Membership
To provide
membership access,
manage accounts, and
support member communication.
Data & Privacy
GDPR, Data & Privacy.
Plain-language information about
how FreeThought handles personal data.
This page explains
what information may be collected,
why it may be used, which third-party services
may be involved, and what rights you may have.
Legal note: This page is provided for
general information and is not legal advice.
Simple summary
FreeThought
aims to collect as little
personal data as practical.
FreeThought is designed as a
lightweight website and app library.
The personal data involved is information you choose
to provide, such as your name, email address, email to us
As for more sensitive information we do not collect it.
And you should avoid sending such sensitive information
unless it is necessary and you are comfortable sharing it.
Who is responsible?
Data controller.
For the purposes of this website,
FreeThought is operated by Dr Peter Smee.
Where FreeThought decides what personal data is
collected and why, FreeThought acts as the data controller.
FreeThought uses a small number of third-party services
to support payments, membership access, website hosting,
email communication, and also privacy-friendly analytics.
These services have their own terms and privacy policies.
FreeThought also relies on ChatGPT GPTs. ChatGPT and
OpenAI have their own terms, settings, and privacy policies.
Why data may be used
Purposes of processing.
Personal data is used only where there is a reasonable purpose connected
with providing, improving, protecting, or communicating about FreeThought.
Communication
To respond
to enquiries,
coaching requests,
consulting requests,
or support questions.
Payments
To process payments,
confirmations, renewals,
cancellations, or
payment-related enquiries.
Website Operation
To maintain
the website, prevent abuse,
understand general usage,
and improve the service.
Coaching & Consulting
To prepare for and
deliver agreed coaching,
consulting, workshops,
or related services.
Legal & Security
To keep records,
protect rights,
meet legal duties.
Payments
Lemon Squeezy.
Payment processing is handled by
a reputable third-party provider called
Lemon Squeezy, which is a Stripe company.
Staff do not see payment card details.
Neither do they store or access card details.
Payment information is handled by Lemon Squeezy
according to its own GDPR, terms, and privacy policy.
The payment provider may process information such as payment details,
billing information, transaction records, and fraud prevention information.
Payment data may include
- Billing name and email
- Transaction details
- Payment confirmation
- Fraud-prevention information
- Renewal or cancellation information
Analytics
StatCounter analytics.
FreeThought uses StatCounter analytics to understand website usage.
Analytics is used in a privacy-friendly configuration without
cookies and without collecting personally identifiable analytics data.
Analytics information is intended to be aggregated and used to understand
website visits, popular pages, basic performance, and possible technical issues.
Analytics approach
- No analytics cookies intended
- Aggregated usage understanding
- Website improvement and maintenance
- No identifiable analytics profiles intended
Bigger picture
Services operate internationally.
Some third-party services used by FreeThought
may process or store information in countries outside
Switzerland, the European Union, or the United Kingdom.
Where this happens, the relevant provider is
responsible for using appropriate safeguards according
to its own terms, privacy policy, and legal obligations.
You should review the
privacy policies of third-party services you use.
Third-party services:
- ChatGPT/OpenAI
- Lemon Squeezy payments
- StatCounter analytics data
Updates
This page may change.
FreeThought may update this GDPR, Data & Privacy page as the website,
membership system, payment system, apps, analytics, or services develop.
The latest version will be available on the FreeThought website.