Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this website.

Privacy Policy Consent

The website and its content are owned by Jim Lewis (“Company,” “we,” or “us”). The term “you” refers to the user or visitor of www.createyourauthority.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and share your information, including personal data (as defined below) collected from you through this Website. We are committed to using your information only as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with our Terms of Service for customers. We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. If there are significant changes, we will inform you via email or with a prominent notice on our Website. By using our Website or its content, you consent to this Privacy Policy, regardless of whether or not you have read it.

Information We May Collect

We collect personal information to provide you with a positive experience while using our Website or content. We only collect the minimum information necessary to fulfill our obligations to you. Information we may collect includes:

1. Name and Email Address – To deliver emails to you. By providing these details in our contact forms, you consent to receiving our communications.
2. Billing Information – Including your name, address, and payment information, allowing us to process transactions for our products or services.
3. Contact Information – If you reach out via our contact form, we may collect your name and email address to respond to inquiries or, when appropriate, to send you relevant marketing emails.
4. Co-Branded Offers – For collaborations, we will clarify which party is collecting information and whose privacy policy applies. If both or all parties retain your information, this will be clearly indicated, along with links to the relevant privacy policies.

By voluntarily providing this personal information (“Personal Data”), you consent to its use, collection, and processing as described in this Privacy Policy. You may opt out or request deletion of your Personal Data at any time by contacting us at support@createyourauthority.com. Refusal to provide certain data may limit your ability to access parts of our Website or content.

Additional Information We May Collect

Anonymous Data Collection To maintain high-quality service, we may collect your IP address to diagnose server issues and administer our Website, identify popular sections, and customize content based on your preferences. This “traffic data” cannot personally identify you, but it assists us with marketing and improving services. Traffic data may also be shared on an aggregate basis with partners and advertisers. Use of Cookies We may use standard cookies through major web browsers. Cookies do not store personally identifiable information, and no other data capture tools are used on our Website. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser, though this may limit some features on our Website.

How We Use the Information We Collect

Contacting You We may use your information to reach out based on the following grounds:

1. Consent – If you provide clear consent, we may contact you.
2. Contractual Obligation – We will contact you to fulfill orders for goods or services purchased.
3. Legitimate Interest – If we have a legitimate interest in contacting you. For instance, if you register for a webinar, we may send follow-up marketing emails. You will always have the option to opt out of our emails.

Processing Payments Personal Data may be used to process your payments for products or services. We use trusted third-party payment processors, such as PayPal, that prioritize data security and comply with GDPR. PayPal may collect identifying information about the devices that connect to its services. This information is used to operate and improve PayPal’s services, including fraud prevention. You can learn more about PayPal’s privacy practices at: https://www.paypal.com/privacy. Targeted Social Media Ads We may use your information to run targeted social media ads or to create lookalike audiences. Sharing with Third Parties We may share your information with third parties, such as our email provider for communications, merchant accounts for payment processing, and Google or social media accounts for advertising purposes. Public Viewing Be aware that any information you voluntarily share publicly on our Website or through its content may be accessible by others. We cannot be responsible for unauthorized use of information you share publicly (e.g., comments on blog posts, participation in group coaching calls, or posts in managed social media groups).

Data Storage and Sharing

Your Personal Data is stored securely, either internally or via a data management system, accessible only by those with a legitimate need to know, such as our hosting provider, email service provider, payment processors, or authorized team members. For international users, please note that we may transfer data outside your country. By using our Website and providing your Personal Data, you consent to these transfers in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Personal Data may be kept longer if required by legal, contractual, or accounting obligations.

Confidentiality

We aim to keep your Personal Data confidential. However, we may disclose such data if legally required or in good faith when: (1) necessary to protect our rights or property or those of our users, (2) required to protect personal safety, or (3) necessary to respond to policy violations or potential breaches of law.

Password Protection

If you are required to create an account, you are responsible for safeguarding your username and password. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account. We take reasonable steps to protect your credentials, but we are not liable for any loss arising from your failure to protect your login information.

Accessing, Updating, or Deleting Your Personal Data

You have the right to:

1. Request information on how your data is used and receive a copy of it.
2. Restrict processing if you believe the data is inaccurate, unlawful, or unnecessary.
3. Request the correction or deletion of your data and receive confirmation.
4. Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
5. Lodge a complaint if you feel your data is unlawfully used.
6. Request data portability to another service provider.
7. Object to data use.
8. Not be subjected to automated decision-making without meaningful human intervention.

You can unsubscribe from email updates by following the unsubscribe link in each email footer. For help unsubscribing, email us at support@createyourauthority.com.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from misuse, unauthorized access, and disclosure. We only work with trusted third parties that share our commitment to data security. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security, as breaches may occur. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you promptly.

Anti-Spam Policy

We have a strict no-spam policy. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in each email footer. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and avoid sending misleading information. Your email address will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the content, activities, or privacy policies of these websites. We encourage you to review each third party’s privacy policy.

Children’s Privacy

In compliance with COPPA and GDPR, we do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. This Website and its content are intended for individuals aged 18 and older.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website after modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised policy. For material changes, we will notify you via email or with a prominent notice on the Website.

Data Controller and Processors

We are the data controllers for this Website, collecting and processing your data. We use trusted third-party data processors for technical and organizational tasks, including payments and email marketing. We make reasonable efforts to ensure our processors comply with GDPR. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@createyourauthority.com.