Privacy Policy


Effective Date: Dec 2024


At The Legal Empowerment, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.


1. Who We Are


Our website address is:
https://thelegalempowerment.com


We are The Legal Empowerment, a platform designed to provide legal information and services to empower individuals with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities. You can contact us through the following methods:


2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It


We collect personal data when you interact with our website, such as through forms, purchases, or comments. 


The types of personal data we may collect include:


  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number.
  • Transactional Data: Purchase history, billing details.
  • Technical Data: Information related to cookies, IP address, browser type, etc.

Why We Collect Data:


We collect personal data for several reasons, including:


  • To process your orders and provide services.
  • To improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
  • For communication purposes (e.g., newsletters, customer support).

We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:


  • Consent: When you give us your consent, e.g., by filling out forms.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract, such as processing a purchase.
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytical purposes and improving our services.

3. Personal Data Collection Through Various Methods


Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.


Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors to the site can download and extract this data.


Contact Forms

When you use our contact form, we collect personal data (name, email address, message) to communicate with you. We retain these submissions for for customer service purposes but do not use this data for marketing.


Analytics

We use analytics services to track and analyze the usage of our site, such as Google Analytics. You can opt out of analytics by adjusting your browser settings or using tools like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.


4. Who We Share Your Data With


We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:


  • Payment Processors: Payment information may be shared with payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to complete transactions.
  • Third-Party Services: We may share data with third-party services necessary for website functionality (e.g., hosting providers).
  • Legal Requirements: We may share data if required by law, for example, to comply with a subpoena or other legal obligation.

Each third party has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.


5. How Long We Retain Your Data


We retain personal data for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. 


For example:


  • Contact Form Entries: Retained for 6 months.
  • Analytics Data: Retained for 2 years.
  • Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years – as per tax regulations.

If you wish to request the deletion of your data, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.


6. What Rights You Have Over Your Data


As a user, you have the following rights over your personal data:


  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data.
  • Objection to Processing: You can object to how we process your data, especially if it is based on legitimate interests.
  • Portability: You can request to transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details below.


7. Where Your Data Is Sent


Some of your personal data may be transferred and stored in countries outside the European Union. In such cases, we ensure that the data is protected to European standards through the use of contracts, privacy shields, or model clauses.


8. Contact Information

For privacy-related concerns or questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:


If you have concerns that cannot be resolved with us directly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.


9. Additional Information


How We Protect Your Data


We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure server connections, and staff training on data protection.


Data Breach Procedures


In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to notify affected users and mitigate any potential harm. If a breach affects your personal data, you will be notified as required by law.


Third-Party Data Sources


We may receive data from third-party services like social media platforms or partners. We ensure that these services comply with relevant privacy laws.


Automated Decision Making


We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users.


Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements


If applicable, we comply with any additional privacy regulations specific to our industry or region. We are committed to following all relevant laws regarding data protection.


Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Please check this page regularly for the latest updates.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our site.

Privacy Policy for E-Book Purchases

 

Effective Date: Dec 2024

At The Legal Empowerment, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide while purchasing e-books from our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and share your personal data during your interactions with our store, including purchases, sign-ups, and communication. 

Please read this document carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.


1. What We Collect and Why We Collect It

 

We collect information to process your orders, improve your shopping experience, and comply with legal obligations. The data we collect during your visit and purchase includes the following:


While You Visit Our Site

 
  • Products You’ve Viewed: We track the products you’ve recently viewed to show you relevant products and improve your experience.
  • Location, IP Address, and Browser Type: This information is used for purposes such as estimating taxes and shipping fees.
  • Shipping Address: This information is required to estimate shipping costs and send your e-book orders.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to track basket contents as you browse our site.

When You Make a Purchase

 

We will ask you to provide the following personal information:

  • Name
  • Billing Address
  • Shipping Address
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Credit Card/Payment Details
  • Account Information (optional): You may choose to create an account with us by providing a username and password.

We collect and use this information for the following purposes:

  • Order Processing: To fulfill your e-book order and send you the download link.
  • Communication: To send you updates about your order, provide customer support, and respond to any inquiries, refunds, or complaints.
  • Payment Processing: To complete your payment and prevent fraudulent transactions.
  • Store Account Setup: To create and manage your account for future purchases.
  • Legal Obligations: To calculate taxes and comply with accounting laws.
  • Marketing: If you opt-in to receive marketing communications, we will use your email to send you promotional messages.

2. Data Retention

 

We store personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. This includes the following:

  • Order Information: We store order details for for tax and accounting purposes.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we will retain your details (name, email address, shipping, and billing information) for future orders.
  • Comments or Reviews: If you leave comments or reviews on our e-books, we will store that data to help other customers.

If you wish to request deletion of your data, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.


3. Who Has Access to Your Data

 

Members of our team who help fulfill orders and provide customer support have access to the personal data you provide. For example:

  • Administrators and Shop Managers: They can access order details, customer information (name, email, address), and manage refunds, complaints, and support requests.

4. What We Share with Others

 

We only share your data with third parties that help us provide our store services. 


These include:


Payment Processors

 
  • PayPal: When you process payments through PayPal, we share relevant information such as purchase totals and billing details with PayPal. Please see PayPal’s [Privacy Policy] for more details on how they process your data.

Other payment processors (such as Stripe, credit card processors) may also be used, and they may handle your data as necessary for payment processing. We encourage you to review their privacy policies as well.


Shipping Providers

 

If we need to ship any physical products or fulfill specific digital downloads, we may share your data with our trusted shipping or delivery partners to complete the order.


Marketing and Analytics

 

We may use third-party marketing and analytics services to improve our store offerings, send you promotional emails (if you’ve opted-in), and analyze user behavior on our website. These include services like Google Analytics and social media integrations.

Please review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they manage your data.


5. Data Security

 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 

These include:

  • Encryption: Your payment information is processed through secure connections.
  • Secure Servers: We use SSL encryption to protect your personal information.
  • Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data.

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

 

As a user, you have several rights over your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: If any of your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request a correction.
  • Erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations.
  • Object to Processing: You can object to how we process your data, especially if it’s based on legitimate interests.
  • Portability: You can request to transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.


7. Contact Information

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights over your data, please contact us:


8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this page. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

By purchasing from our store, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described, please do not use our website or make any purchases.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, processing, and retention of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. You have the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, in accordance with your legal rights under applicable data protection legislation.