PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

SHAYBROOKES LLC (“Shaybrookes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit Shaybrookes.com (the “Website”), subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent for specific data processing activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide: Your name, email address, and other information you voluntarily submit through newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, correspondence, event registrations, or promotional activities.

Automatically Collected Information: Certain technical and usage information may be collected when you visit the Website, including IP address, browser type, device information, referring websites, pages visited, and interactions with the Website.

Email Engagement Information: When you subscribe to our communications, we may collect information regarding email delivery, opens, clicks, and subscription preferences, depending on the tracking features enabled and applicable law.

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through the Website.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Website.
Respond to inquiries and communications.
Deliver newsletters, publication announcements, and promotional updates to subscribers.
Administer events, giveaways, and promotional activities.
Analyze Website traffic and communication effectiveness.
Maintain Website security, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

We process personal information only where we have an appropriate legal basis, when required by applicable law.

3. Email Communications

We use Mailchimp to manage email subscriptions and distribute newsletters and other communications.

When you subscribe, your email address and any additional information you provide may be processed through Mailchimp for subscription management, email delivery, and related reporting.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in applicable emails or by contacting hello@shaybrookes.com.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, security, and Website analytics.

Our website hosting provider, Squarespace, may process technical information concerning Website visitors, including device information, IP addresses, and usage activity.

Certain analytics or performance technologies may collect information about how visitors interact with the Website. Nonessential technologies are subject to applicable consent and opt-out requirements.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and any privacy preference controls made available on the Website.

Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

5. Sharing of Information

We may disclose personal information to service providers that assist with Website hosting, email communications, analytics, security, and related business operations.

These providers may process information as necessary to deliver their services, subject to their applicable contractual and legal obligations.

We may also disclose information:

When required by law, legal process, or valid governmental request.
To protect our legal rights, Website security, or the rights and safety of others.
In connection with a legitimate business transaction, including a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets, subject to applicable law.
With your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell our subscriber mailing list to third parties.

6. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including online retailers, social media platforms, and event-related services.

When you leave our Website, your interactions with those services are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.

Shaybrookes is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party websites.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, as well as to object to or restrict certain processing activities.

Where applicable, you may also have the right to withdraw consent, request a portable copy of your information, or opt out of certain data uses.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact hello@shaybrookes.com.

We may take reasonable steps to verify requests and will respond in accordance with applicable law.

You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in those communications.

9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without any consent required by law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete or otherwise handle that information as required.

10. International Visitors

The Website is operated from the United States and may be accessed from other countries.

Personal information may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Where applicable, we will comply with legal requirements concerning international transfers of personal information.

Visitors may have additional rights under the privacy laws of their jurisdiction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

12. Contact

For questions concerning this Privacy Policy or requests regarding your personal information, please contact:

SHAYBROOKES LLC
hello@shaybrookes.com