Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your email address
• Information you submit through forms, surveys, comments, or other features on the Website
• Communications you send to us

For example, if you subscribe to our newsletter, download a resource, or otherwise opt in to receive emails from us, we collect your email address. Our current Website subscription forms request only an email address.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider or through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and links clicked
• Referring website
• Approximate geographic location
• Date and time of visits
• Interactions with the Website

We do not currently use a dedicated website analytics or advertising platform. If that changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any legally required choices.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website
• Provide content, resources, or services you request
• Send newsletters, updates, recommendations, and other emails you have chosen to receive
• Respond to questions or communications
• Understand how visitors use the Website
• Measure the performance of content and marketing
• Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, or security issues
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described here without providing appropriate notice where required.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address and opt in to receive communications from us, we may send you newsletters, blog updates, recommendations, promotional content, and other communications related to The TMJ Collective.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included at the bottom of our marketing emails or by emailing thetmjcollective@gmail.com from the address you want removed. We will process email opt-out requests promptly and within five business days. Where applicable law requires consent, we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary to operate and secure the Website, deliver forms, load fonts, remember preferences, or support affiliate activities.

We do not currently intentionally place non-essential analytics or advertising cookies directly on the Website. Third-party websites you visit through our links may use their own cookies under their own privacy policies. If we add non-essential cookies in the future, we will request consent where required by applicable law.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how portions of the Website function.

Affiliate Links

Some blog posts, guides, and other content on this Website contain or may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or complete another qualifying action, The TMJ Collective may receive a commission or other compensation, at no additional cost to you.

When content includes an affiliate relationship or another material financial connection, we will provide a clear disclosure within or near that content so you can understand the relationship before acting on a recommendation.

Affiliate partners and retailers may use cookies or similar technologies to determine whether a purchase or other qualifying action resulted from a link on this Website. Those companies process information according to their own privacy policies.

Compensation does not guarantee a positive review or recommendation and does not change our commitment to sharing genuine opinions, firsthand experiences, and carefully considered resources.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers to help operate the Website and our communications. Current providers include:

• Google Firebase for website hosting and technical delivery
• Google Firebase / Google Cloud for newsletter signup processing and contact storage in our custom CRM
• HubSpot may continue to hold previously collected newsletter information until it is migrated or deleted
• Google Fonts for web typography
• GitHub for source-code storage and deployment workflows

These providers may process information on our behalf or collect limited technical information through their services. Their handling of information is also governed by their respective privacy policies.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate the Website and provide our services. We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect visitors or others
• Investigate fraud, security issues, or misuse of the Website
• Facilitate a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, sale, or restructuring

If future advertising or analytics technologies constitute “selling,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising under an applicable privacy law, we will provide any legally required choices or opt-out mechanisms.

International Visitors

This Website is operated from the United States and may be accessed by visitors around the world. If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Privacy laws in those locations may differ from the laws in your country.

Where required by applicable law, we take appropriate measures regarding international transfers of personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a portable copy of certain information
• Opt out of certain targeted advertising, sharing, or sale, where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with an applicable data-protection authority

These rights vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to exceptions. To submit a privacy request, email thetmjcollective@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, applicable data-protection laws may provide additional rights. Depending on the circumstances, we may process personal information because:

• You have given us consent;
• Processing is necessary to provide something you requested;
• We have a legitimate interest in operating, securing, or improving the Website that is not overridden by your rights; or
• Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

Where we rely on consent, including where required for email marketing or certain cookies, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

California Residents

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on whether those laws apply to our Website and activities, these may include requesting information about personal information collected, requesting correction or deletion, and opting out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing requested communications, maintaining appropriate records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and complying with legal obligations.

If you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may retain limited information necessary to honor your unsubscribe request.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through or stored by the Website.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this Website, please email thetmjcollective@gmail.com.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to websites, products, or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise a privacy right, contact: