Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 December 2025

Applies to:
StoicStressManagement.com, TheStoicStrategist.com, CafePhilebus.com, and all associated landing pages and funnels.

1. Purpose and Guiding Principles

At The Stoic Strategist, clarity is a discipline. This Privacy Policy reflects that same standard. Your personal information is handled with care, restraint, and respect. We collect only what is necessary, use it responsibly, protect it with intention, and never sell it to third parties.

This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

Information You Provide

  • First name

  • Last name

  • Email address

  • Payment details (processed securely by PayPal; never stored on our servers)

Information Collected Automatically

Through analytics and tracking technologies (such as cookies and pixels), we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

  • Referrer information

  • General geographic location

This data helps improve site performance, understand user behavior, and support advertising efforts.

3. How Your Information Is Used

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver free resources and paid digital products

  • Send email updates, programs, and relevant content

  • Operate funnels, opt-in forms, and members-only content

  • Improve site performance and user experience

  • Personalize advertising on platforms like Google and Meta

  • Process payments securely through PayPal

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Third-Party Services

To operate effectively, we rely on established service providers who process data on our behalf. These include:

  • Systeme.io (email delivery, landing pages, customer management, secure storage of contact information)

  • PayPal (payment processing)

  • Google Analytics (site analytics and performance measurement)

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram advertising performance and personalization)

Each provider has its own privacy practices and safeguards. We do not authorize them to use your information for any purpose beyond delivering the services we request.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our websites use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve navigation

  • Analyze site performance

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

  • Personalize ads shown on Google, Facebook, and Instagram

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though certain site features may not function optimally.

Ad Personalization Requirements

As required by Google Ads and Meta Ads, we disclose that:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google and Meta, may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver ads based on your interactions with our websites.

  • You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting:

    https://myadcenter.google.com

For Meta (Facebook and Instagram), you can manage ad preferences within your account settings.

6. How Your Information Is Protected

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including encryption, secure storage, and restricted access. While no digital system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to maintaining a responsible and disciplined security posture.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion

  • Opt out of email communications

  • Restrict certain types of processing

  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

jason@thestoicstrategist.com

Unsubscribe links are included in every email.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver requested services

  • Meet legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Maintain business records

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our websites and products are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

10. International Visitors

Our services may be accessed globally. By using our websites, you consent to the processing of your information in the United States or in any region where our service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect new practices, legal requirements, or improvements in clarity. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact:

Jason Conley
Email:
jason@thestoicstrategist.com
Owner, The Stoic Strategist

Brand Note

In keeping with the principles of Stoic clarity, this policy is written to be straightforward and understandable. Data should never feel mysterious. The practices above reflect our ongoing commitment to transparency, restraint, and integrity.

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