Privacy Policy for Less With Meaning

Effective Date: [2025-05-25]

At Less With Meaning (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from https://lesswithmeaning.com, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the CAN-SPAM Act, and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal identification information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address (e.g., when submitting contact forms or making purchases).
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral URLs, and browsing behavior through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Payment data: Billing information when purchases are made through third-party processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal).
  • Third-party data: We may collect information from public databases, social media platforms, marketing partners, and analytics sources (e.g., location, device type, referral source, page interaction).

2. How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage orders and transactions.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send newsletters and promotional emails (with your consent).
  • To analyze website usage and improve our services.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To send relevant marketing communications (if permitted).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, Mediavine advertising cookies) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These may collect IP addresses, location data, and device/browser information to personalize content and ads. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you also agree to our use of cookies and tracking tools.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Our website participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase products through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and supports the operation of our website. Affiliate links will be clearly disclosed within the content.

5. Embedded Content and Third-Party Tools

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, or Pinterest. Such content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interaction.

We also use third-party tools to deliver newsletters, run marketing campaigns, track website performance, and manage social sharing (e.g., MailerLite, Facebook, Pinterest). These tools may collect personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Email Communication and CAN-SPAM Compliance

If you decide to contact us through email, we reserve the right to retain the content of your message, your email address, and our responses. Your email address will never be shared, sold, or leased to any third party.

All communications will clearly state who the sender is and provide a clear way to unsubscribe from future emails. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link provided at the bottom of each email or by contacting us at info@lesswithmeaning.com.

7. International and Regional Laws

For EU residents (GDPR): We will only send you promotional emails or newsletters if you have actively consented (opted-in). You may withdraw your consent at any time.

For Non-EU residents: By submitting your email address via forms, you may be subscribed to our mailing list unless you opt out. You can unsubscribe anytime.

For California residents (CCPA):

  • You have the right to request details of what personal data we collect and how we use it.
  • You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • You have the right to request that we do not sell your personal information (we do not sell any personal information).
  • We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of your rights under CCPA or GDPR, contact us at info@lesswithmeaning.com.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms).
  • Legal authorities, if required by law.
  • Contractual third parties to perform necessary obligations (e.g., collection services).

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To unsubscribe from marketing emails or to exercise your data rights, contact us at info@lesswithmeaning.com.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

11. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@lesswithmeaning.com