Effective Date: 27/05/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website or purchase our digital products (PDF guides). By using this website, you agree to the terms below.
1. What Information We CollectWe collect only the minimal personal data necessary to process your order and deliver your products:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address (required for delivery)
- Purchase details (product, date, price)
- IP address and browser type (collected automatically for analytics/security)
We do
not collect or store your payment information. All transactions are handled securely by our third-party payment processor.
2. We use your data to:• deliver the digital files you purchased;
• provide customer support and service e-mails;
• keep mandatory tax and accounting records;
• protect the Site from fraud and maintain performance (anonymous analytics).
Legal bases (GDPR Art. 6):(b) contract performance; (c) legal obligation; (f) legitimate interest (security, analytics). We send marketing e-mails only with your explicit consent (Art. 6 a).
3. Cookies & AnalyticsWe use two types of cookies:
1.
Essential cookies – required for checkout and download delivery. They cannot be disabled.
2.
Analytics cookies – help us see aggregated traffic (IP truncated, no personal profiling). These load only if you click “Accept” on the cookie banner. You can revoke consent at any time via browser settings.
4. Email CommunicationIf you make a purchase, we may send you essential emails (confirmation, product delivery, support). We do
not send marketing emails without your explicit consent. You can unsubscribe at any time.
5. Your RightsYou have the right to:
- Request a copy of your data
- Ask for corrections or deletion
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
team@animalcodex.com6. Data RetentionRetention periods
• Transaction and invoicing data:
5 years (tax laws).
• Support e-mails:
18 months.
• Server logs:
12 months, after which they are automatically purged.
We delete or anonymise data that is no longer needed for these purposes.
7. International Data Transfers Payment processing is handled by Paddle.com, whose servers may be located outside the EEA/UK. Transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or an equivalent safeguard to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.
8. Data SecurityWe take appropriate measures to protect your information, including secure server connections (SSL), access restrictions, and use of trusted payment processors.
9. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" above.
10. ContactFor any questions regarding this policy or your data, contact us at:
team@animalcodex.com