Your privacy matters. This policy explains clearly what information is collected when you visit this site or join the email list, how it is used, and what choices you have. No legal jargon. No surprises.
Your privacy matters. This policy explains clearly what information is collected when you visit this site or join the email list, how it is used, and what choices you have. No legal jargon. No surprises.
This website is operated by Eric Coste, an independent author and publisher based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. References to "we," "us," or "our" in this policy refer to Eric Coste.
This policy applies to the website where you are reading this, any associated email list, and digital products sold or distributed under the Eric Coste name.
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: hello@ericcoste.com
We collect only the minimum information necessary to deliver the service you requested.
Information you provide directly:
Information collected automatically:
We do not collect payment information directly. All purchases are processed by third-party payment providers such as Payhip and Stripe, which have their own privacy policies.
Your information is used exclusively for the following purposes:
We do not use your information for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or any purpose beyond what is listed above.
By submitting your email address on this site, you are opting in to receive the free 3-part series and occasional emails from Eric Coste. These may include follow-up content, book announcements, and relevant resources.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Every email we send includes a clearly visible unsubscribe link at the bottom. Clicking it immediately removes you from the list. You will not receive further emails after unsubscribing.
We use Resend to deliver email. Your email address and first name are stored in Resend's system. Resend's privacy policy is available at resend.com/privacy.
We do not send spam. We do not share your email address with advertisers or any third party for marketing purposes. Ever.
This site uses a small number of third-party services to operate. Each processes data according to their own privacy policies:
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with any third party for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
This site uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or fingerprinting technologies.
If basic analytics are enabled, data is collected in aggregate and anonymised. No individual user profiles are built. You can disable cookies entirely in your browser settings without losing access to any content on this site.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any behavioural advertising platform on this site.
We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain subscribed to the email list. When you unsubscribe, your data is removed from active sending lists immediately. Residual copies in backup systems are purged within 30 days.
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months for the purpose of reference and follow-up, then deleted.
Purchase records held by Payhip and Stripe are subject to their own retention policies and applicable financial regulations.
Regardless of where you are located, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@ericcoste.com. We will respond within 30 days.
California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and to request deletion. Contact us at the email above to exercise these rights.
EU / UK residents (GDPR): Our lawful basis for processing your email address is consent, which you provided when you submitted the opt-in form. You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing. If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted access to data systems, and use of reputable third-party infrastructure providers.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we use industry-standard protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
This site and its content are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at hello@ericcoste.com and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the change. For significant changes that affect how your data is used, we will notify active subscribers by email.
Continued use of this site or the email list after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
For any questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us directly:
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days.