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 analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track page views, user interactions, and reading behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This data is used to understand user engagement and improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- 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
Plausible, Vercel Analytics, and Web Vitals do not use cookies and do not track you across websites. Google Analytics may use cookies to track your visit. All analytics data is used solely to improve our website experience.
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
- Google Analytics: Website analytics to understand visitor behavior and engagement
- 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 use minimal cookies on our website:
- Google Analytics cookies: Google Analytics may set cookies to track your visit and understand how you interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous usage data.
- Plausible Analytics: Does not use cookies
- Vercel Analytics: Does not use cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some analytics functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking you across other websites.
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.