Privacy Policy

DISTINCTIVELY YOU – D.R.I.V.E. APP FOR AUTHORS

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes means you accept the updated Policy. It is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically for updates. Your continued access to or use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

Privacy Policy (Subject to Terms & Conditions)
This Privacy Policy explains how Success By Design LLC (a Texas limited liability company) d/b/a The Journey Principle™ (“Distinctively You,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information in connection with PulseToPage.com and the Distinctively You – D.R.I.V.E. App for Authors (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms & Conditions and is subject to those Terms & Conditions. By accessing, purchasing a Plan or Extension, creating an account, or otherwise using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions. If there is any conflict between this Privacy Policy and the Terms & Conditions, the Terms & Conditions control.

Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings given to them in the Terms & Conditions.

You can contact us by completing the CONTACT US form at https://www.pulsetopage.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly, such as:

Account details: name, email address, password, username or display name.
Profile information: pen name, bio, profile photo (if you choose to add them).
Billing information: Plan information, transaction history, and limited payment details (full payment card data is processed by our payment processor, not stored by us).
Communications: messages you send us (support requests, feedback, survey responses, coaching or program forms).
User Content: manuscripts, drafts, prompts, outlines, notes, research, uploads, and other materials you create or store in the App.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we automatically collect:

Device and log information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, access times, pages/screens viewed, and referring pages.
Usage data: features you use, actions taken (e.g., creating projects, exporting files), error logs, and performance data.
Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and support analytics and marketing (where permitted).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Payment processors (e.g., confirmation of payment, last four digits of card, Plan status).
Email and marketing platforms (e.g., email engagement data).
AI, cloud, and infrastructure providers, where necessary to deliver features.

We do not intentionally collect special categories of data (such as health, racial or ethnic origin, or religious beliefs) unless you choose to include such information in your writing or profile.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes and legal bases:

To provide and maintain the Services (performance of a contract):
- Creating and managing your account.
- Storing, syncing, and backing up your User Content using cloud storage.
- Providing authoring, organizing, and AI‑assisted writing features.
To process payments and manage Plans (contract, legitimate interests):
- Handling purchases, renewals, cancellations, and billing communications.
To communicate with you (contract, consent, legitimate interests):
- Transactional messages (account notices, service updates, security alerts).
- Optional newsletters, educational content, and promotional messages, where permitted by law and your preferences (with opt‑out at any time).
To improve and protect the Services (legitimate interests):
- Monitoring usage and performance, troubleshooting, and fixing errors.
- Developing new features and improving user experience.
- Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats.
To comply with legal obligations:
- Responding to lawful requests, court orders, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining records required by law.

4. User Content (Your Writing and Projects)

“User Content” means any text, files, documents, images, or other material you upload or create within the Services, including manuscripts, drafts, prompts, notes, and research.

You retain ownership of your User Content. We do not claim ownership rights in the writing you create using the Services.
We process User Content only as necessary to operate and improve the Services, including storage, backup, syncing across devices (if enabled), and providing AI‑powered features at your request.
User Content is stored securely on cloud servers operated by trusted third‑party providers. Access is limited to authorized personnel and only when necessary (for example, to investigate a support request), and such access is logged where feasible.

You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate rights and permission to User Content you upload or create and for maintaining your own backups in addition to any backups we provide.

5. AI Features and Third‑Party AI Providers

Our Services may include AI‑powered features (such as suggestions, summaries, content generation, or editing assistance). To provide these features, portions of your text and other necessary context may be sent to third‑party AI providers.

Our features use AI and apply the following principles:

We use third‑party AI providers under contracts that require them to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.
We do not permit these providers to use your personal data to train their general models, except where you have been clearly informed and given a choice consistent with applicable law.
AI providers may temporarily retain data for security, fraud prevention, or service quality, subject to their own privacy practices, which we select with care and will link to or identify where appropriate.
AI‑generated outputs may be logged and used to improve our own AI‑related features (e.g., understanding feature usage, detecting abuse), but we aim to anonymize or aggregate such data whenever possible.

Because AI may produce inaccurate or inappropriate output, you should review AI suggestions carefully before relying on or publishing them.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in and remember your settings.
Understand how the Services are used and improve performance.
Support marketing and communications, where permitted.

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools. These services collect information such as IP address, browser type, and page views to help us analyze usage trends.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where required by law (e.g., in the EU/UK), through consent banners or preferences tools. If you disable certain cookies, some features may not function properly.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information in the following limited ways:

Service providers (processors)

We share information with trusted third‑party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Cloud hosting and storage.
- Payment processing.
- Email and communication services.
- Analytics and performance monitoring.
- AI infrastructure and processing.
Legal, safety, and protection

We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Distinctively You, our users, or the public.
Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy and any successor policy.
With your consent

We may share information with third parties when you give us permission to do so.

