Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 7, 2026
1. Introduction & Our Commitment to Your Privacy
This Privacy Policy explains how coursenik.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by GOLDEN HARE LTD, collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website.
Protecting your privacy is a priority. We process personal data transparently, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and relevant United States privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect different categories of personal data to provide and improve our services:
| Data Category | Description & Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity & Contact | Name, email, phone number, billing and delivery address. |
| Financial | Payment method and transaction identifiers. Note: We do not store full credit card details. |
| Technical & Usage | IP address, browser type, time zone, and how you interact with our Site. |
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data only where legally permitted, primarily for:
- Order Fulfillment: Processing payments, arranging shipping, and providing invoices.
- Customer Support: Communicating with you regarding your orders or inquiries.
- Security: Screening orders for potential risk or fraud.
- Marketing: Providing information or advertising relating to our products (only with your consent).
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers to help us use your personal information as described above:
- Shopify: To power our online store.
- Payment Processors: We use PCI-DSS compliant gateways (Shopify Payments, PayPal) to process payments securely.
- Fulfillment: Sharing contact details with shipping carriers to deliver your books.
5. Data Security & Retention
We use SSL encryption and industry-standard access controls to protect your data. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, tax, or reporting requirements.
Payment Security: All credit card information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with a AES-256 encryption. We follow all PCI-DSS requirements.
6. Your Legal Rights
Depending on your location (UK, EEA, or US/California), you have rights including access, correction, deletion, or portability of your data. California residents have specific rights under the CCPA to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
7. Contact Us
For more information about our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: contact@coursenik.com
Mail: GOLDEN HARE LTD, Attn: Data Protection Officer, 68 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ, United Kingdom.
Legal Entity: GOLDEN HARE LTD (SC623987)
US Operations: While our registered office is in the UK, we maintain operational support for our US customers via our primary digital channels.