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Privacy Statement
Note: This is a standard, general-purpose privacy statement drafted as a starting point. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney, and you should have it reviewed before relying on it, especially once real data collection (newsletter, contact form, downloads/checkout) goes live.
Who we are
This website is operated by Castanea Group LLC ("Castanea Group," "we," "us," or "our"), based in North Carolina, United States. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit castaneagroup.com (the "Site").
Information we collect
We collect information in a few ways:
- Information you provide directly — such as your name and email address when you submit the contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or purchase a downloadable resource.
- Automatically collected information — basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through standard hosting and analytics infrastructure (Cloudflare).
- Payment information — if you purchase a downloadable resource, payment is processed by a third-party payment processor (such as Stripe). We do not receive or store your full card details.
How we use your information
- To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- To send newsletter content, if you've opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time
- To deliver purchased downloadable resources
- To maintain the security and performance of the Site
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and similar technologies
The Site may use essential cookies required for basic functionality, and may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Site. Where required, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are set.
Third-party services
We use third-party providers to operate parts of the Site, which may include: Cloudflare (hosting, security, and CDN), a payment processor (for downloadable product purchases), an email/newsletter provider, and a meeting-scheduling provider (Calendly). Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this statement, or as required by law.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to opt out of certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us atinfo@castaneagroup.com.
Children's privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact us
Castanea Group LLC
North Carolina, United States
Email: info@castaneagroup.com