Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to jfbass.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by James Formosa (“I”, “me”, “my”, or “we”). Your privacy is important to me, and this Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from this website.

1. Information I Collect
When you visit jfbass.com, I may collect several types of information:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you:
Create an account or make a purchase
Sign up for my email list or download a freebie
Contact me via forms, email, or social media
I may collect:
Name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Payment information (processed securely through third-party gateways such as Stripe or PayPal)
Any messages or comments you send
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you browse the Site, certain data is collected automatically:
IP address and device type
Browser information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring site or search query
This helps me understand how people use the site and improve the experience.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking tools for:
Analytics (Google Analytics, Rank Math Insights)
Website performance (LiteSpeed Cache)
Shopping and login functionality (WooCommerce, WordPress cookies)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

2. How I Use Your Information
I use collected information to:
Provide and maintain the Site and online store
Process and deliver your orders
Respond to messages and support requests
Send lesson updates, offers, or marketing emails (if you opt in)
Improve the website’s layout, performance, and usability

3. Sharing Your Information
I only share data when necessary to operate the business:
Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
Analytics services (Google Analytics)
Email delivery (MailerLite, ConvertKit, or similar)
Hosting and CDN providers (Hostinger, QUIC.cloud, LiteSpeed)
These third parties are GDPR-compliant and only process data as required to perform their services.
Your data will never be sold, rented, or shared for unrelated purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on servers managed by Hostinger in the EU.
I use SSL encryption, strong passwords, and regular updates to protect personal data.
If you create an account, please keep your password safe — I can’t access or reset it manually.

5. Your Rights (Under GDPR & UK Data Protection Law)
You have the right to:
Access a copy of the personal data I hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time
Request that I restrict or stop data processing
To exercise these rights, email me at contact@jfbass.com.

6. Data Retention
Order and account data: retained for legal and accounting purposes (up to 6 years)
Contact form messages: up to 12 months
Email newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

7. Links to Other Sites
The Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, social media, or affiliate shops).
I’m not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their own policies when visiting.

8. Children’s Privacy
This Site isn’t intended for children under 16. I don’t knowingly collect personal data from minors.

9. Updates to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect business, legal, or technical changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date.

10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:
James Formosa
📧 james@jfbass.com
🌐 https://jfbass.com