Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Self-MARIA ("we", "us", "our") is an interview coaching brand offering digital products and resources. Our contact email is hello@self-maria.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to serve you:

• Email address — when you subscribe to our free resource or purchase a product.
• Name — optionally provided on forms.
• Payment details — handled entirely by Selar.com. We never store card information.
• Usage data — anonymous analytics (pages visited, time on page) via cookies, if applicable.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To deliver the product or resource you requested.
• To send you emails you signed up for (e.g. the Interview Deconstruction Pack and related tips).
• To improve our content and website experience.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent — you opted in by submitting your email address.
• Contractual necessity — to fulfil a purchase you made.
• Legitimate interests — to improve our services, where your interests and rights are not overridden.

5. GDPR — Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are in the EEA you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect processing done before withdrawal).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@self-maria.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Email Marketing

We use ConvertKit to manage our email list. By submitting your email you consent to receive emails from Self-MARIA. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.

7. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies to function correctly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies without your consent. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

8. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. You may request deletion at any time by emailing us or clicking "Unsubscribe" in any of our emails.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policy:

• ConvertKit — email marketing platform.
• Selar.com — payment and product delivery.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@self-maria.com.