Privacy
Privacy Policy
How TheChosenVictor LLC handles website data, subscriber access, cookies, analytics, and legal privacy requests on TheChosenVictor.com.
01. Data Controller
TheChosenVictor LLC is the data controller for personal data processed through this website and its subscriber systems.
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact [email protected].
02. Data We Collect
Email Address
If you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personal data we store persistently. Subscription is voluntary and requires confirmation (double opt-in).
Analytics
We use Umami, a self-hosted, cookie-free analytics platform. Umami does not collect any personally identifiable information. It does not use cookies, fingerprinting, or cross-site tracking. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
We also use the Google Ads tag to measure the performance of paid advertising campaigns for this website. The tag is configured with Consent Mode defaults that deny ad storage, ad user data, ad personalization, and analytics storage unless consent is provided. You can allow or limit Google Ads measurement and personalization from the site banner or the control below. Google may still receive limited technical information such as page URL, referrer, browser details, IP address, and campaign identifiers for measurement and fraud prevention under Google's own policies. When consent is allowed, TheChosenVictor LLC may share consented advertising and conversion signals with Google for ad measurement, optimization, remarketing, and Customer Match features. We do not upload customer lists unless the data source and required consent basis have been confirmed.
Newsletter forms may also include an optional Customer Match checkbox. If you select it and confirm your subscription, we may include your email address in a Google Ads Customer Match upload. If you do not select it, your email address is used only for the newsletter and subscriber access.
Google Ads preference
No preference saved
IP Addresses
IP addresses are processed in-memory for rate limiting purposes only. They are never written to disk, never stored in a database, and are cleared automatically on an hourly cycle.
03. Cookies
This website uses two functional cookies for subscriber access. The Google Ads tag is configured not to store advertising or analytics cookies unless consent is provided through the Google Ads measurement and personalization preference.
| Cookie | Purpose | HttpOnly | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vault_subscriber | Identifies confirmed newsletter subscribers to unlock gated vault content. HMAC-signed for integrity. | Yes | 1 year |
| vault_subscriber_ui | Client-readable flag so the UI can display subscriber state without additional server requests. | No | 1 year |
| Google Ads cookies | Used only if consent is provided for advertising measurement, ad personalization, or analytics storage. | No | Set by Google |
04. Third-Party Processors
We use Resend to deliver newsletter emails. When you subscribe, your email address is shared with Resend solely for delivery purposes. You can review Resend's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.
We also use Google Ads for campaign measurement. Google may process limited technical and advertising measurement data under its own policies. We do not use social media trackers, and we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
05. Data Storage
Newsletter subscriber data (email addresses) is stored in a PostgreSQL database on a self-hosted virtual private server (Hetzner, EU/Germany). The server is maintained and secured by TheChosenVictor LLC.
06. Data Retention
- Email addresses: Stored until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, your email is permanently deleted (hard delete) from all systems.
- Rate limiting data: Processed in-memory only and cleared on an hourly cycle. Never persisted to disk.
- Analytics: Aggregated, anonymous data retained by self-hosted Umami. No personal data is included.
07. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data. For newsletter subscribers, unsubscribing triggers an immediate hard delete.
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
08. Your Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to Know: You may request details about the personal information we collect and how it is used.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Contact us if you want to opt out of optional advertising-related processing where applicable.
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
09. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact TheChosenVictor LLC at [email protected].