Effective Date: 30 November 2024

At Authorversity, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, services, or interact with us. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.authorversity.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you sign up for our newsletter, register for courses, or interact with our services, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping information (for purchases)
  • Other details you provide directly, such as through forms or surveys

b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect data about your interactions with our website and services, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited, time spent, and other analytics

c. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services (e.g., courses, blog content, retreats)
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Process payments and fulfill orders
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Personalize your experience
  • Monitor and improve website performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties to provide our services, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal)
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Online community platforms or retreat tools (e.g., Zoom)

These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and cannot use your information for their purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form available on our website.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside South Africa, please note that your information may be transferred and stored in countries where data protection laws differ from your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please use the contact form available on our website.