PRIVACY POLICY

    Last Updated: January 18, 2025

    1. INTRODUCTION

    Iwo Szapar ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website iwoszapar.com and use our services, including AI Second Brain consulting and training.

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

    2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

    Personal Information

    We may collect the following types of personal information:

    • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
    • Company name and business information
    • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
    • Professional background and consultation preferences
    • Communications you send to us

    Automatically Collected Information

    • IP address and device information
    • Browser type and version
    • Pages visited and time spent on pages
    • Referring website addresses
    • Analytics data via Google Analytics

    3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

    We use the collected information for:

    • Providing and maintaining our consulting services
    • Processing payments and transactions
    • Communicating with you about services, updates, and promotional offers
    • Improving our website and services
    • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
    • Complying with legal obligations
    • Preventing fraud and enhancing security

    4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

    We may share your information with:

    Service Providers

    • Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
    • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
    • Email service providers: For communications and newsletters

    Legal Requirements

    We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

    We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

    5. DATA SECURITY

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

    • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission (HTTPS)
    • Secure payment processing via Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
    • Regular security assessments and updates
    • Access controls and authentication
    • Encrypted data storage

    While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

    6. YOUR RIGHTS

    Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

    • Access: Request access to your personal data
    • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
    • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
    • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
    • Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at iwo.szapar@gmail.com

    7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

    • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
    • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for usage statistics
    • Performance cookies: To improve website performance

    You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

    8. DATA RETENTION

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Typically:

    • Client data: Duration of engagement + 7 years (for legal/tax purposes)
    • Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe
    • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

    9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

    Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

    10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

    Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

    11. 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. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    12. CONTACT US

    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

    Iwo Szapar

    Email: iwo.szapar@gmail.com

    Website: iwoszapar.com

    Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET

    GDPR COMPLIANCE (EU Users)

    For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

    • Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our consulting services
    • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
    • Legitimate interests: For business operations and service improvement
    • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws