PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 21, 2025 | Version: 1.1


Welcome to Clause Codex. We’re glad you’re here! This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. Please review it carefully before submitting any personal information through our website or related services. If anything’s unclear, we’re happy to clarify.


Clause Codex is a digital storefront operated by Lynched Pin Labs LLC ("Lynched Pin Labs," "Clause Codex," "we," "us," or "our"), a creative studio that produces templates, resources, and educational content for creators and small businesses. Our resources are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Purchasing from Clause Codex does not create an attorney-client relationship.


Eligibility to Use This Site

This website and its services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By using Clause Codex, you represent that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that someone under 18 has submitted personal information, we will delete it. If you believe we may have collected data from a minor, please contact us at support@clause-codex.com.


I. WHO WE ARE

Lynched Pin Labs LLC is the Data Controller for personal information collected through Clause Codex. This means we determine how and why your personal information is processed in connection with our shop and services.


We partner with trusted third-party service providers, including ecommerce platforms, payment processors, analytics providers, email marketing tools, and web hosting services, who process personal information on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only under our instructions.


We are committed to processing personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently, consistent with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") as amended, and other similar frameworks where they apply.


II. SCOPE

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use personal information through Clause Codex and its related services.


It applies to information collected through:

  • Our website and shop at www.clause-codex.com
  • Checkout and account creation flows
  • Email subscriptions and marketing campaigns
  • Free downloads, lead magnets, and gated content
  • Surveys, promotions, or feedback forms
  • Customer support requests


This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that we do not operate or control, even if you access them through our site. These may include:

  • Payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal
  • Email providers, social media platforms, or community platforms
  • Analytics tools and advertising networks

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties to understand how they handle your personal information.


III. WHAT WE COLLECT

We collect personal information to operate Clause Codex, deliver digital products, communicate with you, and understand how visitors use our site.


A. Information You Provide Directly

You provide personal information when you:

  • Purchase a digital product or template
  • Create or update a customer account
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource
  • Contact us with questions, feedback, or support requests
  • Participate in surveys, promotions, or special access offers


Examples of information we collect from you:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing information and transaction details
  • Company or brand name (if provided)
  • Any messages or preferences you include in forms or emails

Payment information is collected and processed securely by our third-party providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and respond to your requests.


B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website or interact with our emails, we may collect technical and usage information, including:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Navigation actions such as clicks and scrolls
  • Email open and click rates

This information is collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. We use it to understand how visitors use our site and to improve functionality, performance, and content.


C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from trusted third-party partners, such as:

  • Payment processors that confirm transactions or flag fraudulent activity
  • Email platforms that report open and click performance
  • Analytics services that help us understand site traffic
  • Social platforms that share engagement metrics

We do not buy contact lists or share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.


D. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, such as racial or ethnic data, health records, or religious beliefs. If you believe you have submitted sensitive information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.


IV. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information to provide and improve our products and services, support customer needs, communicate with you, and comply with legal requirements. We only process personal information for legitimate purposes, and never for unrelated or unauthorized uses.


Our main uses include:

  • Processing and fulfilling purchases, including sending receipts and digital downloads
  • Managing customer accounts and delivering product access
  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
  • Sending marketing communications, updates, and newsletters (with your consent)
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website, content, and services
  • Monitoring for fraud, abuse, or technical issues
  • Meeting tax, accounting, and legal obligations

We do not use your personal information to train AI models or for any form of automated decision-making that could produce legal or significant effects.


A. Legal Bases For Processing

Where privacy laws such as the GDPR apply, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Contract: To process your order and provide digital products you have purchased.
  • Consent: For certain marketing communications and non essential cookies.
  • Legitimate Interests: To secure our systems, improve our offerings, and understand usage patterns, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal Obligations: To meet tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements and to respond to lawful requests.


V. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our business, provide services, or comply with legal obligations.


A. Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist with:

  • Website hosting and ecommerce infrastructure
  • Payment processing (such as Stripe and PayPal)
  • Email delivery and marketing platforms
  • Analytics and performance tracking

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only process it on our instructions.


B. Professional Advisors

We may share information with legal, financial, or other professional advisors when required for business operations, compliance, or dispute resolution.


C. Legal & Regulatory Obligations

We may disclose information where required to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or regulatory authorities, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.


D. Business Changes

If Clause Codex undergoes a business transition such as a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.


