Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2025

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

The Jade Fire™ by R. Lee ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://thejadefire.vision.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect various types of personal data to improve our services and protect the security of our users.

A. Information You Provide Directly

Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.

User Accounts: If you create an account, we collect your name, email, and other profile details.

Payments: If applicable, we may collect payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors).

Contact Forms: When you submit inquiries through our contact form, we collect the information you provide.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: We collect details like IP address, browser type, and operating system.

Cookies & Tracking: Cookies store information about preferences and past activity.

Analytics Data: We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track site usage patterns.

C. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Provide and improve our services.

Process transactions (if applicable).

Communicate with you (e.g., responses to inquiries, updates, or service-related messages).

Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and security threats.

Analyze usage trends and optimize the website experience.

Comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Comments Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.

Login Cookies: When you log in, cookies store your login information and screen display choices.

Analytics Cookies: We use cookies to measure and improve website performance.

Third-Party Tracking: Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, articles) may collect data and track your interaction.

You can manage cookie settings in your browser or opt-out of tracking via tools like Google Analytics Opt-Out.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

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

Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with payment processing, email delivery, and analytics.

Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect against fraud.

Business Transfers: If our business is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: Retained indefinitely for recognition and follow-up approval.

User Accounts: Stored until you delete your profile.

Analytics & Logs: Retained for business and security purposes.

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

You may:

• Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal data (excluding legally required records).
• Opt-out of marketing communications via unsubscribe links.

For data requests, contact us via our contact form at the bottom of this page.

8. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Data may be stored on secure third-party servers (e.g., cloud hosting providers).

Third-party integrations (e.g., Substack, Patreon) may have separate privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us for removal.

10. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting personal data.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, but no system is 100% secure. Use our services at your own risk.

12. Compliance with U.S. & International Privacy Laws

If applicable, we comply with:

California CCPA: Users may request disclosure or deletion of their data.

GDPR (EU users): If accessing from the EU, you have rights regarding data access, portability, and erasure.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please use the below contact form.