Privacy policy 

Effective Date: [09/Feb/2025]

1. Introduction
The Product Seat ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.theproductseat.com (the "Site") and use our services.

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

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal and non-personal data:

A. Personal Information (Provided by You)
When you interact with our Site or Services, we may collect:

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number
Account Information: Username, password
Payment Information: Billing address, transaction details (processed via third-party payment providers)
Communication Data: Messages, emails, and feedback
Other Voluntarily Provided Data: Any additional information you provide when signing up for coaching, filling out forms, or engaging with our content
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
Website Activity: Pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from:

Social media platforms (if you interact with our LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook pages)
Analytics providers like Google Analytics and Meta Pixel
Payment providers like Stripe or PayPal
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

✅ To Provide & Improve Services – Deliver coaching sessions, process payments, and enhance user experience
✅ To Communicate With You – Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide customer support
✅ For Marketing & Promotions – Send relevant offers, social media ads, and educational content
✅ For Security & Fraud Prevention – Protect against unauthorized access and malicious activities
✅ To Comply With Legal Obligations – Maintain financial records, respond to legal requests

4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers – Third-party vendors (e.g., hosting services, email marketing platforms)
Legal & Compliance Partners – If required by law or to protect our legal rights
Business Transfers – In case of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
5. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR Compliance)
✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of your data
✔ Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate information
✔ Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data
✔ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
✔ Right to Data Portability – Receive a copy in a structured format
✔ Right to Object – Opt out of direct marketing

For California Residents (CCPA Compliance)
✔ Right to Know – Request details about collected data
✔ Right to Delete – Ask us to delete your personal information
✔ Right to Opt-Out – Prevent sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
✔ Right to Non-Discrimination – No penalties for exercising your rights

How to Exercise Your Rights?
To request access, corrections, or deletions, email us at hi@theproductseat.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Security & Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
🔐 Encryption for sensitive data
🔐 Access Controls limiting data exposure
🔐 Regular Security Audits to prevent breaches

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Third-Party Links & External Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, payment platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Effective Date".

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: hi@theproductseat.com