Last updated: April 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Robert Genito ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit robertgenito.com (the "Site") or purchase any of our digital content, memberships, events, or services (the "Services").
By using the Site or the Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
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1. Who We Are
Management: Robert Genito
935 N Beneva Rd, Suite 609-2054
Sarasota, FL 34232
Email: privacy@robertgenito.com
For any privacy question or request, contact us at the email above with the subject line "Privacy Request."
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2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
a) Information you give us directly.
- Name, email address, and any message content when you fill out a contact, collaboration, or sign-up form.
- Billing details (name, billing address, payment method) when you purchase digital content, a membership, or an event ticket. Card numbers are entered directly into our payment processor and we never see or store the full card number.
- Account credentials (username, password hash) if you create a member account.
- Any content you submit inside a membership area, comment, testimonial, or community space.
b) Information collected automatically when you visit.
- IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, language, and referring URL.
- Pages viewed, time on page, click events, and similar analytics data.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
c) Information from third parties.
- Payment confirmations and limited payment metadata from our payment processor.
- Engagement data from email and marketing tools if you open or click our messages.
- Public profile information if you choose to log in or share via a social platform.
We do not knowingly collect Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, precise geolocation, biometric data, or information from children under 13.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and the Services.
- Process purchases, deliver digital content, and grant membership access.
- Send transactional messages (receipts, access details, account notices).
- Send marketing emails and product updates, where you have opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any marketing email.
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
- Improve the Site, develop new content, and measure engagement.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and violations of our Terms of Use.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal effects about you.
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4. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on these legal bases under the GDPR / UK GDPR:
- Contract — to deliver purchased Services and account access.
- Legitimate interests — to operate the Site, prevent fraud, and improve our content.
- Consent — for marketing emails and non-essential cookies, which you may withdraw at any time.
- Legal obligation — to meet tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
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5. How We Share Information
We share personal information only with the following categories of recipients, and only as needed:
- Service providers and platforms we use to run the business, including:
- Squarespace — website hosting, member accounts, and commerce. See Squarespace's privacy notice at squarespace.com/privacy.
- Stripe — payment processing. See stripe.com/privacy.
- Email/marketing platform — to send transactional and marketing emails.
- Analytics providers — to understand how the Site is used.
- Professional advisors — accountants, lawyers, and similar advisors under confidentiality obligations.
- Authorities — when required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Business transfers — if the business is sold, merged, or reorganized, information may transfer to the successor entity, subject to this Policy.
We do not sell or "share" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under California law.
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6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in and maintain shopping-cart and session state.
- Remember your preferences.
- Measure traffic and improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings or, where shown, through a cookie banner on the Site. Disabling cookies may break some Site features (for example, checkout or member login).
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7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to:
- Provide you with the Services.
- Maintain your account and purchase history.
- Comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements (generally up to 7 years for financial records).
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
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8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Delete your information ("right to be forgotten").
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Port your information to another service.
- Withdraw consent for marketing or other consent-based processing.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share, but you may still submit a request).
- Appeal a denied request, where required by law.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK) or your state attorney general.
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@robertgenito.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." We will verify your identity using the email address associated with your account or purchase and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 30–45 days). You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
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9. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
In the last 12 months we have collected the categories of personal information described in Section 2 for the business purposes described in Section 3 and shared them only with the service providers described in Section 5.
We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not have actual knowledge of selling or sharing the personal information of consumers under 16.
California residents may exercise the rights described in Section 8 by contacting us at privacy@robertgenito.com. You may also designate an authorized agent in writing to make a request on your behalf.
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10. Florida Residents (FDBR)
Where applicable, Florida residents have the rights described in Section 8 under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights. Requests may be submitted to privacy@robertgenito.com.
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11. Marketing Emails
If you have opted in, we may send you marketing emails about new content, products, events, or updates. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and unsubscribing takes effect promptly. Transactional messages (receipts, account notices, important Service updates) are not marketing and cannot be unsubscribed from while you have an active account or purchase.
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12. Children
The Site and Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us information, email us and we will delete it.
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13. International Transfers
We operate in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. Where required by law (for example, transfers from the EU/UK), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
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14. Security
We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption in transit, restricted access, and reputable third-party providers (Squarespace, Stripe). No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we learn of a security incident affecting your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as required by law.
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15. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites and services (including YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, GitHub, Substack, and others). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. Review their privacy policies before providing any information.
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16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be announced on the Site or by email to active members and customers. Continued use of the Site after a change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
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17. Contact Us
Questions, requests, or complaints about this Policy:
Management: Robert Genito
935 N Beneva Rd, Suite 609-2054
Sarasota, FL 34232