Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10th, 2025
Owner: Ulrich Schaffer
Location: Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada

1. Introduction

This website is operated by Ulrich Schaffer, a writer and photographer based in Canada. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).


2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
     ➤ Information collected: your email address, your name

We do not collect sensitive personal data or use automated profiling.


3. Use of Cookies

This website is built using Jimdo, which may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and visitor behavior (e.g., analytics tools)
  • Display embedded media (e.g., YouTube, fonts, social media content)

You can manage your cookie preferences using the banner shown when you visit the website.

For more information, see Jimdo’s Privacy Policy.


4. Newsletter & Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored securely and used only to send occasional updates about books, blog posts, or photography work.

We do not use a third-party email provider. Emails are sent directly by the site owner.

To unsubscribe, simply send an email with your request to: [email protected]
Your request will be processed manually and without delay.


5. Affiliate Disclosure

The books linked on this site are available through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform.
As the author, I receive standard royalties from sales made.
Please note that this website does not use affiliate links.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only with trusted service providers (e.g., newsletter or website hosting platforms) strictly to operate this website.

All third-party services are required to handle your information in compliance with privacy laws.


7. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites, including our German-language website www.ulrich-schaffer.com and our publisher´s website www.lifegivingbooks.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their policies independently.


8. Your Rights Under Canadian Law

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter)

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.


9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

Ulrich Schaffer
[email protected]
Gibsons, British Columbia
Canada


By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.