Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Beef Base ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, purchase our eBooks, or interact with our services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

Account Data: name, email address, password (hashed), country, preferences.
Transaction Data: purchase history, order IDs, limited payment metadata (handled by our payment processor).
Usage Data: pages visited, interactions, device/browser type, approximate location, referral source.
Support Data: messages sent via our contact forms or email.

3. How We Use Data

Provide and maintain the service (account creation, access to purchases, downloads).
Process payments and prevent fraud.
Respond to support requests and communicate service updates.
Improve our website, products, and user experience.
Send optional marketing communications (with your consent, where required).
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

4. Legal Bases

Depending on your location, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your data: consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, securing the platform).

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used.

Essential cookies are required for core functionality.
Analytics cookies help us measure performance and usage (e.g., page views, conversions).
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads if we run campaigns.

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without essential cookies.

6. Payments

Payments are processed by third‑party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store full payment details such as complete card numbers. The processor handles sensitive data in accordance with their security certifications (e.g., PCI DSS).

We may share your data with:

Service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, email, customer support, and payments.
Legal/Compliance when required by law, to protect rights, or to respond to lawful requests.
Business transfers in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, subject to this Policy.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where applicable, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms).

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and our obligations.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to data portability and objection. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and adjust the “Last updated” date above. Material changes may be communicated via email or in‑product notice.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or our data practices, contact us at admin@thebeefbase.com.