Overview
Who We Are
Ethos Empire ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at ethosempire.org. We are a personal growth and self-mastery brand that sells digital ebooks and physical merchandise.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what your rights are. We are committed to handling your data with transparency and respect.
Section 1
Information We Collect
When you visit ethosempire.org, the following data may be collected automatically:
- Your IP address and general geographic location (country/region)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
We do not operate our own checkout or payment system. All purchases are handled directly by Gumroad (ebooks) and Printful (merch). We never see, store, or handle your payment card details, billing address, or order details — those are processed entirely by those third-party platforms under their own privacy policies.
If you contact us via social media or email, we may retain that communication to respond to you.
Section 2
How We Use Your Information
The data collected from site visits is used only to:
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- Monitor site performance, uptime, and security
- Diagnose technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data to send unsolicited emails, build advertising profiles, or share it with data brokers. We have no email newsletter or mailing list at this time.
Section 3
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates or links to the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:
- Gumroad — processes all ebook purchases and manages digital delivery. Gumroad Privacy Policy
- Printful — fulfils and ships all physical merchandise orders. Printful Privacy Policy
- Social media platforms — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Discord, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and Pinterest. When you click through to these platforms, their respective privacy policies apply.
- Hosting / CDN providers — our hosting infrastructure may log standard server access data (IP address, request timestamps) for security and uptime monitoring.
Embedded content or links from these platforms may load third-party cookies or pixels in your browser. We do not control this and recommend reviewing each platform's privacy policy.
Section 4
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. Our site may use cookies for:
- Basic site functionality (session management, preferences)
- Analytics — understanding traffic patterns (e.g. page views, visit duration)
- Third-party cookies loaded by embedded social content or links
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality but will not prevent you from reading content or accessing our external store links.
Section 5
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data including:
- The right to know what personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
- The right to data portability
- The right to correct inaccurate information
Because we do not collect personal information directly (purchases go through Gumroad and Printful), most data-related requests should be directed to those platforms. For any request related to data you believe we hold, contact us at the email below and we will respond within 30 days.
Section 6
Children's Privacy
Our website and products are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove it.
Section 7
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to protect any data associated with our site. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We do not store payment card information, passwords, or sensitive personal data on our own servers.
Section 8
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Section 9
DMCA & Copyright Notice
All content on ethosempire.org — including text, graphics, logos, animations, and ebook content — is protected by copyright law. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or resale of any Ethos Empire content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Reporting Infringement of Our Content
If you find Ethos Empire content being used without authorisation on another platform or website, please notify us immediately via Instagram @ethos_empireo so we can take action. Include the URL where the infringing content appears and a description of what has been copied.
Filing a DMCA Claim Against Our Site
If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, contact us with a formal DMCA takedown notice including: identification of the original copyrighted work, the location of the infringing content on our site, your contact details, and a signed statement (physical or electronic) confirming your claim is made in good faith and under penalty of perjury.
Section 10
Cookie Consent
When you first visit ethosempire.org, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You have two choices:
- Accept All — allows essential cookies and basic analytics that help us understand site traffic
- Essential Only — limits cookies to those strictly necessary for the site to function
Your preference is saved in your browser. You can change it at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. Declining non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to browse the site or access any content.
We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or building personal profiles. Third-party services (Gumroad, Printful, social media platforms) may set their own cookies when you click through to their sites — those are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Section 11
Harmful Content & TAKE IT DOWN Act
In compliance with the TAKE IT DOWN Act (US federal law, signed May 2025), we provide a clear reporting channel for non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) or AI-generated intimate imagery that may appear in connection with our brand or website.
If you discover such content, report it to us immediately using the contact details below. We will respond within 48 hours and take appropriate action, including working with platforms to have the content removed.
Section 12
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.
