Summary: We collect data you voluntarily provide via our contact form or when purchasing a workbook. We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. We do not sell your data.
Who we are
HowToWorkbooks.com is an independent blog providing practical guides, tool reviews, and advice for founders starting and scaling small businesses. The site is operated by an individual publisher based in Geneva, Switzerland.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: contact@howtoworkbooks.com
What data we collect and why
Contact form submissions
If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name and email address in order to respond to your message.
Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests (responding to your enquiry).
Workbook downloads and email list
When you request a free workbook, we collect your first name and email address. We use this information to:
- Send you the workbook you requested
- Send you occasional emails about new workbooks, courses, and training resources we publish
You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time using the link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly.
Legal basis (GDPR): Consent. By submitting the form, you consent to receive the requested workbook and related future communications from us. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
Cookies and analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site — including pages visited, time spent, referral source, and device/browser type. This helps us understand what content is useful and improve the site over time.
Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser (including _ga and _gid) to distinguish visitors and sessions. This data is sent to and processed by Google LLC. See Google’s privacy policy for details.
We do not use advertising, retargeting, or behavioural tracking cookies beyond Google Analytics.
Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests (understanding site usage to improve content). You may opt out at any time by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:
- Google Analytics — collects anonymous usage data via cookies to help us understand site traffic. See Google’s privacy policy for details.
- PayPal — processes payments for our workbook courses. See PayPal’s privacy policy for details.
We also publish affiliate links on this website. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. The companies behind these links have their own privacy policies, which govern the data they collect when you visit their sites. See our for more information.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We share data with Google (Analytics) and PayPal (payment processing) as outlined in the Third-party services section above
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests
How long we keep your data
- Contact enquiries: We keep email correspondence for up to 2 years.
- Workbook downloads and email list: We keep your name and email address until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
Your rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — You can ask us to delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a portable format
- Right to object — You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent — Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@howtoworkbooks.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Switzerland, this is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC). In the EU, contact your national data protection authority.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. We use reputable, established service providers who maintain their own security standards.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: contact@howtoworkbooks.com
- Website: howtoworkbooks.com