PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. WHO WE ARE

This website (cozybene.com) is owned and operated by Cozy Bene LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). We act as the data controller of your personal data. We have adopted this Privacy Policy to determine how we process the information collected by cozybene.com and to clarify the reasons we must collect certain personal data about you.

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit cozybene.com, we collect two types of information:

Device Information (Automatic): We automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view and how you interact with the Site.
Personal Data (Voluntary): We collect personal data you explicitly provide to us (including Name, Email Address, Billing Address, etc.) when you subscribe to our newsletter, join a waitlist, or initiate a purchase.

Important Note on Payments: We utilize third-party processors (Gumroad and Contra) to handle transactions. Cozy Bene LLC does not store your full credit card number or sensitive financial data on our servers.

3. WHY WE PROCESS YOUR DATA

We process your data for the following "Steady Architect" purposes:

To Run the System: Maintaining the website and ensuring security.
To Deliver the Goods: Fulfilling obligations under contracts (e.g., delivering the Dark Mode Journal or brand design services).
To Communicate: Sending you the "Dark Mode" newsletter, invoices, or responding to inquiries.
To Improve: Analyzing site statistics to identify potential cases of abuse and improve user experience.

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES (THE STACK)

We work with trusted third-party services to operate our business. By using our site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these partners in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Hostinger: Hosting and Email Services.
Gumroad: For digital product sales and payment processing.
Contra: For service bookings, contracts, and invoicing.
Carrd: For website infrastructure.

5. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR & GENERAL)

If you are a European resident (or a resident of a jurisdiction with similar rights), you have the right to:

Be informed about how your data is used.
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of incorrect data.
Request erasure of your data ("The Right to be Forgotten").
Restrict processing or object to processing.

If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us via the email below. Additionally, please note that your information may be transferred outside of Europe (including to the United States and Canada) for processing by our third-party partners listed above.

6. NEWSLETTER & MARKETING

You can visit the website without providing personal data. However, to receive our newsletter or "Dark Mode" updates, you must provide your email address. You may opt-out of these communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link found at the bottom of every email we send.

7. INFORMATION SECURITY

We secure the information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using this site, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

8. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website contains links to other websites (such as Contra or Gumroad) that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other websites or third parties. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to: hello@cozybene.com