Overview

David Bedrick and the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies ("we," "us," or "our") respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit davidbedrick.com and engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when signing up for our newsletter, purchasing a course, or contacting us.
Payment information processed securely through third-party payment providers (Stripe, Thinkific). We do not store your credit card details.
Usage data collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
Cookies and tracking technologies used to improve your experience and analyze site performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Deliver courses, workshops, and digital content you have purchased.
Send newsletters and updates you have opted in to receive.
Process transactions and send related communications.
Improve our website, services, and user experience.
Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
Run advertising campaigns on platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram) to reach people who may be interested in our work.

Advertising & Analytics

We use Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising tools, including the Meta Pixel and Conversions API, to measure the effectiveness of our ads and deliver relevant content to our audience. These tools may collect information about your activity on our site and use it to show you relevant ads on Meta platforms.

We also use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

You can manage your ad preferences through your Meta Ad Preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter via Constant Contact, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. We will never sell or share your email address with unrelated third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our business:

Squarespace — website hosting and content management.
Thinkific — online course delivery and enrollment.
Constant Contact — email newsletter management.
Stripe — secure payment processing.
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — advertising and audience measurement.

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our site.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

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

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (California residents).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out:

David Bedrick
Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies
Website: davidbedrick.com/contact