At ANROY ("we," "us," or "our"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://anroy.org (the "Site").
By using our Site, making a purchase, or subscribing, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Effective date: September 28, 2026
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
When you create an account, place an order, or subscribe, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Password (stored in hashed form)
- PayPal payer email, order, subscription, and transaction IDs
- Manuals purchased, subscription plan, and billing dates and status
- Messages, support requests, and manual requests you send to info@anroy.org
We do not receive or store your card number or bank details.
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect data such as:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Device and operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring URL
- Account activity, such as manuals viewed or downloaded, sign-in times, and security events
This is used for analytics, site optimization, and to enforce our Terms and detect account sharing, scraping, and abuse.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account and provide access to the library
- Process orders, subscriptions, renewals, cancellations, and refunds
- Keep your purchased manuals available in your account
- Send service emails such as receipts, renewal notices, password resets, and security alerts
- Provide customer support
- Secure the Site, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service
- Improve site performance and the library
- Comply with legal obligations
We send marketing emails only if you have agreed to receive them, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Payment Processing
We use PayPal as our secure, third-party payment processor. Your payment information (e.g., credit card numbers or bank details) is not stored or handled directly by us. All transactions are encrypted and processed securely by PayPal, whose use of your data is governed by its own privacy statement.
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in and enable essential website functions
- Remember your preferences
- Protect against fraud
- Track usage statistics
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from signing in.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Payment processing (PayPal)
- Website hosting, file storage, and content delivery
- Email communication (e.g., receipts and password resets)
- Security and analytics
These providers act under obligations to protect your data and use it only for our purposes. They also have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them.
We may also disclose information where required by law, subpoena, or court order, to protect the rights, property, and safety of ANROY, our users, or others (including responding to copyright notices), or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- To keep your account open and your purchased manuals available
- To handle disputes and complete transactions
- For legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting purposes (billing records are kept as required by law)
- To provide customer support
Server logs are kept for a limited period for security purposes.
7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA Compliance)
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion of your personal data or account
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
- Withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@anroy.org from your account email address. We may need to verify your identity, and we will respond within the time required by applicable law.
California residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA you may request to know, delete, or correct the personal information we hold about you, and you will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Users in the EEA, UK, and similar regions: Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process your data based on contract, legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement), legal obligation, and consent where required. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our providers operate.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls. However, no online system is 100% secure. Please use a strong, unique password and do not share it. You share information with us at your own risk.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults and is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For material changes, we will post a notice on the Site or email registered users.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@anroy.org
Website: https://anroy.org