Privacy Policy
Plain-English explanation of what data I collect, why I collect it, and what your rights are. No hidden clauses, no legalese spaghetti.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
1. Who we are
This website (danieljeong.org) is operated by Daniel Jeong LLC, a limited liability company registered in the State of Maryland, United States. When this policy says “we,” “us,” “our,” or “I,” that's who we mean.
We're a one-person consultancy providing Discord community management services. We control how your data is collected and used on this site, which makes us the data controller under the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What we collect
We collect only what we need to deliver the service you asked for, plus a minimal amount of data to keep the website working.
Information you give us directly
- Community intake form data — name, email, company, website, Discord server link, team info, challenges, goals, budget, timeline, and anything you write in free-text fields.
- Call bookings — when you book a call through our booking page at danieljeongllc.com/booking-page-official-8185, we receive your name, email, meeting time, time zone, and any context you provide.
- Newsletter subscribers — if you opt in on the intake form or elsewhere on the site, we collect your email address to send Discord community tips and case studies.
- Tools & offers subscribers — a separate opt-in for promotional content, affiliate recommendations, and software I personally use and recommend. This is tracked independently from the newsletter so you can subscribe to one without the other.
- Blog comments and engagement — if you leave a comment on a blog post or interact with embedded Medium content, the respective platform may collect data under its own policy.
- Client engagement data — payment details, invoicing information, and any operational data you share during an active engagement.
- Direct emails and messages — anything you send to us voluntarily, including via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
Information collected automatically
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, and the pages you visit on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy for the full breakdown.
What we do NOT collect
We do not collect your Social Security Number, driver's license, health data, biometric data, political opinions, religious beliefs, union membership, sexual orientation, or any other “special category” data under GDPR Article 9. If a form ever appears to ask for any of these, do not fill it out and contact us — it's a bug.
3. Why we collect it
Each piece of data has a specific purpose. We don't collect anything “just in case.”
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Intake form responses | To review your community and send you the personalized analysis you requested. |
| Email address | To deliver the analysis and respond to your inquiry. Marketing emails only if you separately opted in. |
| Newsletter opt-in | If you opted in, to send Discord community tips and case studies (1–2 emails/month). |
| Tools & offers opt-in | If you opted in separately, to send promotional content, software recommendations, and affiliate offers for tools we personally use. |
| Call booking data | To schedule, prepare for, and follow up on the call. |
| Payment information | To process invoices for paid services. We do not store full card numbers — this is handled by our payment processor. |
| Technical/analytics data | To diagnose errors, prevent abuse, and understand how the site is used. |
| Cookies | Site functionality, security, and (with your consent) analytics. |
4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we need a lawful basis to process your personal data. Here's ours:
- Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) — when you request an analysis, book a call, or engage us as a client, we process your data to deliver the service.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for marketing emails, optional cookies, and any processing that isn't necessary to deliver the service.
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — for security logs, fraud prevention, and basic site analytics. We've balanced this against your privacy rights and believe our interest doesn't override them. You can object at any time.
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — for tax records, accounting, and any disclosure required by law.
You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that happened before you withdrew it. See Section 7 for how.
5. Who we share it with
We do not sell your personal information. We don't share it with advertisers or data brokers. The only parties who see your data are the service providers we rely on to operate the business:
| Category | Examples of providers | What they see |
|---|---|---|
| Website hosting | Our hosting provider | Technical logs, IP addresses |
| CRM and email | GoHighLevel, our email provider | Form submissions, email correspondence |
| Call booking | Our booking tool (danieljeongllc.com) | Name, email, meeting details |
| Blog & embedded content | Medium, YouTube, or similar embeds | Data governed by their own policies |
| Payment processing | Stripe or equivalent processor | Payment details (we never see full card numbers) |
| Analytics (optional) | Our analytics provider, if enabled | Aggregated usage data |
| Legal and accounting | Attorneys, accountants, tax authorities | Only what's legally required |
Each of these providers is bound by contract to use your data only for the purposes we've authorized. We review our vendors for privacy and security practices.
6. How long we keep your data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Intake form submissions (no engagement) | 12 months, then deleted |
| Active client data | Duration of engagement + 7 years (tax/accounting requirement) |
| Newsletter subscribers | Until you unsubscribe, then purged within 30 days |
| Tools & offers subscribers | Until you unsubscribe, then purged within 30 days (tracked separately from newsletter) |
| Blog comments | Until you request removal, or as long as the post remains published |
| Analytics and server logs | Up to 14 months |
| Payment records | 7 years (IRS / legal requirement) |
| Direct email correspondence | Up to 3 years, then deleted unless part of an active matter |
When retention periods expire, data is either securely deleted or anonymized (stripped of identifying information so it can no longer be linked to you).
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you have some or all of the following rights:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction — ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to deletion — ask us to delete your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Right to restrict processing — ask us to pause processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent — for anything based on consent, withdraw at any time.
- Right to lodge a complaint — with your local data protection authority. EU residents can find yours at edpb.europa.eu. UK residents: the ICO at ico.org.uk.
Email [email protected]with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We'll respond within 30 days (often much faster). For verification, we may need to confirm your identity before processing the request.
8. International data transfers
We are based in the United States. If you're in the European Economic Area, the UK, or another region with data protection laws, your data will be transferred to and processed in the US. We rely on one or more of the following safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Adequacy decisions where applicable.
- Your explicit consent where no other safeguard applies.
9. Children
Our services are not directed at anyone under 16. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we'll delete it.
10. Changes to this policy
We update this policy when our practices change or when required by law. Material changes will be announced by updating the “Last updated” date at the top and, where appropriate, by emailing anyone directly affected. Continued use of the site after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact us
Questions, requests, or complaints? Reach out directly:
Daniel Jeong LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: danieljeong.org