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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 16, 2025
Effective Date: July 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Sunstead LLC (“Sunstead,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our website at sunstead.net (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

  • Email Address
  • Password (hashed and stored securely)
  • Username or Pseudonym (optional)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Cookies for session management and CSRF protection
  • IP Address and basic connection data (e.g., browser type, operating system) from our server logs

Note: We do not use analytics services or track user behavior beyond what's necessary for authentication, security, and core site operations.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Account Management. To create, maintain, and secure your user account.
  • Purchase Processing. To facilitate one-time software purchases via Stripe or other third-party payment processors. All prices are listed in USD and do not include any applicable taxes; you are responsible for any such taxes. We never store your raw payment card information.
  • Site Security & Integrity. To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
  • Legal Compliance. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and valid legal processes.
  • Transactional Communications. To send you essential emails, such as account confirmations and purchase receipts.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies only for essential site functionality:

  • Session Cookie. Keeps you logged in across pages and visits.
  • CSRF Token Cookie. Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but doing so can prevent you from logging in or using certain features of the Site.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

  • Payment Processor. We share purchase details (e.g., product, amount, email) with Stripe or other payment processors strictly to complete transactions. No raw card data is stored by us.
  • Service Providers. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery) under confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Requests. We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process.
  • No Marketing Sales. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security & Liability

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sunstead LLC disclaims any liability for data loss, unauthorized access, or other breaches.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are between 13 and 18, you must obtain parental or guardian permission before using the Site.

7. Your Rights & Choices

  • Account Deletion. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time via your account settings.
  • Email Preferences. By default, we only send transactional emails. Marketing emails require your explicit opt-in and include an unsubscribe option.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post the revised policy here with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@sunstead.net
Website: https://sunstead.net