Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2024
Introduction
Attachment Codes, LLC sometimes going by its DBA IxChel Press (“Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose information when you use our website, The Attachment Codes Test™, courses, books, community features, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
This policy applies to information we collect:
- Through our website (attachmentcodes.com)
- Through The Attachment Codes Test™
- In email, text, and other electronic communications
- Through our mobile and desktop applications
- Through our community features and educational platforms
- When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party platforms
This policy does not apply to information collected by:
- Any third party, including through any application or content that may link to or be accessible from our Services
- Offline or through any other means not listed above
Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this privacy policy. We may update this policy periodically (see "Changes to This Policy" below). Your continued use of our Services after we make changes indicates acceptance of those changes.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that can identify you, including:
- Name and contact information
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information
- Date of birth
- Relationship history and patterns
- Test responses and assessment data
- Account credentials
- Communication preferences
- Profile information
- Survey responses
- User-generated content
Usage and Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and location data
- Usage patterns and preferences
- Log data and analytics
- Performance and error data
- Browser type and settings
- Time zone and language settings
- Click stream data
- Interaction with our Services
Information Collection Methods
We collect information:
- Directly from you when you provide it
- Automatically through website and app tracking technologies
- From third-party service providers
- Through cookies and similar technologies
- From public sources and authorized partners
- Through user interactions and feedback
- Via analytics tools and tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and personalize our Services
- Process transactions and orders
- Generate Attachment Code™ insights and recommendations
- Send educational materials and resources
- Communicate about your account and Services
- Deliver newsletters and updates
- Improve our Services and user experience
- Respond to customer service requests
- Conduct research and analysis
- Protect our legal rights and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Monitor and analyze trends
- Develop new products and services
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Facilitate community interactions
Data Protection and Security
Security Measures
We implement various security measures:
- Secured networks and encrypted transmission
- Limited access to authorized personnel
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Industry-standard SSL encryption
- Secure data storage protocols
- Regular backup procedures
- Employee training and confidentiality agreements
- Incident response procedures
- Access controls and authentication requirements
Third-Party Services and Limitations
While we carefully select and use trusted third-party services for our operations, we want to be clear about the limitations of our control over these services.
We utilize third-party services for:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Payment processing
- Email and communication services
- Learning management systems
- Community platform hosting
- Analytics and tracking
- Customer support
- Content delivery networks
- Cloud storage
- Authentication services
Important Notice Regarding Third-Party Services:
- We cannot guarantee or be responsible for the security, privacy practices, or performance of these third-party services
- Each service provider has its own privacy policy and terms of service
- These services may operate in different jurisdictions with varying security standards
- They may process data according to their own policies and be subject to different regulations
- They may experience their own security incidents beyond our control
We encourage you to:
- Review third-party privacy policies
- Understand their data handling practices
- Make informed decisions about sharing information
- Configure privacy settings on their platforms
- Report any concerns directly to the relevant service provider
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Understand usage patterns
- Improve site functionality
- Provide personalized content
- Analyze site performance
- Enable certain features
- Track marketing effectiveness
- Support security features
- Facilitate social sharing
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies for basic functionality
- Performance cookies for analytics
- Functionality cookies for user preferences
- Targeting/advertising cookies for marketing
- Third-party cookies from our service providers
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.
Information Sharing
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Information Sharing
We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our Services
- Partners who help deliver our Services (with confidentiality agreements)
- Law enforcement when required by law
- Professional advisors (attorneys, accountants)
- Successor entities in case of business transfer
- Affiliates and subsidiaries
- Analytics and search engine providers
Business Transfers
While we do not sell your personal information for marketing purposes, in the event of a business sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of substantial assets, reorganization, or liquidation, we may transfer, sell, or assign to third parties information concerning your relationship with us, including without limitation, personally identifiable information that you provide and other information concerning your relationship with us.
In such events, we will:
- Provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy
- Ensure the acquiring entity maintains comparable data protection standards
- Honor existing opt-out requests
- Allow you to request data deletion before transfer
- Require the acquiring entity to honor existing privacy commitments
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Control cookie settings
- Export your data
- Restrict certain processing
- Object to processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact privacy@attachmentcodes.com
Data Retention
We retain your information:
- As long as necessary to provide our Services
- As required by law
- As needed for legitimate business purposes
- Until you request deletion (subject to legal requirements)
- According to our data retention schedules
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly:
- Collect information from children under 18
- Target marketing or advertising to children under 18
- Allow children under 18 to create accounts
If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Parents believing we have collected information from their child under 13 should contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
We process data primarily in the United States. If we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
- Regional data storage where required
California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of personal information sales
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
- Right to access personal information
- Right to know categories of third parties with whom information is shared
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will post any changes on this page and, for material changes, provide notice through our Services or via email. Continued use of our Services after such changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices:
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Acknowledgment
By using our Services, you acknowledge reading and understanding this privacy policy. Remember that our Services are for educational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute therapy or medical care.