Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2024
At Applied Curiosity, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at tryappliedcuriosity.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
This information is collected through our newsletter signup form and is used solely to send you updates about the book launch and related news.
Information Collected Automatically
We use privacy-focused analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Plausible Analytics: A cookieless, privacy-friendly analytics service that tracks page views and general usage patterns without collecting personal data
- Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring that helps us understand site speed and reliability
- Web Vitals: Anonymous performance metrics that help us improve the reading experience
These services do not use cookies and do not track you across websites. The data collected is anonymous and aggregated.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you updates about the Applied Curiosity book launch
- To notify you about pre-order availability
- To share news about book tours and events
- To improve our website's performance and user experience
- To understand which parts of our content are most engaging
Third-Party Services
We work with the following third-party services:
- Budmen Bulletin: Our email newsletter service for managing subscriptions and sending updates
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics (EU-based, GDPR-compliant)
- Vercel: Website hosting and performance analytics
- Google Fonts & Adobe Typekit: Typography services for displaying our website text
- Shopify: When pre-orders become available, we will use Shopify for secure payment processing
Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies. Our website operates entirely without cookies. The analytics services we use (Plausible and Vercel) are cookieless and respect your privacy. We do not track you across websites or build profiles about you.
Your Rights and Choices
Newsletter
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you.
Data Access and Deletion
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we have about you
- Request that we correct or update your information
- Request that we delete your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@budmen.com.
Do Not Track
Because we don't use cookies or tracking mechanisms, we inherently respect "Do Not Track" browser settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your email information is stored securely by our newsletter service provider, Budmen Bulletin.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hello@budmen.com.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in the United States through Vercel. Plausible Analytics processes data in the European Union. By using our website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Budmen Practice
Email: hello@budmen.com
Website: budmen.com
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information to third parties. You may request information about our data collection practices and exercise your rights by contacting us at hello@budmen.com.
European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@budmen.com.