Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly

• Name and email address (when you sign up, opt in, or make a purchase)
• Billing information processed by our payment processors (we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Any messages you send us through our contact form or email

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click activity
• Referring website (where you came from before our site)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver the digital product you purchased
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Send you transactional emails (order confirmations, download links, refund confirmations)
• Send marketing emails about related products (only if you opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Respond to your support requests
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We work with trusted third-party services to operate our business. These services may receive limited information about you to perform their functions:

• Payment processing: Stripe, SamCart, Stan Store
• Email delivery: Email service providers used for sending order confirmations and marketing
• Analytics: Google Analytics (website usage data)
• Advertising: Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel, used to measure ad performance and show relevant ads
• Customer service: Tools used to manage support inquiries

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them if you want to understand how they handle your data.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these situations:

• With service providers who help us operate (listed above)
• For legal reasons if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights
• In a business transfer if our business is acquired or merged (you'll be notified)

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and measure advertising performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work properly without them.

We use the Meta Pixel and similar tools to track conversions from advertising. This means if you click on one of our ads on Facebook or Instagram and visit our site, that activity is shared with Meta to help us measure ad effectiveness.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@cortisolbellyprotocol.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are in the European Union (GDPR)

You have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

If you are in California (CCPA)

You have the right to know what information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of any sale of your data. We do not sell your personal information.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption for data in transit (HTTPS) and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We may retain certain information after account closure to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Children's Privacy

Our products are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

The Cortisol Belly Protocol
Email: support@cortisolbellyprotocol.com
Address: 3709 Windhaven Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 7V2, Canada