Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information GSW Augustin University (GSWAU) collects when you use the GSWAU website, how we use it and the choices you have. We collect only what we need to run the site and never sell your personal information.

What we collect

• Your account: your email address and a securely stored password.
• Your purchases: when you buy through Gumroad, Gumroad tells us your email address, what you bought and the status of your membership. We never receive your card details.
• Newsletter: your email address and, if you give it, your first name.
• Messages: the name, email address and message you send us through the contact form.
• Site use: simple counts of actions such as sign-ups, preview reads, podcast plays and newsletter sign-ups, linked to a random ID stored in your browser, not to your name.

How we use it

• to give you access to what you bought and to your membership;
• to send the newsletter, if you signed up;
• to answer your messages and support requests;
• to understand which parts of the site are useful and improve them;
• to keep the site secure and prevent misuse.

Services that help us run GSWAU

We share information only with the services we use to run the site:

• Supabase: our database, accounts and file storage.
• Vercel: hosts the website.
• Gumroad: takes payments and manages memberships.
• Kit: sends the newsletter.
• Spotify for Creators: delivers the podcast audio.
• Google Fonts and Unsplash: provide the site’s fonts and some blog photos.

When your browser loads audio, fonts or images from these services, they can see your IP address, as with any website. Each service has its own privacy policy.

Cookies and browser storage

We use your browser’s storage to keep you signed in and to hold the random ID used for site counts. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for adverts.

How long we keep it

We keep your account and purchase records while your account is open and as long as needed for accounting and legal reasons. You can ask us to delete your account at any time.

Your choices and rights

• Unsubscribe from the newsletter with the link in any email.
• Ask us for a copy of your information, to correct it or to delete it, by emailing gswauniversity@gmail.com.

Children

GSWAU is made for adults working in the beauty industry. It is not meant for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Security

We use secure connections and trusted providers to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, so please use a strong password and keep it private.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows the latest version.

Contact

Questions about your privacy? Email gswauniversity@gmail.com or call 917-410-3384.