Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 19/06/2025
At Mastering Accounting CAT (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible via https://www.maacat.cc, your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant laws.
By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Purchase our digital products (e.g., eBooks, guides)
Sign up for our communications (such as newsletters or updates)
Contact us via email or forms
Access or browse our website
The types of personal information we may collect include:
Full name
Email address
Billing information (via Payhip/PayPal – we do not directly store or access credit card numbers)
IP address
Browser and device information
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click behavior)
We only collect information that is relevant and necessary for providing our services, improving user experience, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store certain information when you visit our website. These may include essential cookies for basic functionality, analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics), and advertising cookies. These tools help us understand how users interact with our site, personalize content, and improve overall performance.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more details, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Policy page.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for a variety of legitimate business purposes, in accordance with data protection laws. Below is a detailed breakdown of how we may use your information:
a. To Provide and Deliver Our Services
We use your personal data to process transactions, deliver purchased products (such as downloadable eBooks), and fulfill any other contractual obligations. For example:
Sending you confirmation emails and receipts via Payhip or our integrated system
Providing access to downloadable content
Managing user accounts and customer support requests
b. To Communicate with You
We may use your contact information to:
Respond to inquiries or feedback submitted via email or forms
Notify you about updates to your purchased content, changes to our policies, or service interruptions
Send you administrative or service-related messages that are necessary for your use of the website (you cannot opt out of these)
c. To Improve Our Website and User Experience
We analyze user behavior, navigation data, and preferences to:
Understand how visitors interact with our site
Identify usability issues and improve functionality
Optimize the layout and content based on user engagement
This analysis is typically done in aggregate and may include anonymized data, especially when using analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
d. For Marketing and Promotional Purposes
If you have opted in to receive promotional communications, we may use your contact details to:
Inform you about new book releases, updates, educational resources, or special offers related to Mastering Accounting CAT
Send newsletters or curated content that may interest you
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
e. To Comply with Legal Obligations
We may process your personal data to:
Satisfy applicable legal, regulatory, or tax requirements
Cooperate with law enforcement or governmental agencies as required by law
Respond to lawful requests and legal processes
f. To Protect Our Rights and Prevent Misuse
We may use personal and technical information to:
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and misuse of our site or services
Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other contractual agreements
Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, our business, or others
g. With Your Consent
Where required by law or when appropriate, we may ask for your explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes not covered by the scenarios above. You have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Google AdSense and Advertising Partners
We may display advertisements from Google AdSense or other ad networks on our website. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. More information about how Google uses data on partner sites can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
3. How We Share Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and only share personal data when it is necessary for the operation of our services, compliance with legal obligations, or based on your explicit consent. Below are the circumstances under which we may share your information:
a. Service Providers and Third-Party Platforms
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including but not limited to:
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe via Payhip) to securely process transactions
Digital delivery services (e.g., Payhip) to provide access to purchased materials
Email communication tools (e.g., Payhip’s built-in email system or other future newsletter tools)
Analytics and performance tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand user behavior and improve our offerings
All service providers are required to handle your data with confidentiality and in compliance with data protection laws.
b. Legal Requirements and Government Authorities
We may disclose your personal information if:
Required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena)
Requested by government authorities to comply with lawful investigations
Necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or threats to personal safety
c. Business Transfers
In the event of a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such a case:
d. With Your Consent
We will not share your information with third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes without your explicit consent. If you agree to be contacted by partner organizations or affiliates, we may share your data only as described at the point of consent. You may revoke this consent at any time.
e. Aggregated and Anonymized Data
We may share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, for example:
This type of data does not include personally identifiable information and is used strictly for analytical or reporting purposes.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is entirely immune to risk, we are committed to upholding industry-standard practices and safeguarding your data with the utmost care.
a. Technical Safeguards
We use a variety of technical measures to ensure the safety and integrity of your information, including but not limited to:
SSL encryption to protect data during transmission across the internet
Firewall protections to prevent unauthorized access to our infrastructure
Secure server hosting via trusted platforms (e.g., Google Sites and Payhip) that implement strong security protocols
All payment-related data is processed through secure third-party platforms like Payhip and PayPal, which are PCI-DSS compliant and do not expose or store sensitive card information on our servers.
b. Administrative Measures
Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel who need the data to perform their duties. These individuals are:
Trained in data privacy and security practices
Bound by confidentiality agreements or policies
Subject to monitoring and review to ensure compliance
We regularly review our internal policies to keep them aligned with evolving security standards and legal obligations.
c. Data Retention Practices
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
Providing you with access to purchased materials
Complying with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
Resolving disputes or enforcing agreements
Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
d. User Responsibility
While we take strong precautions to secure your data, you also play a role in protecting your information:
Use strong, unique passwords for your email and any accounts used to access our content
Avoid sharing access credentials with others
Report any suspicious activity related to your purchases or account access
We are not responsible for any loss or unauthorized access resulting from negligence or misuse of personal devices or login credentials.
e. Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will:
Notify you promptly via email (if available)
Inform relevant authorities as required by law
Take immediate action to investigate and mitigate the breach
We are committed to transparency and will always communicate honestly and openly in such circumstances.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights concerning the personal data we collect and process about you. At Mastering Accounting CAT, we are committed to respecting and facilitating the exercise of these rights wherever applicable.
a. Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This includes:
The categories of data collected
The purposes for which the data is used
The third parties with whom the data has been shared
A copy of the data in a commonly used format (when legally required)
b. Right to Rectification
If any of the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be corrected or updated.
c. Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal data, such as:
When it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
When you withdraw your consent (if consent was the legal basis)
When the data has been unlawfully processed
Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or operational reasons.
d. Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data under specific conditions. This means we may store the data but not use it further unless legally permitted.
e. Right to Data Portability
Where legally applicable, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
f. Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your personal data when it is based on:
g. Right to Withdraw Consent
If our data processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
h. Right to File a Complaint
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
In the EU, this is your national data protection authority.
In the US (e.g., California), this may include contacting the California Attorney General.
To exercise any of your rights, or for questions related to your data, please contact us at:
📧 Email: masteringacc.cat@gmail.com
We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.
User Consent and GDPR Notice
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), a cookie consent banner will be shown when you access our website. This banner allows you to accept or manage the types of cookies used, in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Mastering Accounting CAT reserves the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data. By continuing to use our website and services after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms.
Date of Last Revision: 19/06/2025
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please feel free to contact us using the following methods:
📧 Email: masteringacc.cat@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.maacat.cc
We are committed to addressing any inquiries promptly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
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