Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

1. Introduction

The HARNESS Project ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
  • Payment Information: When purchasing products (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Educator Registration: Professional information when requesting educator access
  • Feedback & Communications: Information you provide in forms, surveys, or communications with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click data
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • IP Address: For analytics and security purposes
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

  • Personal health information or medical history
  • Sexual activity details or preferences
  • Sensitive personal data beyond what's necessary
  • Information from minors under 18 (see Age Requirements)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide Services: Deliver content, tools, and resources you request
  • Process Transactions: Complete purchases and send order confirmations
  • Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters (with consent), provide support
  • Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose
Essential Cookies Required for basic site functionality (cannot be disabled)
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use the site
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate (hosting, payment processing, email services)
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

Third-Party Services We Use

  • Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal (subject to their privacy policies)
  • Email Services: For newsletters and communications
  • Analytics: To understand site usage
  • Hosting: Cloud hosting providers for website storage

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure payment processing (PCI compliant)

Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

7.1 Access & Correction

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it's inaccurate.

7.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).

7.3 Opt-Out

You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking "unsubscribe" in emails
  • Contacting us at privacy@harnessproject.org

7.4 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.

7.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@harnessproject.org with your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Age Requirement: Our Services are intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

If you are under 18, you must have explicit permission from a parent, guardian, or educator to access our educational materials.

If we discover we have collected information from a child under 18 without proper consent, we will delete it immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Users

Our Services are based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S. and other countries where we operate.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do NOT sell personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Privacy Contact:

Email: privacy@harnessproject.org

General Contact: Contact Form

The HARNESS Project
Created by Christopher Zacharie

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. Thank you for trusting The HARNESS Project with your information.

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