Privacy Policy

Welcome to Connecting Dad ("we," "us," "our"). We operate the website connectingdad.com (the "Site") and provide services that help fathers write legacy books to their children using an AI coach and ghostwriter (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or use our Service. By using our Site or Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site or Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account Information: Name and email address (and any other registration details you choose to provide).
• Payment Information: Billing details needed to complete a purchase. Note that payment processing is handled by third-party processors, and we do not store your full credit card number.
• Book Content: The personal stories, memories, messages, and other content you provide or create for your legacy book (including prompts/answers and drafts).
• Communications: Any messages, feedback, or correspondence you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. See Section 7 for more details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you use to log in or connect to our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
• Power the AI coach and ghostwriting features.
• Generate, edit, and deliver your legacy book.
• Provide customer support and respond to your requests.
• Process transactions and send related information, including purchase confirmations.
• Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and customer support.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. AI Processing

Our Service uses artificial intelligence ("AI") tools to assist you in writing your legacy book. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your book content (including personal stories and memories you provide) may be processed by third-party AI models (for example, OpenAI) to provide coaching, suggestions, and ghostwriting assistance.
• We do not sell your personal stories or book content to third parties.
• AI-generated content is provided as a tool, and you are responsible for reviewing and approving all final content.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (e.g., Stripe), hosting, printing, and delivery.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Connecting Dad, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We also retain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your book content will be retained until you request deletion or close your account, unless we are required by law to retain it longer.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and/or your book content (including personal stories) at any time, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 11.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for adult users (fathers writing books to their children). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site or Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Connecting Dad
Website: connectingdad.com
Email: [email protected]

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.