Last updated: April 28, 2026
At ApprovedGuide (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you use our website approvedguide.com.
1. Information we collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Personal information: name, email address, billing details when you create an account or place an order.
- Transaction data: products purchased, payment method (we do not store full credit-card numbers — those are handled by our PCI-compliant payment processors).
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs.
- Cookies and tracking: small data files placed on your device to remember your preferences and analyze traffic.
2. How we use your information
We use the data we collect to:
- Process and deliver your digital product orders.
- Communicate with you about your purchases, account, and support requests.
- Send marketing emails and newsletters (only if you opt in — you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Improve our website, products, and customer experience.
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for authentication, analytics, and personalization. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality, such as saved cart items.
4. Sharing your data
We never sell your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the business:
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) for secure transactions.
- Email service providers (e.g. Mailchimp) for newsletters.
- Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) for traffic insights.
- Hosting providers to keep our site running smoothly.
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. Data security
We implement industry-standard security measures: SSL encryption, secure servers, regular vulnerability scans, and strict access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location (GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes will be communicated by email or via a notice on the site.
10. Contact
For privacy questions or concerns, email [email protected] or use our contact form.