Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February Fifteenth, Two Thousand and Twenty Five.

RKResh ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with our website, designed to deliver unique publication experiences and foster community connections. Please read this document carefully to understand our practices and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

To provide and improve our services, we collect the following information:

1. Personal Information

• Name and Email Address: Required for membership account creation and communication.
• Payment Details: Payment transactions are securely processed through Stripe. While we do not store your payment details, Stripe may collect and process this information.

2. Automatically Collected Data

• IP Address: Logged for security purposes and to improve analytics.
• Analytical Data: We collect information about your interactions with our website through tools like Google Analytics. This data includes details such as page views, time spent on the site, and geographic location based on IP address.

3. Third-Party Interactions

• Future Service Providers: RKResh may utilize additional third-party providers in the future to enhance website functionality or services. These providers may collect or process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves several purposes, including but not limited to:

1. Managing Membership Accounts: To create and maintain your account, including granting access to tiered content.
2. Analytics and Performance Improvements: To understand how users interact with our website and improve its performance.
3. Email Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and post notifications directly to your inbox.
4. Marketing: To share news, offers, or announcements relevant to your interests.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with third-party services essential to our operations, as outlined below:

• Stripe: Processes all payment information securely. For details on their privacy practices, please refer to Stripe's policies.
• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage metrics to enhance user experience. Google may also collect data in compliance with their own privacy policies.
• Future Service Providers: If and when RKResh adopts additional third-party providers, they will only process your personal data as necessary to support functionality, website operations, or other service improvements. These providers will be required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties under any circumstances.

Your Rights

We respect your rights and provide ways for you to control your information:

• Access: You may request to view the personal information we have collected about you.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time through the provided links in our emails.
• Consent Withdrawal: If you previously consented to data collection, you may withdraw your consent by contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, please email us at rkresh[at]protonmail.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

International Data Compliance

We strive to comply with privacy laws worldwide, including:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights regarding data access, portability, and objections to processing.
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): If you are a California resident, you have the right to request details about the data we collect and opt-out of the sale of personal information (though we do not sell user data).

Your data may be transferred and processed outside your home jurisdiction, but we ensure it remains safeguarded through appropriate measures.

Security Measures

We take your privacy seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure third-party data handling processes. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. Major updates will be communicated via email or posted prominently on our website. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data handling practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us at rkresh[at]protonmail.com. We aim to respond promptly and resolve your concerns to the best of our ability.

Your privacy is fundamental to our commitment to creating an engaging and trustworthy publication platform. Thank you for being part of the RKResh community.