Privacy & Terms

1) Who We Are

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The Aesthetic Mind is an editorial project run from Poland, published in English. I write about psychology, film, beauty, and brand strategy, and I sell digital products (e.g., ebooks). Some outbound links may be affiliate links (see Disclosures for how I label and handle them).

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2) What Data I Collect (and why)

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You share it with me

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• Email & name when you join the newsletter, download a free guide, or take a quiz.
  Why: to deliver what you requested and send occasional updates (consent; you can unsubscribe).

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• Messages sent via the contact form or email.
  Why: to reply and keep reasonable records (legitimate interests).

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Collected automatically

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• Analytics events (pages viewed, device type, referrer, outbound link clicks) via Google Analytics 4 (Consent Mode).
  Why: to understand what’s useful and improve the site (legitimate interests/consent where required).

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• Cookies & similar tech (from Wix/core functionality, analytics, and—after you click—affiliate programs).
  Why: site functionality, performance, and measurement.

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• Security / anti-spam: site forms use Google reCAPTCHA, which may collect device and usage data to block bots.
  Why: protect forms and site integrity (legitimate interests).

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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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When you buy

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• Purchases are processed via Payhip (or another checkout provider). I receive the info needed to fulfill your order (e.g., email, product purchased). I do not see full payment card details.

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3) Lawful Bases (GDPR)

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• Consent: newsletter sign-ups, lead magnets, quizzes, non-essential cookies.

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• Contract: delivering digital products you purchase.

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• Legitimate interests: basic analytics, site security (reCAPTCHA), preventing abuse, and minimal affiliate attribution.

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Withdraw consent anytime (unsubscribe links or email ivette@theaestheticmind.com).

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4) Cookies & Tracking

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• Essential cookies keep the site working.

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• Analytics cookies (GA4) show me what’s popular (Consent Mode honors your choices).

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• Security cookies (reCAPTCHA) help block spam and abuse.

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• Affiliate/redirect cookies may be set after you click to a merchant (for attribution only).
   

Your choices: use the privacy button (shield icon, bottom-right of any page) to review or change cookie preferences at any time. Your browser settings and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals are respected where supported.

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5) Who Processes Data for Me (examples)

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• Website & hosting: Wix

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• Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (Consent Mode)

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• Security / anti-spam: Google reCAPTCHA 

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• Email service: MailerLite (newsletter, automated delivery of freebies)

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• Link shortener/redirects: Rebrandly (link management/redirects) or onsite /go/ links

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• Payments & delivery: Payhip

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• Affiliate platforms (after you click out): Awin, impact.com, Amazon Associates, and similar

 

These partners process data under their own terms/security standards (link to each provider’s policy from your page, if you wish).

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6) International Transfers

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Some providers operate outside the EEA/UK. I rely on vendor Standard Contractual Clauses and comparable safeguards.

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7) Data Retention

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• Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe or I retire the list.

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• Contact messages: as long as needed to respond and keep reasonable records.

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• Analytics: per vendor defaults/settings.

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• Orders: as required for tax/accounting/legal purposes.

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8) Your Rights (EU/UK GDPR)

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Request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability; object to processing; withdraw consent.

You can complain to your supervisory authority (in Poland: the President of the Personal Data Protection Office).

Requests: ivette@theaestheticmind.com (I respond within 30 days).

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US (California) Privacy Notice — CPRA

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What I collect (CPRA categories): identifiers (name, email) you provide; internet/activity data (pages viewed, device, referrer, IP-based region) via cookies/analytics; security data from reCAPTCHA; order details from Payhip (no full card numbers). No “sensitive personal information” collected.

Why: site operation, security/anti-spam, basic analytics, minimal affiliate attribution. If ad pixels are added later, they’ll be used for measurement/ads.

Sale/Sharing: I do not sell personal information. If ad cookies/pixels are enabled later, that may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out anytime.

How to opt out (Do Not Sell or Share): click the privacy button (shield icon, bottom-right), open Customize/Preferences, and turn Marketing Off (or use the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information option when shown). I also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where supported.

Your California rights: to know/access, delete, correct, and opt out of sale/sharing; non-discrimination; and to limit use of sensitive personal information (not collected here).

How to exercise: email ivette@theaestheticmind.com. I may verify your email/recent interactions. Response within 45 days (extensions as allowed). Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authority.

Minors: not intended for users under 16. I don’t knowingly sell/share minors’ data; any such activity would require prior opt-in consent.

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9) Security

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HTTPS + reputable vendors + reasonable safeguards. No system is perfectly secure; share only what you’re comfortable sharing.

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10) Children

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Not intended for children under 16. I don’t knowingly collect their data.

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11) Changes

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If this policy changes, I’ll update the date at the top. Material changes may be noted on-site.

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