Privacy and Cookie Policies
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03-Aug-2024
Last Updated: 03-Aug-2024
Introduction
At hessster.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you subscribe to our newsletter and when you make donations through Ko-fi.
Information We Collect When You Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Types of Personal Information Collected
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending you updates, news, and promotional content related to hessster.com and our services.
Purpose of Data Collection
The email addresses collected through our newsletter subscription form are used to send you periodic updates, news, and promotional content. By subscribing, you provide your consent to receive these communications from us.
Consent and Opt-In
We use a double opt-in process to ensure that you have consented to receive our newsletter. You can opt in by providing your email address in the subscription form on our website. We will then send you a follow-up email and ask you to confirm that you wish to be placed on our mailing list.
Opt-Out and Unsubscribe
You can opt out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send. Upon unsubscribing, your email address will be removed from our mailing list immediately.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may use third-party email marketing services to manage our newsletter subscriptions. These services will have access to your email address for the purpose of sending newsletters on our behalf.
Data Retention
We will retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, we will remove your email address from our mailing list immediately.
User Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at [your contact information].
Information Collected When A Donation Is Made
Donation Platform
We use Ko-fi as a platform to accept donations. When you make a donation through Ko-fi, certain personal information such as your name and email address may be collected and shared with us. This information is used solely for processing your donation and, if applicable, for delivering any rewards or acknowledgments.
You can find Ko-fi's privacy policy at the following link: Ko-fi Privacy Policy.
This policy outlines how Ko-fi collects, uses, and shares personal data, including information related to donations and interactions with creators. It also explains the roles of Ko-fi and creators as independent data controllers, and provides details on user rights and data protection measures.
Third-Party Payment Processors
Ko-fi handles all payment processing through third-party payment providers such as PayPal and Stripe. We do not directly handle any payment information. Please refer to the privacy policies of these payment processors for details on how they manage your personal information:
Voluntary Donations
Making a donation via Ko-fi is entirely optional and based on your consent. By choosing to donate, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this section.
Data Retention
We will retain the personal information shared by Ko-fi for as long as necessary to fulfil any rewards or acknowledgments. If you wish to have your personal information deleted, please contact us at host@hessster.com.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at host@hessster.com.
Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [your contact information].