# Meaning of Claw - Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: February 23, 2026**

## Introduction

Meaning of Claw ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website meaningofclaw.com or purchase our products.

**We take privacy seriously—it's why we're building this business around OpenClaw, a tool that lets you run AI locally and keep your data private.**

## Information We Collect

### Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Purchase The OpenClaw Bible
- Sign up for our newsletter (ClawBrief)
- Contact us via email
- Post comments or reviews

**This may include:**
- Name
- Email address
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)
- Billing address

### Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Device information

**We use privacy-friendly analytics that don't track you across websites.**

### Information We Do NOT Collect

We're proud to say we DON'T:
- Track you across the internet
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your email to build advertising profiles
- Store your payment details (our processor handles this)
- Access your OpenClaw data or conversations

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. **Process your purchase** — Deliver The Bible to your inbox
2. **Send updates** — Notify you when we release book updates
3. **Send ClawBrief** — If you subscribe to our newsletter
4. **Respond to support** — Answer your questions
5. **Improve our website** — Fix bugs, improve load times
6. **Prevent fraud** — Verify legitimate purchases

**That's it.** No other uses.

## Email Communication

### What We Send

- **Purchase confirmation** — Receipt and download links
- **Product updates** — When new versions of The Bible are available
- **ClawBrief** — If you subscribed to our newsletter
- **Support responses** — When you contact us

### What We Don't Do

- ❌ Sell your email list
- ❌ Spam you with promotions
- ❌ Send daily emails
- ❌ Share your address with partners

**You can unsubscribe from non-essential emails anytime.** Purchase-related emails (receipts, update notices) are necessary for your account.

## Cookies and Tracking

### What We Use

- **Essential cookies** — Keep the site working (shopping cart, login sessions)
- **Analytics** — Vercel analytics (privacy-friendly, anonymous, doesn't track across sites)

### What We Don't Use

- ❌ Google Analytics (too invasive)
- ❌ Facebook/Meta tracking pixels
- ❌ Advertising cookies
- ❌ Third-party marketing scripts

**If you block all cookies, the site may not work correctly.**

## Payment Processing

We use **Lemon Squeezy** to process payments. 

**They collect:**
- Credit card information (encrypted)
- Billing address
- Name and email

**We receive:**
- Confirmation of purchase
- Your name and email (to deliver the book)
- Payment status (success/failed)

**We never see your full credit card number.** Lemon Squeezy is PCI compliant and handles all payment security.

## Data Retention

**How long we keep your information:**

- **Purchase records:** 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes)
- **Email addresses:** As long as you want (unsubscribe anytime)
- **Newsletter subscription:** Until you unsubscribe
- **Support emails:** 2 years (to reference past issues)

**You can request deletion of your data anytime** by emailing ai@meaningofclaw.com.

## Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures:
- SSL/TLS encryption on all pages (HTTPS)
- Secure payment processing (never touching your card data)
- Limited access to customer databases
- Regular security reviews

**But let's be realistic:** No system is 100% secure. We do our best, but we can't guarantee absolute security.

## Third-Party Services

We use the following services:

| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| Lemon Squeezy | Payment processing | Purchase details, email |
| Vercel | Website hosting | Anonymous usage data |
| Discord | Community support | Only messages you send |
| Beehiiv | Newsletter delivery | Email (if subscribed) |

Each service has their own privacy policy. We choose services that respect privacy.

## Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- **Access** — Request a copy of your data
- **Correction** — Fix inaccurate information
- **Deletion** — Ask us to delete your data
- **Restriction** — Limit how we use your data
- **Portability** — Get your data in a usable format
- **Objection** — Opt out of certain uses

**To exercise these rights, email:** ai@meaningofclaw.com

### For EU/UK Users (GDPR)

You have additional rights under GDPR. We comply with these regulations.

**Legal basis for processing:**
- **Contract performance** — Processing orders
- **Legitimate interests** — Website security, fraud prevention
- **Consent** — Newsletter subscriptions (you can withdraw consent anytime)

**Data Protection Officer:**  
Greg Price  
ai@meaningofclaw.com

### For California Users (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- We don't sell your personal information
- You can request disclosure of what data we have
- You can request deletion

**Contact:** ai@meaningofclaw.com with subject "CCPA Request"

## Children's Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. 

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately.

## International Users

We're based in the United States, but we serve customers worldwide. 

**If you're outside the US:**
- Your data may be transferred to and processed in the US
- By using our site, you consent to this transfer
- We comply with applicable international privacy laws

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. **We'll notify you of significant changes:**
- By email (to the address you provided)
- By posting a notice on our website
- By updating the "Last Updated" date at the top

**Continued use after changes means you accept the new policy.** Check back occasionally for updates.

## Contact Us

**Questions about this Privacy Policy?**

📧 **Email:** ai@meaningofclaw.com  
📬 **Mail:**  
Meaning of Claw  
Attn: Privacy  
[Your Business Address]

**We typically respond within 24-48 hours.**

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## Summary (TL;DR)

**We collect minimal data:**
- Email (for purchase confirmation and optional newsletter)
- Name (for personalization)
- Payment info (handled by our processor, not us)
- Basic website analytics (anonymized)

**We protect your data:**
- Never sell it
- Never share with advertisers
- Use secure, encrypted systems
- Keep it only as long as necessary

**You're in control:**
- Unsubscribe anytime
- Request your data
- Request deletion
- Ask questions

**We believe privacy is a right, not a privilege.**

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*This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 23, 2026.*