect information about your use of the Site over time and across different websites and services, using cookies or similar technologies.

The information collected by such third parties is subject to their own privacy policies. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices of these third-party providers.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Service providers. We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, including, but without limitation, email delivery, analytics, hosting, and security. These providers are authorized to use the information only as necessary to provide services to us.
• Third-party platforms where the Book is sold or promoted. If you choose to purchase the Book or related products through third-party platforms (such as online retailers), those transactions are governed by the terms and policies of the relevant third party. We may receive limited information from those platforms (for example, high-level sales or performance data), but we do not control their collection or use of your information.
• Business transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or other business transaction affecting the Site, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the commitments in place at that time.
• Legal and safety reasons. We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:
  • Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or others; or
  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
• With your consent. We may share information for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection, when you provide your consent.

6. Email Communications and Marketing

If you provide your email address, we may send you messages about the Book, related resources, and other updates that may be relevant to entrepreneurs.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us at the email address listed below. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-marketing messages, such as administrative or transactional notices related to resources you requested.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods may include, but are not limited to, the nature of the information, the purpose for which it was collected, and our legal or contractual obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your information, which may include, but are not limited to, the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions;
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing;
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing; and
• Receive a copy of your information in a portable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights (if available under the laws of your jurisdiction), please contact us using the email address listed in the “Contact Us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

11. International Visitors

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to any such transfer.

12. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party properties, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Any changes will become effective when the updated policy is posted on the Site.

Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you must stop using the Site.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:

Email: support@thelaunchpadincubator.com