Introduction
This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 17, 2026 and applies to all visitors, customers, and members who interact with OSSAWA® through any of our platforms, including ossawa.co, theblueprint.courses, heyeper.com, and The Visionary Network.
OSSAWA® is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the same intentionality we bring to everything we create. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your information.
By using any OSSAWA platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platforms.
Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, and phone number (for account creation, checkout, or community registration)
- Billing and shipping address (for OSSAWA Décor physical products)
- Payment information — OSSAWA does not store payment card details; all payment data is handled securely by Stripe
- Custom order details such as measurements and style preferences for suiting and eyewear
- Messages, inquiries, or feedback submitted through contact forms or email
- Content posted within The Visionary Network (posts, comments, testimonials)
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and links clicked (via cookies and analytics tools)
- Referral source — how you arrived at our platforms
c) Information from Third Parties
- If you connect via social media (e.g., Instagram or Facebook login), we may receive basic profile information
- Payment processors (Stripe) may share transaction status and billing confirmation data
How We Use Your Information
OSSAWA uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Processing and fulfilling orders for Décor products and digital purchases
- Managing subscriptions and billing for Heyeper
- Delivering course content for The Blueprint
- Sending transactional emails — receipts, order confirmations, and shipping updates
- Sending marketing communications — only if you have opted in; you may opt out at any time
- Personalizing your experience across OSSAWA platforms
- Managing The Visionary Network community membership and communications
- Improving our platforms, products, and services based on usage analytics
- Complying with legal obligations
- Fraud prevention and security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. Ever.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union or other regions where applicable, OSSAWA processes personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract performance — processing necessary to fulfill a purchase or service agreement
- Legitimate interests — analytics, fraud prevention, and platform improvement
- Consent — marketing communications; you may withdraw consent at any time
- Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Data Retention
OSSAWA retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Customer order and transaction records: 7 years (for tax and legal compliance)
- Active subscriber and account data: retained for the duration of the relationship plus 12 months after cancellation
- Marketing opt-in records: retained for as long as the opt-in is active
- Analytics data: typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
You may request deletion of your data at any time. See Section 9 for details.
Data Security
OSSAWA implements industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Secure payment processing via Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
- Access controls limiting who on the OSSAWA team can access personal data
- Regular review of security practices and vendor compliance
Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data OSSAWA holds about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion — Request that your personal data be deleted ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out of marketing — Unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting us
- Withdraw consent — For consent-based processing, you may withdraw at any time without affecting prior processing
- Lodge a complaint — EU residents may lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact: [email protected]. OSSAWA will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
OSSAWA platforms and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt steps to delete it.
Third-Party Links
OSSAWA platforms may contain links to third-party websites including social media platforms, partner services, and payment processors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information — note: OSSAWA does not sell personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a CCPA request, contact: [email protected].
International Data Transfers
OSSAWA is based in the United States. If you are accessing our platforms from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our platforms, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
OSSAWA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email notification to registered users or a prominent notice on the website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our platforms after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Address: OSSAWA, Washington, DC, United States
- Response time: Within 30 business days
"Privacy is not a policy. It's a principle."