Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2025

IF YOU ARE A CLIENT USING CUSTOM GPTs, YOU ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PRIVACY POLICY HERE.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Masthead Strategies (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.themastheadstrategy.com (the “Site”), and interact with our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• When you fill out forms (e.g., newsletter signup, contact forms, surveys)

• When you purchase services or products

• When you communicate with us via email or chat

B. Information We Collect Automatically

Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our Site

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and track website analytics

C. Third-Party Data Collection

• We use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics, Stripe for payments) that may collect data according to their policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide, improve, and personalize our services

• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests

• Process transactions and payments

• Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)

• Comply with legal requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools)

Legal authorities, if required by law

Business partners if collaborating on services you’ve requested

5. How We Use Your Information 

We use your personal data to:

• Process payments for products and services

• Verify transactions and prevent fraud

• Comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

We do not store your payment details. All transactions are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

6. How We Share Your Information

We use third-party payment processors, including:

Stripe (for credit/debit card payments)

PayPal (if applicable)

Squarespace Commerce Payments (if enabled)

These payment providers process transactions securely and are responsible for handling your financial information. We do not have direct access to your full payment details.

For details on how they handle your data, please review their privacy policies:

Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy

Squarespace Payments: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

7. Payments & Transactions (New Section)

A. Secure Payment Processing

We use secure, PCI-compliant third-party services to process payments. Your financial details (credit card numbers, bank information) are handled by these providers and are not stored on our servers.

B. Refunds & Chargebacks

If you make a purchase on our Site, any refunds or disputes are subject to our Refund Policy (link to your refund policy if applicable).

C. Taxes

Applicable taxes may be added to purchases based on your location.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve website performance and user experience. By continuing to use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our policies.

10. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

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

✅ Request access to your data

✅ Correct inaccurate information

✅ Request deletion of your data

✅ Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@katiedunn.com.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

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

📧 support@katiedunn.com