Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 4, 2026
This privacy policy explains how toolstoremakeyourcareer.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or subscribe to our communications. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the US CAN-SPAM Act.
Data controller
Paul Gabriel Dionne is the data controller for personal information collected through this website. For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at paul@toolstoremakeyourcareer.com.
Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information: your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our email list, contacting us, or purchasing products through third-party platforms (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Gumroad). We also collect anonymized usage data through cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.
How we use your information
We use personal information to respond to your inquiries, send email communications you have opted into (such as career tips, book updates, and product announcements), improve our website and content, and fulfill product orders. We will only send marketing emails with your explicit consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we process personal data based on: your consent (for email subscriptions and non-essential cookies), our legitimate interest (for website analytics and security), and contractual necessity (for fulfilling product purchases).
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are only loaded with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings banner on our website. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Third-party services
We use third-party services that may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies: HubSpot (email marketing and contact management), Jetpack (site analytics and security), Google Analytics (website traffic analysis), Amazon and Barnes & Noble (book purchases), and Gumroad (workbook purchases). We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you are in the EEA or UK, you also have the right to restrict or object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at paul@toolstoremakeyourcareer.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Website analytics data is retained in anonymized form.
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via our website. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, contact Paul Gabriel Dionne at paul@toolstoremakeyourcareer.com.