Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Who we are

This website, thecompassionatetable.com, is operated by G M Greene. For privacy enquiries, please contact us at hello@thecompassionatetable.com.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese and EU data protection law.

What data we collect and why

Purchase and account data

When you purchase the book, we collect your email address via Stripe’s secure checkout. We use this to:

  • Create a personal account so you can re-access your download at any time
  • Send you a download link for your purchased file
  • Send occasional updates about the book or related publications (you may unsubscribe at any time)

Legal basis: Contract performance and legitimate interest.

Payment data

All payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card details on this site. Stripe acts as a data processor under GDPR. We retain a record of your purchase (email address, product purchased, date) for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

Analytics data

We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use this site — pages visited, time on site, general location (country level), and device type. This data is anonymised and aggregated. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics.

Legal basis: Consent — you will be asked to accept analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner before any tracking takes place.

Cookies

We use the following cookies:

  • Essential cookies — required for the site to function, including your login session and security nonces. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) used to measure site traffic. Only set with your consent.

You can withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in the footer.

How long we keep your data

  • Account data — retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
  • Purchase records — retained for 7 years for tax and accounting compliance (Portuguese law requirement).
  • Analytics data — retained by Google for 26 months per Google’s standard retention policy.

Your rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thecompassionatetable.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Third-party services

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact & complaints

For any privacy concerns, contact us at hello@thecompassionatetable.com.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with Portugal’s data protection authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD).