1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Depository of Knowledge Society (“DOK Society,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit our website, join the Society, access member content, or interact with our services.

By using our website or becoming a member, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Payment information (processed securely through third‑party providers such as PayPal or Stripe — we do not store your card details)
• Account login details
• Any information you submit through contact forms or email

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This helps us improve the site and ensure secure access to member content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to member‑only books, articles, audio files, and PDFs
• Deliver the Future Insights Blog and other daily content
• Manage your membership account
• Process payments and renewals
• Send updates, announcements, and relevant communications
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud and maintain security

We do not sell your information. Ever.

4. How We Share Your Information

We only share your information with trusted third parties when necessary:

• Payment processors (PayPal, Stripe)
• Email service providers for sending updates
• Website hosting and security services
• Analytics providers (to understand site performance)

These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

We do not share your information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Improve site performance
• Analyze usage patterns

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

6. Data Security

We use industry‑standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure payment processing
• Regular security updates
• Restricted access to member data

No system is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the information we hold about you
• Request corrections
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt out of email communications
• Disable cookies

You can contact us anytime to request changes.

8. Children’s Privacy

The DOK Society is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can reach us at:

Email: support@depositoryofknowledge.com

Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA