Last updated: January 17, 2025
1. Introduction
Data Controller: Confident.ca Publications, Ontario, Canada
MAPS Compass™ ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.confident.ca) or purchase our digital products.
2. Data We Collect
We collect minimal personal data to provide our services:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Purchase Information: When you purchase our products through Gumroad, they collect your email address, name, and payment information. We do not directly handle payment information.
- Email Communications: If you contact us at mapscompass@confident.ca, we receive your email address and message content.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (tracking ID: G-0T09H4L64W) to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general location (city/country level).
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data for:
- Delivering purchased digital products
- Responding to customer inquiries
- Improving our website and products
- Analyzing site usage patterns
- Sending product updates (only if you've purchased from us)
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Gumroad: Payment processing and product delivery. See Gumroad's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Anonymous website analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Purchase records: Retained for 7 years for tax/accounting purposes
- Email correspondence: Retained for 2 years unless you request deletion
- Analytics data: Anonymized and retained by Google Analytics per their retention policy (14 months default)
6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Object: Object to data processing for marketing purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us at mapscompass@confident.ca
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all web traffic
- Secure storage of any correspondence
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security reviews
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Canada and the United States, where our servers and third-party services are located. These countries may have different data protection laws.
We ensure such transfers are conducted using appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and other applicable data protection authorities.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:
Email: mapscompass@confident.ca
Website: www.confident.ca
12. Cookies Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for usage statistics
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language selection
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Note: If we implement a cookie consent banner in the future, you will be able to manage your cookie preferences through that interface.