Privacy Policy for georufino.com

Last updated: October 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Giovanni Rufino ("I," "me," or "my"), an individual operating as a sole proprietor in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit my website, georufino.com, book a mentoring session, or buy my ebook.

For any questions or requests about your privacy, please contact me at [email protected].

1. Information I Collect Directly

My website does not collect personal information from visitors directly. It has no sign-up forms, user accounts, contact forms, comment sections, or email list.

Specifically:

  • I do not use my own analytics tools, advertising services, or tracking pixels.
  • I do not set my own cookies or store data in your browser.
  • I do not sell personal information, share it for advertising, or use it to profile visitors.

2. Information Collected by Third-Party Services

My website uses the third-party services below. They may collect and process data from visitors under their own privacy policies, and some may set their own cookies or receive information such as your IP address and browser details.

2.1. Hosting

My website is hosted by Firebase Hosting (Google). Firebase Hosting may keep server logs, which can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and access times. This data is used to keep the website secure and running.

2.2. Security and Content Delivery

Cloudflare sits in front of my website and handles its traffic. Cloudflare may process your IP address and set security cookies to protect the site from malicious activity and help it load quickly.

2.3. Fonts

Google Fonts loads the website's typefaces from Google's servers. When you visit my site, your browser requests these fonts from Google, which may receive your IP address.

2.4. Blog Feed

Blog posts on my website are loaded from dev.to in your browser. When you view my blog, your browser communicates with dev.to's servers, and dev.to may collect information under its own privacy policy.

2.5. Mentoring Session Booking

A "Book a Session" button powered by Cal.com appears on every page. If you book a mentoring session, Cal.com collects the details you enter, such as your name, email address, and any notes you provide, and shares the booking with me.

2.6. Mentoring Session Payments

Paid mentoring sessions are paid through Stripe, which is connected to Cal.com. I do not receive or store your card numbers.

2.7. Mentoring Sessions

Mentoring sessions take place on Google Meet. Google may collect data during a session as described in its privacy policy.

2.8. Ebook Sales

My paid ebook, "AI Without the Hype: The Full Playbook," is sold through Gumroad, which acts as the merchant of record and delivers the download. Gumroad collects payment and tax details directly from you and shares your name, email address, and purchase details with me. Gumroad may add a customer-specific stamp to your copy of the PDF. I may email buyers about updated editions of the ebook through Gumroad.

2.9. Email Routing

Email sent to addresses at georufino.com ([email protected] and [email protected]) is forwarded through Cloudflare Email Routing to my personal inbox. Cloudflare processes these emails to route them.

2.10. External Links

My website links to my profiles on LinkedIn, X, and GitHub. The ebook links to many company and government websites. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and I encourage you to review their policies when you visit them.

3. How I Use the Information I Receive

I use the information I receive through these services only for these purposes:

  • Booking details (from Cal.com): To schedule and hold mentoring sessions, communicate with you about your booking, and follow up afterward.
  • Ebook buyer details (from Gumroad): To support your purchase and send you updated editions of the ebook.
  • Emails (sent to georufino.com addresses): To reply to you, provide support, and fix issues you report, such as broken or incorrect links in the ebook.

I do not combine this information with data from other sources, and I do not use it for advertising or marketing.

4. Data Retention

I keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, or tax requirements.

  • Booking details: Information about mentoring session bookings (such as name, email, and session notes) is kept for three (3) years after the session date.
  • Ebook buyer details: Information provided by Gumroad (such as name, email, and purchase details) is kept for as long as I maintain the ebook and provide updates, or longer if tax or accounting laws require it.
  • Emails: Messages sent to [email protected] or [email protected] are generally kept for two (2) years.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You may ask me to:

  • Access: Send you a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
  • Delete: Delete the personal information I hold about you.

To make a request, email me at [email protected]. Some records, such as purchase records kept by Gumroad or payment records kept by Stripe, are held by those services under their own privacy policies, and you may need to contact them directly about that data.

6. Children's Privacy

My website and services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 13. Ebook buyers must be 18 or older. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I learn that I have received personal information from a child, I will delete it.

7. International Data Transfers

Most visitors and customers are in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United States. The third-party services I use may process data on servers outside your country of residence. By using my website and services, you acknowledge these transfers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in my practices or for legal or operational reasons. When I do, I will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top. Changes take effect when posted.

9. Related Terms

Purchases of the ebook are also governed by the Terms and Conditions at georufino.com/terms.

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