Privacy policy
Effective Date: 28th January, 2026
Website: https://www.thescienceofthestones.com/
Operated by: The Science of the Stones Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Contact: support@thescienceofthestones.com
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit or use https://www.thescienceofthestones.com/ (the “Site”) and when you sign up to receive our email communications or downloads.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1) Information we collect
a) Information you provide to us
We may collect personal information you provide directly, such as:
Email address (when you request the free ebook sample or subscribe)
Name (optional, if you enter it)
Any information you submit via a contact form or email to us
b) Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
Device and browser information (e.g., browser type, operating system)
IP address
Approximate location (derived from IP address)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring/exit pages)
This information is typically collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
c) Purchases (if applicable)
If you purchase a product through the Site, payments are processed by third-party payment processors. We generally do not collect or store full payment card details. We may receive limited information such as your email address, purchase confirmation, transaction ID, and billing country/state.
2) How we use your information
We use personal information to:
Deliver the free ebook sample of The Science of the Stones™ you requested
Send email updates, including:
new editions/updates of The Science of the Stones™ ebook
blog posts, research updates, or announcements
YouTube videos, podcast appearances, interviews, and related project news
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Maintain, improve, and secure the Site
Measure performance of content and marketing (e.g., which pages are most useful)
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under these legal bases:
Consent (e.g., when you subscribe to receive emails)
Legitimate interests (e.g., website security, analytics, improving the Site)
Contractual necessity (e.g., delivering purchased digital products, if applicable)
Legal obligation (e.g., tax or compliance requirements)
You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing (see Section 5).
4) How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Site and our communications, such as:
Email marketing provider: Systeme.io (to send emails and manage subscriptions)
Website hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics provider: Google Analytics (to understand site usage)
Payment processor: Stripe (if you purchase products)
We may also share information:
To comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
To protect rights, safety, and security of us, our users, or the public
In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, sale of assets)
5) Email communications and opting out
If you subscribe, we will send you emails consistent with what you signed up for (sample delivery and ongoing updates).
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. After unsubscribing, you may still receive transactional or administrative messages if applicable (e.g., purchase receipts).
6) Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Keep the Site functioning properly
Understand traffic and usage (analytics)
Improve performance and content
Your choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
7) Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
Maintaining your subscription until you unsubscribe
Meeting legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
8) Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9) Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:
Access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict certain processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact us at support@thescienceofthestones.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding personal information, including the right to know, delete, and correct information, and to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” as defined by California law.
We do not sell personal information.
To make a request, email: support@thescienceofthestones.com.
10) International transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than where you live (for example, where our service providers operate). We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required by law.
11) Third-party links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, podcast platforms, social media, storefronts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies.
12) Children’s privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us at support@thescienceofthestones.com and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
13) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the latest version took effect. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
14) Contact us
If you have questions or requests regarding privacy, contact: