Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Jay Yang (“Jay Yang,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit jayyanginspires.com (the “Site”), subscribe to the newsletter The Spark, request a free resource, or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide. When you subscribe to The Spark or request a free resource (such as a pitch deck), you provide your email address and any other details you choose to enter. If you contact us by email, we receive the information in your message.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and how you interact with the Site. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies and through our hosting and security providers.

2. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, keep the Site secure, and understand usage. Our newsletter signup form is provided by beehiiv, and loads a third-party script (including bot-protection technology) that may set cookies when the form loads or when you interact with it. Our hosting provider may set strictly necessary cookies.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To send The Spark and deliver resources you request;
• To respond to your questions and communicate with you;
• To operate, maintain, secure, analyze, and improve the Site;
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues;
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. How We Share Your Information

Service providers. We share information with vendors who process it on our behalf, including beehiiv (newsletter signup and email delivery), our website host, and analytics or security providers. These providers are permitted to use your information only to provide services to us.

We do not sell your personal information and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Legal and safety. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Jay Yang, our users, or others. If our business is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Third-Party Services & Links

The Site links to and relies on third-party services that have their own privacy policies, including beehiiv, Amazon, our merch store on Fourthwall, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies. See, for example, the beehiiv Privacy Policy.

6. Your Email Choices

You can unsubscribe from The Spark at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Opting out of marketing emails does not affect transactional or service-related messages, such as delivery of a resource you requested.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Site and newsletter, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

California residents (CCPA/CPRA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose; to request deletion or correction of your personal information; and to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising these rights. We do not sell or “share” personal information as those terms are defined under California law. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

EEA, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR/UK GDPR). Our legal bases for processing are your consent (for newsletter and marketing communications) and our legitimate interests (in operating, securing, and improving the Site). You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at jaysteryang@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Users

We are based in the United States, and your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data-protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at jaysteryang@gmail.com.