Privacy Policy
Friar Tek, LLC Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
Friar Tek, LLC respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the rights you may have under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy applies to visitors of friartek.com, subscribers to our content, and individuals who interact with us through our website, email, or other communication channels.
1. Key Terms
Personal information means information that identifies, relates to, or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
Sensitive personal information means certain categories of data defined under the CCPA/CPRA, such as precise geolocation, government ID numbers, or health data.
Friar Tek acts as a controller under GDPR and a business under CCPA/CPRA.
Friar Tek does not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal information.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our website, provide educational content, and communicate with users. This may include:
Identifiers such as name, email address, IP address, and device identifiers.
Internet activity such as browsing behavior on friartek.com, pages viewed, referring URLs, and basic analytics data.
Professional information if voluntarily provided, such as company name or role.
Inferences such as general interest categories based on site usage.
Friar Tek does not collect financial information, biometric data, government ID numbers, or children’s data.
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect information from you directly when you subscribe, contact us, or download resources.
We collect information through cookies and analytics tools that measure website performance and traffic.
We collect information from email interactions such as open rates and click-throughs.
We do not purchase data from brokers or use third-party advertising networks.
4. How and Why We Use Personal Information
We use personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so.
We use it to provide services such as newsletters, guides, and responses to inquiries.
We use it for legitimate interests such as improving website performance, analyzing engagement, maintaining security, and preventing fraud.
We use it to comply with legal obligations such as recordkeeping and responding to lawful requests.
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
5. Marketing Communications
We may send updates about new content, resources, or features.
You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting info@friartek.com.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Who We Share Personal Information With
We share information only with service providers who help us operate our business, such as website hosting providers, email delivery platforms, and analytics providers.
These service providers may only use your information to perform services on our behalf and must protect it appropriately.
We do not sell personal information.
7. Personal Information Sold or Shared
Friar Tek has not sold or shared personal information in the past 12 months.
8. Personal Information Disclosed for a Business Purpose
In the past 12 months, we have disclosed identifiers such as IP addresses and email addresses (if you subscribe) and internet activity such as analytics data.
No other categories have been disclosed.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, maintain accurate business records, and comply with legal obligations.
When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
10. California Privacy Rights
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, access a copy of their information, request deletion, correct inaccurate information, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (not applicable at Friar Tek), limit the use of sensitive personal information (not applicable), and be free from retaliation.
To exercise these rights, contact info@friartek.com.
We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
11. GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to access your personal information, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, restrict processing, object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, email info@friartek.com.
12. International Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
We use reasonable safeguards, such as contractual protections, when required by law.
13. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encrypted connections, access controls, and secure hosting environments.
No method of transmission is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The Last Updated date will reflect the most recent version.
15. Contact Information
Friar Tek, LLC
Email: info@friartek.com
Website: friartek.com