Privacy Policy

Introduction

Join The Unplug ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website JoinTheUnplug.com and use our services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information we collect

Personal information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our email list
• Download our free lead magnet
• Purchase our products or services
• Contact us via email or forms
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests

Personal information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Click and navigation patterns

We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the site, and improve user experience.

Affiliate disclosure and tracking

Bookshop.org affiliate program

Join The Unplug participates in the Bookshop.org affiliate program. When you click on book links on our website and make a purchase through Bookshop.org, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support independent bookstores and our work in helping people rebuild their focus through reading.

Affiliate cookies and tracking

When you click on a Bookshop.org affiliate link on our site:

• Bookshop.org may place a cookie on your device to track your purchase and attribute the commission to us
• This cookie typically expires after a certain period (usually 30-90 days, as determined by Bookshop.org)
• The cookie allows Bookshop.org to identify that you came from our website
• We do not have access to your personal purchase information or payment details

The information collected through affiliate tracking may include:

• Click data (which links were clicked)
• Purchase confirmation (whether a sale was completed)
• Commission amount (for our records)
• General transaction data (aggregate purchase information, not personally identifiable)

Our commitment to transparency

We only recommend books and products we genuinely believe will help you rebuild your focus and reconnect with reading. Our affiliate relationship with Bookshop.org does not influence our recommendations. We participate in this program specifically because it supports independent bookstores, which aligns with our values and mission.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To send you our lead magnet, purchased products, and related materials
• To communicate with you about our products, services, and content
• To send you email newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To process your transactions and manage your orders
• To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To analyze website usage and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations

Information sharing and disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email marketing platforms (GoHighLevel), payment processors, and website hosting providers. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Affiliate partners: When you click affiliate links (such as Bookshop.org links), tracking information may be shared with those partners to process commissions. We do not share your personal contact information with affiliate partners.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
• Affiliate cookies: Track clicks on affiliate links (such as Bookshop.org) to attribute commissions

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Email communications and opt-out

When you subscribe to our email list or download our lead magnet, you consent to receive email communications from us, including:

• Welcome emails and lead magnet delivery
• Educational content and resources
• Product announcements and offers
• Newsletters and blog updates

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
• Contacting us directly at [[email protected]]

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to your purchases, account, or customer service inquiries.

Data security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent to our processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [[email protected]]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Bookshop.org and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Join The Unplug

Email: [[email protected]]

Website: JoinTheUnplug.com