E. With Your Consent

We will only share your personal information for purposes not covered by this Privacy Policy if you provide explicit consent.


F. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States or Canada. Where required by law, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar legal mechanisms to protect your data during cross-border transfers.


VI. HOW WE STORE, RETAIN & PROTECT YOUR DATA

A. Data Storage

We store and process your personal information using secure third-party platforms, including our payment processors, email service providers, and hosting partners. These providers maintain independent security controls and are contractually required to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.


B. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, such as fulfilling orders, complying with legal obligations, or resolving disputes.

  • Order and account data. Retained for as long as necessary to fulfill your order, provide support, and for no longer than seven (7) years unless otherwise required by law or regulatory obligation.
  • Customer support messages. Retained only as needed to resolve your inquiry or comply with legal requirements.
  • Email subscription and marketing data. Retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your information.
  • Aggregated or anonymized data. May be retained indefinitely for research or analytics, as long as it cannot be linked back to you.


You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at support@clause-codex.com, subject to legal limitations.


C. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, secure storage, access controls, and periodic review of our security practices.


While no system is completely secure, we are committed to maintaining reasonable protections. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you as required by law.


VII. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on where you live and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.


These rights may include:

  • Access. You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction. You may ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion. You may request that we delete your personal information when it is no longer needed or if you withdraw your consent.
  • Restriction. You can ask us to limit how we use your information in certain cases, such as during a dispute about accuracy or legality.
  • Objection. You may object to our processing of your information when we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis.
  • Data Portability. You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format, and have it transferred to another provider, where feasible.
  • Withdraw Consent. If we rely on your consent to process information, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@clause-codex.com. We may ask for verification of your identity and will respond within the time period required by law, typically within 30 days. We may deny certain requests where permitted by law, such as when fulfilling the request would infringe on the rights of others or conflict with legal obligations.


A. California Residents

If you live in California, you may authorize an agent to submit privacy requests on your behalf. We may require proof of identity and authorization.


B. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your information for automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects. Some of our service providers may use limited automated fraud prevention tools, such as temporary blacklists for repeated failed payment attempts. These measures do not produce legal effects on you.


VIII. YOUR CONTROLS

You have control over how we collect, use, and communicate with you about your personal information. Here are the options available:

  • Email and Marketing Preferences. You can unsubscribe from marketing or promotional emails at any time by clicking the link included at the bottom of each email. We do not send marketing emails without your prior consent where required by law. Transactional emails related to your purchases or account are not considered marketing.
  • Cookie and Tracking Preferences. You may manage cookie settings through your browser or the consent tools provided on our website. See Section IX for more on cookies.
  • Third-Party Platforms. If you interact with us through other social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, your activity is also subject to those platforms’ privacy controls and policies.
  • Data Access and Deletion. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at support@clause-codex.com.

For some requests, we may require identity verification before taking action. We will always respect your legal rights in accordance with applicable privacy laws.


IX. COOKIE POLICY

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help operate the site, remember preferences, enhance security, and gather analytics.


B. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies. Essential for the website to function properly, such as enabling secure logins or processing orders.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies. Help us understand how visitors use our site. These collect aggregated data about traffic and behavior.
  • Functional Cookies. Support enhanced functionality, like remembering user preferences.
  • Advertising & Social Media Cookies. Used by our advertising and social partners to display relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.


C. Managing Cookies

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using our site’s cookie banner or your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to manage cookies under the “Tools” or “Preferences” menu. Blocking some cookies may affect how the site functions.

To learn more or opt out of targeted advertising:


D. Third-Party Cookies

We may embed tools or links that use cookies or tracking technologies outside of our control. These may include social media integrations or external platforms. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.


E. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to browser-based Do Not Track (“DNT”) signals. You can still use other privacy settings and tools to control tracking preferences.


F. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this section as our use of cookies evolves. We recommend checking back periodically for changes.


X. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Services we provide. If changes are material, we will provide notice through our website or by contacting you directly, where appropriate. The date of the most recent revision will always appear at the top of the Policy.


We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of our Services after an update indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.


B. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to:


Codex Compliance Team

Lynched Pin Labs LLC

701 E Franklin Street, Suite 105 1346

Richmond, VA 23219

support@clause-codex.com


Effective Date: November 21, 2025

Last Updated: November 21, 2025