Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Becoming Real Men ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your family's information when you visit our website, use our character development platform, or interact with our services as a family.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Account credentials and profile information
• General information about your sons (names, ages, progress data)
• Communication preferences and marketing preferences

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and interaction with our platform
• Progress tracking and completion data
• Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our character development platform
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Track progress and provide personalized content
• Send important updates and notifications
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure hosting and infrastructure
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for families and children under parental supervision. We collect limited information about children through their parents or guardians:

• Names and basic profile information
• Progress tracking and completion data
• Activity preferences and engagement metrics

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve our services
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We may retain certain information for longer periods to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

• Performance of a contract (providing our services)
• Legitimate interests (improving our services, security)
• Consent (marketing communications)
• Legal obligations (compliance with laws)

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

15. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

• Notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
• Provide information about the nature of the breach and affected data
• Outline steps we are taking to address the breach
• Recommend actions you can take to protect yourself
• Comply with all applicable breach notification laws and regulations

16. Third-Party Services and Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services:

• Payment Processing: Stripe (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
• Analytics: Google Analytics and similar services
• Hosting: Vercel and other cloud services
• Email Services: Resend and similar email providers

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

17. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track users across third-party websites. However, some third-party services we use may continue to track your activity. You can control tracking through your browser settings and the privacy controls of individual services.

18. Automated Decision Making

We may use automated systems to:

• Personalize content and recommendations based on usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Analyze platform performance and user engagement

You have the right to request human review of automated decisions that significantly affect you.

19. Data Processing Agreements

When we use third-party service providers who process personal information on our behalf, we ensure they are bound by appropriate data processing agreements that require them to:

• Process data only as instructed by us
• Implement appropriate security measures
• Assist us in responding to data subject requests
• Delete or return data upon termination of services

20. Dispute Resolution

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, we encourage you to contact us first. If we cannot resolve your concern, you may have the right to:

• File a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Seek mediation or arbitration as provided by applicable law
• Pursue legal remedies in accordance with our Terms of Service

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which our business is primarily located. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in accordance with our Terms of Service and applicable law.

22. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

23. Accessibility

We are committed to making this Privacy Policy accessible to all users. If you need this policy in an alternative format or have difficulty accessing it, please contact us and we will provide reasonable accommodations.

24. Social Media and Public Forums

Our platform may include social media features or public forums. Please be aware that:

• Information you post in public areas may be visible to other users
• We cannot control how other users may use or share your public information
• Social media platforms have their own privacy policies and practices
• We recommend reviewing privacy settings on any connected social media accounts

25. Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation

We follow the principle of data minimization and only collect information that is:

• Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for our stated purposes
• Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
• Not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes
• Accurate and kept up to date where necessary

26. Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To withdraw consent, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.

27. Data Protection Officer

For users in jurisdictions that require it, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: