Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 3, 2026
01 Introduction
Don Matthews ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when you visit donmatthews.live (the "Site") or purchase our digital products.
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at patriotnewsactivism@gmail.com.
02 Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Identity data: name, email address
- Payment data: billing address and payment details (processed by our third-party payment provider — we never store full credit card numbers)
- Communication data: any messages, support requests, or feedback you send us
- Account data: username, password hash, and purchase history (if you create an account)
Information Collected Automatically
- Device data: browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, click patterns
- Network data: IP address, approximate geographic location (country/region level)
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from payment processors (e.g., transaction confirmations), analytics providers, and social media platforms if you interact with our content through those services.
03 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Order fulfillment: process payments, deliver digital products and license keys, send order confirmations
- Customer support: respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, process refund requests
- Site improvement: analyze usage patterns to improve site performance, content, and user experience
- Security: detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other harmful activities
- Legal compliance: comply with applicable laws, tax obligations, and legal processes
- Communications: send product updates, security notices, and administrative messages (we do not send marketing emails unless you opt in)
04 Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract performance: processing necessary to fulfill your order and deliver purchased products
- Legitimate interests: improving our products, preventing fraud, and maintaining site security — where these interests are not overridden by your rights
- Legal obligation: complying with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
- Consent: where you have given explicit consent (e.g., opting in to marketing emails) — you may withdraw consent at any time
05 Third-Party Services
We use the following categories of third-party services:
- Payment processing: secure payment gateways handle all financial transactions — we never see or store complete payment credentials
- Hosting & infrastructure: cloud hosting providers store and serve our Site and digital products
- Analytics: privacy-respecting analytics tools help us understand site usage
- Email delivery: transactional email services deliver order confirmations and support communications
Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy. We share only the minimum information necessary for them to provide their services. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
06 Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Purchase records: retained for the life of your account plus applicable tax/legal retention periods (typically 7 years)
- Support communications: retained for 3 years after the last interaction
- Analytics data: retained for up to 24 months
- Marketing opt-in records: retained until you withdraw consent
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
07 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
08 International Data Transfers
Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
By using our Site or providing your information, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
09 Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: request a machine-readable copy of your data for transfer to another service
- Restriction: request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at patriotnewsactivism@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
10 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know: what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you
- Right to delete: request deletion of personal information collected from you
- Right to opt out: we do not sell personal information — this right is not applicable
- Non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights
California residents may exercise these rights by contacting us at the email above. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
12 Children's Privacy
Our Site and products are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.
13 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Provide prominent notice on our Site (e.g., a banner or email notification)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14 Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices? Reach out:
If you are unsatisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
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