Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Gapston (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://gapston.store (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us in any way.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you make a purchase, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:

• Personal identification information: Full name, email address, phone number.
• Billing information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely by our third-party payment processors — we do not store your full credit card number).
• Account information: Username, password, and purchase history.
• Communication data: Any messages, feedback, or inquiries you send us via email or WhatsApp.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, click patterns, and navigation paths.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site traffic (see Section 5 below).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) for transaction verification.
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for Site usage data.
• Marketing platforms for advertising performance data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Process transactions: To fulfill your orders, deliver digital products, send purchase confirmations, and provide download access.
• Customer support: To respond to your inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide assistance via email or WhatsApp.
• Communication: To send order updates, product delivery notifications, and account-related messages.
• Marketing (with consent): To send newsletters, promotional offers, product updates, and exclusive deals. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Improve our services: To analyze usage patterns, optimize our Site, improve user experience, and develop new products.
• Security and fraud prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to process transactions securely.
• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo) to deliver newsletters and promotional emails.
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze Site traffic and user behavior.
• Hosting providers to store and serve our Site content.

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to perform services on our behalf and to protect your data.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation or court order.
• Protect and defend our rights or property.
• Prevent fraud or address security issues.
• Protect the personal safety of our users or the public.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Digital Products & Licensing

When you purchase digital products from Gapston (including templates, eBooks, courses, prompt packs, and other downloadable content):

• We retain a record of your purchase, including the products purchased, date of transaction, and license type (PLR, MRR, or personal use).
• Your purchase history is stored to provide you with lifetime access to your products and any future updates.
• We do not monitor or track how you use the digital products after download, except as necessary to enforce our licensing terms.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device.
• Delete individual or all cookies.
• Block cookies from specific or all websites.
• Block third-party cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

6. Data Retention

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

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
• Provide you with access to your purchased digital products.
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

Specifically:

• Purchase records: Retained for the lifetime of your account to ensure continued access to your products and updates.
• Email subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form for up to 26 months.
• Customer support communications: Retained for up to 3 years after the last interaction.

When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site.
• Secure, encrypted payment processing through PCI-compliant third-party providers.
• Regular security assessments and updates.
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to taking all reasonable steps to protect your data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms (e.g., Canva, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
• For significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Gapston

• Email: Contact@gapston.store
• WhatsApp: +44 7394 505353
• Website: https://gapston.store

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 business hours.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 17, 2026, and applies to all information collected through our Site and related services.