Last updated: July 15, 2025
Thank you for visiting www.the-plan.me and for your interest in This Wasn't the Plan (and That's the Point) (the “Book”). This page explains - in plain language - how I handle your personal information.
1. Who I Am
I’m Magda, the author of the Book and the sole operator of this website.
Email: Privacy@the-plan.com
2. What I Collect & Why
- Name & Email: To confirm your pre‑order, send digital receipts, and update you about shipping.
- Postal Address: To deliver physical copies of the Book.
- Payment Details: Processed securely by my payment partner (e.g., Stripe/PayPal). I never see or store your full card number.
- Basic Site Stats (cookies & logs): To keep the site running smoothly and understand which pages are useful.
I collect only what’s necessary and nothing more.
3. Legal Grounds (GDPR)
- Contract: Fulfilling your order.
- Consent: Optional newsletters and non‑essential cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: Basic site analytics and fraud prevention.
4. Sharing Your Data
- Payment Processor & Shipping Companies (to take payment and send the Book).
- No Selling, No Spam: I don’t sell or trade your information - ever.
5. How Long I Keep It
- Order Records: 7 years (tax rules).
- Newsletter List: Until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics Cookies: Up to 24 months (or sooner if you clear them).
6. Your Rights
You can ask me to:
- See the personal data I hold about you.
- Correct it if it’s wrong.
- Delete it (where possible).
- Stop or limit how it’s used.
- Send you a copy in a portable format.
If you’re in the EEA, you can also complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).
7. Cookies
This site uses essential cookies for security and checkout. You’ll see a banner for any optional cookies, which only load if you agree.
8. Children
I don’t knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If you think I have, email me and I’ll delete it.
9. Changes
If I change anything, I’ll update this page and revise the date above.
Questions?
Email me at Privacy@the-plan.me and I’ll be happy to help.