Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Great Ideas Publishing (“Great Ideas Publishing,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you interact with our websites or services (collectively, the “Services”).

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information when you:

  • Use or access our Services

  • Contact us by email, phone, or in person

  • Subscribe to our newsletters or updates

  • Register for a membership

  • Purchase a product or service

This information may include:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, contact details, payment information, and transaction history

  • Purchase/Registration Information: Name, shipping address, billing information, and phone number

  • Financial Information: Payment data collected by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Transaction Information: Purchase amount, products, and order history

  • Communication Content: Messages, support inquiries, and contact details

Some features of the Services may not function without this information.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

We or our service providers may automatically collect:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring URLs

  • Usage Data: Page visits, feature use, and engagement with the site

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique identifiers

  • Location Data: General location inferred from your IP address

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tools for analytics, functionality, and marketing

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Services function.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may combine the information you provide with data received from vendors, such as payment processors or analytics providers.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Services

  • Process transactions and deliver products

  • Communicate with you

  • Analyze usage and enhance user experience

  • Conduct marketing and promotional activities

  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Develop new offerings

  • Carry out any other purpose described to you at the time of collection

We may also use de-identified or aggregated information for analytics, reporting, marketing, and other lawful purposes.

3. How We Share Personal Information

We may share your information with:

  • Affiliates and Subsidiaries

  • Vendors and Service Providers who support payment processing, marketing, analytics, hosting, security, customer support, and ecommerce functionality

  • Legal Authorities when required to comply with laws or respond to legal requests

  • Third Parties for Safety and Security to protect against fraud or threats

  • Business Partners in the event of a merger, sale, or asset transfer

  • Others with Your Consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties in exchange for money, but we may share it for targeted advertising or analytics.

4. Online Analytics and Tailored Advertising

A. Analytics

We use third-party tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how users interact with the Services. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

B. Tailored Advertising

We may work with advertising partners to show you ads based on your browsing behavior. These partners may use cookies and tracking technologies across sites.

To opt out of targeted ads, visit:

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where supported.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update inaccurate information

  • Delete your personal information

  • Object to or restrict how we process your data

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

  • Transfer your data to another provider

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, email us at support@greatideasbooks.com. We may request identity verification before responding.

6. International Users

By using the Services, you consent to the transfer and storage of your personal information in the United States and other countries with privacy laws that may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We may keep some data longer if required by law or to enforce agreements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately at support@greatideasbooks.com.

9. Notice to California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). This section outlines those rights and how to exercise them.

A. Categories of Personal Information Collected and Disclosed

We collect the categories of personal information outlined in Section 1, including:

  • Identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address)

  • Commercial information (e.g., products or services purchased)

  • Internet or other network activity (e.g., browsing history)

  • Financial data (e.g., payment method details, processed by third parties)

  • Audio/visual data (if applicable, such as support calls)

  • Other information you provide directly

We may disclose this information to service providers, advertising partners, and business partners as described in Section 3 for operational, legal, or marketing purposes.

B. Sensitive Personal Information

We collect limited sensitive personal information, such as login credentials for your account. We do not use this information for purposes that require an opt-out under the CPRA.

C. Your California Privacy Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we collect about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information

  • Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

  • Receive information about financial incentives (if applicable)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@greatideasbooks.com. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

D. Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information (e.g., through cookies) to advertising and analytics partners. Under the CCPA, this may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of data. To opt out, email support@greatideasbooks.com or use browser-based opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control. These settings apply per browser or device.

We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of individuals under age 16.

E. Shine the Light

Under California’s “Shine the Light” law, residents may request details on the types of personal information we share with third parties for their direct marketing. Great Ideas Publishing does not share information for direct marketing purposes.

10. Security

We use technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. The revised version will be posted with an updated date. Continued use of the Services means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Great Ideas Publishing
Email: support@greatideasbooks.com