{"id":340,"date":"2026-02-23T23:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T23:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcsone.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=340"},"modified":"2026-05-20T19:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:04:09","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/livingcorrespondencestudio.com\/?page_id=340","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; height=&#8221;130px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;d22c8a7f-83dc-4fc1-a991-d59341f3a3f1&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-60px||-100px||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Living Correspondence Studio (\u201cCompany,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the \u201cServices\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Effective February 23, 2026<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>1. Information We Collect<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>A. Information You Provide Directly<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We may collect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Name<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Email address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mailing address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Phone number<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Payment information (processed by third-party providers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Account login credentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Course submissions and user content<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Communications you send to us<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>We do not store full credit card numbers. Payments are processed by secure third-party processors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>B. Information Collected Automatically<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When you use our website, we may collect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>IP address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Browser type<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Device type<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Pages visited<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Date and time of visits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Referring URLs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Cookies and similar tracking data<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We use cookies and similar technologies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Enable website functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Analyze usage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Improve user experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Provide marketing communications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Where required by law (such as in the EU), we provide cookie consent mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>2. How We Use Your Information<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We use personal information to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Provide and manage Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Process payments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Communicate with you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Send marketing communications (you may unsubscribe at any time)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Improve and personalize Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Maintain security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Comply with legal obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>We do not sell your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal data under the following legal bases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><span><b>Contractual necessity<\/b> \u2014 to provide Services you purchase<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><span><b>Consent<\/b> \u2014 for marketing communications and certain cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><span><b>Legitimate interests<\/b> \u2014 to improve Services and maintain security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><span><b>Legal obligation<\/b> \u2014 to comply with applicable laws<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>You may withdraw consent at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA\/CPRA)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are a California resident, you have the right to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Know what personal information we collect<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Request access to your personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Request deletion of personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Request correction of inaccurate information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Limit use of sensitive personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>We do <b>not<\/b> sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To exercise your rights, email:<br \/><b>support@livingcorrespondencestudio.com<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We will verify your identity before responding to requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>5. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are located in the EU\/UK\/Switzerland, you have the right to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Access your personal data<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Correct inaccurate data<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Request deletion (\u201cRight to be Forgotten\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Restrict processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Object to processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Data portability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Withdraw consent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>To exercise your rights, contact:<br \/><b>support@livingcorrespondencestudio.com<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>6. Sharing of Information<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We may share personal information with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Payment processors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Email service providers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Website hosting providers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Course platform providers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Professional advisors (legal\/accounting)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We may disclose information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>To comply with legal obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>To enforce our agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>To protect the rights or safety of users or others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>7. International Data Transfers<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Our Services are operated from the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses where required, to protect international data transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>8. Data Retention<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Comply with legal obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Resolve disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Enforce agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>You may request deletion of your account information at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>9. Data Security<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, no internet transmission is completely secure. You provide information at your own risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>10. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>11. Third-Party Links<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>12. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The \u201cLast Updated\u201d date will reflect changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>13. Contact Information<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Living Correspondence Studio<\/b><br \/>Email: support@livingcorrespondencestudio.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy PolicyLiving Correspondence Studio (\u201cCompany,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the \u201cServices\u201d). 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