# **Privacy Policy**
**Effective Date:** 2026
**Publisher:** Epiconscious Publishing
**Websites & Platforms Covered:**
- **thehappycode.life**
- **www.udemy.com/course/the-happy-code**
- All related products, including:
- *UNCONDITIONAL HAPPINESS: The Happy Code (Book 2 + online course)*
- *How to Get Happy Fast: The Happy Code (Book 1)*
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## **1. Introduction**
This Privacy Policy explains how Epiconscious Publishing (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our websites, courses, books, and digital services.
If we ask you to provide information by which you can be identified, it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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## **2. Information We Collect**
### **Information You Provide**
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Country or demographic information
- Course progress and content interactions
- Information submitted through forms on our websites or learning platforms
- Payment information when purchasing books, courses, or digital products
Payment processing is handled by secure third‑party processors. We do not store full credit card numbers.
### **Information Collected Automatically**
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- ISP
- Referring and exit pages
- Time‑stamps
- Clickstream data
- Aggregate usage statistics
This information helps us diagnose technical issues and improve our services.
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## **3. How We Use Your Information**
We use your information to:
- Provide access to books, courses, and digital content
- Improve our products and services
- Personalize your experience
- Maintain internal records
- Send updates, promotions, or content we believe may interest you
- Conduct optional market research
- Customize our websites and learning platforms
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time.
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## **4. Security**
We maintain physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
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## **5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies to:
- Deliver relevant content and ads
- Analyze traffic
- Improve site performance
- Personalize your experience
You may decline cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function fully.
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## **6. Third‑Party Platforms**
Your information may be processed through:
### **Udemy**
Used for hosting The Happy Code course on Udemy.
### **Amazon**
Used for selling books
### **Email Service Providers**
Used for sending newsletters and course communications.
### **Payment Processors**
None, we do not sell directly. All transactions are through third party booksellers and online course platforms.
We do not control third‑party privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
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## **7. Links to Other Websites**
Our websites and platforms may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
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## **8. Children Under 18**
Our books, courses, and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.
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## **9. Controlling Your Personal Information**
You may:
- Opt in or out of email communications
- Unsubscribe at any time
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
To make a request, email:
**bill@thehappycode.life**
We will respond promptly.
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# **10. GDPR Notice (European Union & UK Users)**
If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
### **Your Rights**
- **Right to Access** – Request a copy of your personal data.
- **Right to Rectification** – Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- **Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)** – Request deletion of your data.
- **Right to Restrict Processing** – Request limits on how your data is used.
- **Right to Data Portability** – Request your data in a portable format.
- **Right to Object** – Object to certain types of processing, including marketing.
- **Right to Withdraw Consent** – Withdraw consent at any time.
### **Legal Bases for Processing**
We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact:
**bill@thehappycode.life**
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# **11. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Addendum**
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
### **Your Rights**
- **Right to Know** – Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
- **Right to Delete** – Request deletion of your personal information.
- **Right to Opt Out of Sale** – We do not sell personal information.
- **Right to Non‑Discrimination** – You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
### **Categories of Personal Information Collected**
- Identifiers (name, email)
- Internet activity (analytics, cookies)
- Commercial information (purchases)
- Geolocation (approximate, based on IP)
### **Submitting a CCPA Request**
Email: **bill@thehappycode.life**
We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
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# **12. Changes to This Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the most recent version.
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# **13. Contact Information**
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
**Epiconscious Publishing**
Email: **bill@thehappycode.life**