Privacy Policy

We collect the following information:

1.1 Information You Provide

•Name

•Email address

•Billing address

•Payment details (processed securely via PayPal)

•Contact form submissions

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

•IP address

•Cookies (strictly necessary)

•Browser information

•Website usage data

1.3 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Website.

Google may collect:

•Device and browser details

•Time spent on pages

•Geographic region

•Interactions with buttons, links, or downloads

 

Analytics data is anonymized and not used to identify specific individuals.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

•Process orders and payments

•Deliver digital products and resources

•Communicate with you regarding your purchases

•Send newsletters and updates through ConvertKit

•Improve website performance and user experience

•Provide customer support

•Maintain security and prevent fraud

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Even though Gow Publishing is based in Jamaica, we align with international standards.

We process data based on:

•Contract necessity (when you purchase something)

•Legitimate interest (analytics, improving services)

•Consent (newsletter subscription)

•Legal obligations (record keeping, fraud prevention)

4. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We share your information only with trusted third parties who help us operate our business:

•PayPal — payment processing

•ConvertKit — email newsletter management

•Google Analytics — website analytics

•Namecheap Hosting — website hosting

•Google Calendar — scheduling consultations

 

These third parties have their own privacy practices. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Children’s Privacy

•Our Website may be accessed by minors but all purchases must be made by an adult.

•We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.

•If we discover such data was collected, we will delete it promptly.

6. Cookies

We use simple, strictly necessary cookies to:

•Improve website performance

•Enable PayPal checkout

•Maintain basic functionality

•Analytics cookies may also be used, depending on browser settings.

 

You can disable cookies through your browser, but some features may not work correctly.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

•SSL encryption

•Secure payments via PayPal

•Restricted administrative access

•Regular website maintenance

 

While we take all reasonable steps to protect data, no system is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain:

•Order records and invoices for legal and tax purposes

•Newsletter data until you unsubscribe

•Contact form messages for follow-up purposes

•Analytics data for system performance and improvement