Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5-14-25
Last Updated: 5-14-25

Welcome to WhatIfPhilosopher.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by The What if Philosopher -  Christopher Curtis. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. It applies to all personal data collected via our Site and services, including compliance with GDPR, COPPA, and CCPA/CPRA regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, billing/shipping address, phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely via Shopify and payment gateways)

  • Any content you submit through forms or communications

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device data

  • Pages viewed, access times, referral URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Fulfill orders and provide services

  • Process payments and send order confirmations

  • Communicate with you (newsletters, customer support, updates)

  • Improve our website, marketing, and offerings

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your personal information.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Shopify, payment processors, email platforms)

  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

  • Business transfers if we sell or merge the business

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents):

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (right to be forgotten)

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Lodge complaints with a Data Protection Authority

Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):

  • Know what personal information is collected

  • Access and delete your data

  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell your data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at chriscurtislife@gmail.com.

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand user behavior

  • Provide personalized content

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted payments via Shopify and partners

  • Secure servers and access controls

  • Limited data access for employees and partners

However, no system is 100% secure. Use the internet with caution.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our site outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to servers located in the United States and processed according to U.S. laws, which may differ from your home country.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Chris Curtis
📧 chriscurtislife@gmail.com
🌐 www.WhatIfPhilosopher.com