Last Updated: 24/12/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Ripple Code. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website, www.theripplecode.com

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our digital products (such as The Ripple Code Planner or Ebook), subscribe to our newsletter ("The Weekly Ripple"), or engage with our assessment tools.

By accessing the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

The Ripple Code is a brand operated by: Borderless Talent FZCO [Insert Full Physical Address in Dubai/UAE] Dubai, United Arab Emirates

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at: [hello@theripplecode.com]

3. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services, deliver your products, and help you align your life with your cognitive preferences.

A. Personal Information You Provide to Us

• Identity Data: Name, username.
• Contact Data: Email address (for newsletters and product delivery).
• Transaction Data: Details about payments to and from you and other details of products you have purchased from us. Note: We do not store full credit card details. All financial transactions are processed by secure third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Profile/Assessment Data: If you participate in our "Cognitive Compass" quizzes or surveys to determine your thinking preferences (North, South, East, West), we collect this data to provide you with personalized insights.

B. Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and operating system.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data intentionally and for specific purposes:

1. To Fulfil Your Orders: Sending you the download links for the Ripple Code Planner, Ebook, or course credentials.
2. To Send "The Weekly Ripple": Delivering our weekly newsletter containing stories, insights, and product recommendations.
3. To Personalize Your Experience: Using assessment data to tailor content that matches your thinking preference (e.g., suggesting specific templates for "Creative East" vs. "Structured West" thinkers).
4. To Improve Our Products: Analyzing user behavior to refine our digital tools and content.
5. For Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries or technical issues with downloads.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to advertisers. We may share data with trusted third parties solely to operate our business:

• Service Providers: We use third-party companies for payment processing (e.g., Stripe), email automation (e.g., Mailchimp/ActiveCampaign), and website hosting.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

6. International Data Transfers

The Ripple Code is operated by Borderless Talent FZCO in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). If you are accessing the Site from outside the UAE (such as the EU, UK, or USA), please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UAE. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. Access to your personal data is limited to those employees, agents, and contractors who have a business need to know.

8. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location (including users in the EU/UK under GDPR or California under CCPA), you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from "The Weekly Ripple" or marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [ripple@theripplecode.com].

9. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Products

Our website and newsletter may contain links to third-party websites or recommend digital products (as part of our Entrepedia or other partnerships). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: ripple@theripplecode.com
• By visiting this page on our website: www.theripplecode.com/contact