You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
Last updated: October 24, 2024
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how James B. Fannin ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our websites:
jamesfannin.substack.com
jamesbfannin.biz
isitfriday.com
jbfventuresllc.com
primepickr.com
mybetterstuff.com
This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data
Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with the law
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect and store only the following information that you provide directly to us:
Name
Email address
For financial transactions:
We DO NOT store credit card information
Payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment processors
We maintain only transaction records necessary for business and tax purposes
No sensitive financial information is stored on our servers
Categories of Personal Information (CCPA)
In the past 12 months, we have collected:
Identifiers (name, email address)
Commercial information (products or services purchased)
Internet activity (browsing history, search history)
Geolocation data (IP address)
Data Sharing Practices
Information is only shared between our owned and operated domains listed above
We DO NOT sell your personal information to any third parties
Information sharing with external parties is strictly limited to:
Processing payments for orders
Fulfilling subscriptions
Legal requirements
Protecting against fraud or unauthorized transactions
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our websites, including:
Browser type
Access times
Pages viewed
IP address
Device information
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
As long as needed to provide you with our services
As required to comply with legal obligations
As necessary to resolve disputes
For the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
Your Privacy Rights
For California Residents (CCPA Rights)
You have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect and how it is used and shared
Delete your personal information
Opt out of the sale of your personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section.
For EU Residents (GDPR Rights)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Erase your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict the processing of your personal data
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Response Timing
We will respond to all legitimate requests within:
45 days for CCPA requests
30 days for GDPR requests
International Data Transfers
For EU residents, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring your data outside the EEA, including:
Standard contractual clauses
Appropriate security measures
Ensuring adequate data protection standards
Cookie Policy
We use essential and analytical cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For EU users, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
Encryption of sensitive data
Regular security assessments
Access controls
Secure data storage
Regular security training for personnel
Incident response procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age (16 in the EU). While children may access our websites, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice as required by law.
Data Protection Officer
For EU privacy matters, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at support@jamesbfannin.biz
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at support@jamesbfannin.biz
For California residents: Toll-free number: 800-377-5671 Email: support@jamesbfannin.biz
Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States. Any disputes relating to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Guadalupe County, Texas, except where prohibited by applicable law. For EU residents and other jurisdictions with mandatory local legal requirements, this choice of jurisdiction does not deprive you of any mandatory consumer protections under the laws of your country of residence.
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