01 / Who We Are

Ashanna Press is an independent publishing company specializing in artificial intelligence education, business strategy, wealth-building resources, and select fiction. We operate the website located at ashanna.com (the "Site").

When this Privacy Policy refers to "we," "us," or "our," it means Ashanna Press and its authorized representatives. When it refers to "you," it means any visitor to or user of the Site, including customers who purchase our Products.

02 / Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use the Site.

Information you provide directly:

• Name and email address (when you sign up for our mailing list or create an account)
• Billing name, billing address, and payment method details (processed securely through our third-party payment processor — we do not store full payment card numbers)
• Purchase history and order details
• Messages, inquiries, or feedback you submit through contact forms
• Any other information you choose to share when communicating with us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Clickstream data and Site navigation behavior
• Cookie and tracking technology data (see Section 6)

03 / How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following means:

• Directly from you when you make a purchase, subscribe to our email list, fill out a contact form, or otherwise interact with the Site
• Automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies as you navigate our Site
• From third-party service providers such as our payment processor, email marketing platform, and website analytics tools, in accordance with their own privacy policies

04 / How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those listed above without first notifying you and obtaining your consent where required by law.

05 / Sharing Your Information

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

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors to operate our business, including payment processors, email marketing platforms, website hosting providers, and analytics services. These vendors access your data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ashanna Press, our customers, or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via prominent notice on the Site.
• With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

06 / Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., maintaining your session during checkout). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve it (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our promotions.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

07 / Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or make a purchase, you may receive emails from Ashanna Press including order confirmations, product delivery notices, and marketing communications such as newsletters and new release announcements.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at the address in Section 14. Please note that transactional emails related to your purchases (such as order confirmations and download links) are not subject to opt-out and will be sent as long as necessary to fulfill your order.

We use a third-party email marketing platform to manage our subscriber list. Your email address is stored securely with that provider and used only for communications from Ashanna Press.

08 / Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.

• Purchase records are retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with applicable tax and accounting laws.
• Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form and does not identify you individually.
• Customer support communications may be retained for up to 3 years to assist with future inquiries.

When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable law.

09 / Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted through our Site, secure payment processing through PCI-compliant third-party processors, and access controls limiting who within our organization can view your data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and interests, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.

10 / Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Opt-out of marketing: The right to unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: The right to request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
• Objection: The right to object to processing based on our legitimate interests

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information in Section 14. We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11 / Children's Privacy

Our Site and Products are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 14.

12 / Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services — such as social media profiles, affiliate partners, or recommended resources. These third-party sites operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Ashanna Press is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. The inclusion of a link on our Site does not imply our endorsement of that site's privacy practices.

13 / Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. If we make material changes that significantly affect how we handle your personal information, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our Site or by email to registered customers.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14 / Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Publisher: Ashanna Press
• Website: ashanna.com
• Email: privacy@ashanna.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5–10 business days. For data deletion or access requests, please allow up to 30 days for processing.