⚠️ Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our services or book a session with Michael Paul, we collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and payment information
  • Session Information: Session date, time, duration, and booking details
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data
  • Communication Records: Emails and correspondence with our office team

All Sessions with Michael are completely confidential. Session content is never recorded, transcribed, or shared with third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To schedule and conduct your sessions with Michael Paul
  • Communication: To send confirmation emails, reminders, and session-related notifications
  • Payment Processing: To process payments securely through our payment processors
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services

3. Confidentiality of Sessions

All Sessions with Michael are completely confidential. We maintain strict confidentiality policies:

  • No recording of sessions is allowed due to preexisting audio and video rights agreements
  • Transcripts and MP3 copies of sessions are not provided or stored
  • Michael and the Office Team will not discuss or disclose session content with anyone
  • We do not accept or review background information about your session in advance
  • Session content is never used for marketing, research, or any other purpose

4. Payment Information

All credit card charges will be shown on your banking and credit card statements as "AMP8 MEDIA" or "ASKMICHAELPAUL".

We use secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe) to handle all payment transactions. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers. Payment processors are PCI-DSS compliant and use industry-standard encryption.

All charges take place immediately upon booking your reservation, regardless of the actual session date.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (payment processors, email services) who assist in operating our business
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • Business Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

Session content is NEVER shared with any third party under any circumstances.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Employee training on data privacy and security
  • Secure phone systems with no session recording capabilities

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

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

  • Provide you with our services
  • Comply with legal obligations (financial records, tax purposes)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Maintain business records for operational purposes

Session content is never recorded or stored in any format. Only booking and payment records are retained for business and legal purposes.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@askmichaelpaul.com

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as YouTube for our show content). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are only available to individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we discover we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete it immediately.

12. International Users

Our services are available to clients worldwide. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

For International clients, credit card charges will be converted to your local currency at the time of the transaction.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
  • Significant changes will be communicated via email
  • Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

⚠️ For Entertainment Purposes Only: All services provided by Ask Michael Paul are for entertainment purposes only and do not substitute professional advice.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

info@askmichaelpaul.com