Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/01/2025
Last Updated: 05/07/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with the website www.juelmendez.com, operated by Juel Mendez (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Juel Mendez, who is the data controller of your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: info@bearonesburden.com
📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12, Mayville, MI 48744

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Submit a contact form
Purchase a product or download a resource

May include:

Name
Email address
Mailing address (if applicable)
Payment details (processed via third-party processors)
Any message content submitted

b) Information We Collect Automatically

When you browse the site, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Referring websites or search terms
Time zone
Cookies (see Section 7)

We refer to this as Device Information. This helps us understand user behavior and protect against abuse.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

Deliver content or products you request
Send email updates or newsletters (only if subscribed)
Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve the site
Prevent fraud or misuse of our services
Comply with legal obligations

We only collect and process the minimum data necessary and never sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent (e.g., for newsletter signup)
Performance of a contract (e.g., delivering a digital product)
Legal obligation
Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, improving our website)

5. Your Rights (GDPR & Global)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability

To exercise any rights, email: info@bearonesburden.com

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what categories of personal data we collect
Access the specific data we have about you
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

To make a request, email us with the subject line: “California Data Request”

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze site traffic
Remember user preferences
Improve performance

By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may opt out via your browser settings or a cookie banner where available.

Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) may collect usage data per their own policies.
See: Google’s Privacy Policy

8. Third-Party Services We Use

We use trusted third-party services to operate this website:

MailerLite – email marketing
Google Analytics – website traffic analysis
Stripe or PayPal – payment processing
ConvertKit (if applicable)

These providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies and may be located outside your country of residence, including in the United States or Canada.

9. Email Marketing & Opt-Out

If you sign up for our newsletter, we will occasionally send updates and offers. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking “Unsubscribe” in the email footer
Contacting us directly

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and honor all opt-out requests.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data. However, no system can guarantee 100% security. You use the site at your own risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of any such data, we will delete it immediately.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill your requests
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

13. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

14. Links to Other Websites

We may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal data.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Us

For questions or data requests, please contact:
info@bearonesburden.com