Where required by law (e.g., certain U.S. state privacy laws), we will explain whether certain disclosures constitute “sharing” or “selling” for targeted advertising and provide appropriate opt‑out mechanisms.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit (e.g., HTTPS).
Security controls for access to servers and systems.
Limiting access to personal data to staff and service providers who need it to perform their duties.

No method of transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

In general:

Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward (for example, to maintain backups and comply with legal or accounting requirements).
User Content is retained while your account is active and according to your choices (for example, deleting projects or closing your account).
AI logs and analytics data may be retained for shorter, defined periods, then anonymized or deleted where feasible.

We may retain certain data longer where required by law or to protect our legitimate interests (for example, in relation to legal claims).

10. International Data Transfers

Our Services are primarily operated from the United States, and your information may be stored and processed in the U.S. and other countries.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, we rely on appropriate safeguards for transfers, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or
Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

By using the Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to the United States and other jurisdictions, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Your Rights and Choices

11.1 Account and Communication Preferences

You can:

Access and update certain account information through your account settings.
Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or updating your email preferences (we may still send you important transactional or service messages).

11.2 Rights for EEA/UK and Similar Jurisdictions

If you are in the EEA, UK, or other regions with applicable data rights, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data we hold.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Object to or request restriction of certain processing (for example, direct marketing).
Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine‑readable format (data portability).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (for example, marketing emails).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within timeframes required by law.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the relevant age without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

13. Third‑Party Websites and Services

Third-Party Providers and Privacy Policies

We use third-party service providers to help operate, deliver, secure, and improve the Services (each, a “Third-Party Provider”). Each Third-Party Provider’s collection, use, and disclosure of information is governed by its own privacy policy and terms, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review these privacy policies to understand their practices:

OpenAI (AI processing): https://openai.com/policies/row-privacy-policy/
Google Gemini (AI processing): https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/13594961
Stripe (payment processing): https://stripe.com/privacy
Google Analytics (analytics/measurement): https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7318509
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Lovable.dev (platform tooling/development): https://lovable.dev/privacy
Supabase (database, authentication, storage, infrastructure): https://supabase.com/privacy

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top.

Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes means you accept the updated Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact:

Distinctively You LLC
Website: PulsetoPage.com
Contact Us: Complete the CONTACT US form at https://www.pulsetopage.com
Postal address: 2701 Little Elm Pkwy, Ste 100, #771, Little Elm, TX 75068

16. Author Community (Members‑Only)

We offer an online community for authors that is related to the Services and available only to purchasers or active users of the Distinctively You DRIVE App for Authors (the “Community”). The Community may be hosted on a third‑party platform (for example, a private forum, learning platform, or social/community tool).

16.1 Information Collected in the Community

When you join or participate in the Community, we may collect:

Your name, email address, and any profile details you choose to share (such as photo, pen name, bio).
Your posts, comments, messages, reactions, and any other content you share in the Community.
Engagement data, such as which groups you join, events you attend, and resources you view.

The third‑party platform that hosts the Community may also collect its own technical and usage data in accordance with its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review that policy separately.

16.2 How We Use Community Information

We use Community‑related information to:

Operate and administer the Community and verify that you are eligible to join (for example, confirming your app purchase or Plan).
Facilitate discussions, events, and resources for authors.
Moderate the Community, enforce guidelines, and help keep it safe and respectful.
Understand Community engagement and improve our programs and offerings (often using aggregated or de‑identified data).

16.3 Visibility and Sharing Within the Community

Your chosen name, profile details, and the content you post in the Community will generally be visible to other members of the Community, subject to the Community platform’s settings.
You should not share sensitive personal information about yourself or others in Community spaces and should respect the privacy and confidentiality of other members.
Recordings or screenshots of live sessions (if any) may be shared within the Community or as part of future educational materials; where individuals are identifiable, we will follow any consent requirements that apply and give reasonable notice.

16.4 Relationship to the App and Site

The Community is separate from the App itself but linked to your Distinctively You account or purchase status. We may share limited information (for example, your name, email, and membership eligibility) between the App, our systems, and the Community platform solely to manage access and participation.

Your rights and choices regarding personal data (such as access, correction, deletion, and marketing preferences) apply to Community‑related data as described in the “Your Rights and Choices” section of this Policy, subject to any technical limits of the Community platform.