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Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 2/4/2026
The Pederson Effect (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect:
- name and email address
- billing and payment information
- account login details
- usage data and analytics
- voluntary submissions (e.g., contact forms)
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- provide and improve our Services
- process payments
- deliver digital products
- send updates and emails
- support membership access
- analyze website performance
DATA SHARING
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted third parties such as:
- payment processors
- email service providers
- analytics tools
- print-on-demand partners
DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- access your data
- request deletion
- update your information
- opt out of marketing emails
CONTACT
For privacy questions or requests, email: mpederson@thepedersoneffect.com
ADVERTISING PARTNERS
We may use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to display ads. These companies may use cookies or tracking technologies to personalize ads based on your browsing behavior.
AFFILIATE LINKS
We may include affiliate links to products or services. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Affiliate partners may collect limited data necessary to track referrals.
GDPR & UK-GDPR RIGHTS (EU & UK VISITORS)
If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have specific rights under GDPR/UK-GDPR, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing of your data
- Request restriction of processing
- Request transfer of your data to another service (data portability)
- Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: mpederson@thepedersoneffect.com
We will respond within 30 days as required by law.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Our website is operated from the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
By using our Services, you acknowledge that your data may be processed according to U.S. laws, which may differ from the laws in your country.
CCPA/CPRA RIGHTS (CALIFORNIA VISITORS)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Correct inaccurate information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
To submit a request, email: mpederson@thepedersoneffect.com
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Use of Microsoft Clarity
We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products and services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
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