Privacy Policy

Updated: April 2026

Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to the website located at HRApprovedWays.com (the "Site"), operated by Halcyon Enterprise Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). We are the publisher of HR Approved Ways To Say (Almost) Anything To Coworkers by S.R. Brown and related products and resources.

We take your privacy seriously. We know you come here to get better at navigating awkward conversations at work, not to hand over your personal information to strangers. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.

What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us Directly

When you sign up for our email list, submit a review, access bonus content, or contact us, you may provide:

Your name
Your email address
Any messages or feedback you send us

We only collect what you voluntarily give us. We are not in the business of asking for more than we need.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address and general geographic location (city or region level)
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or link that brought you here

This information is collected through standard tools like cookies, web beacons, and analytics platforms. It helps us understand how people use the Site so we can make it better.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. Some are essential for the Site to function. Others help us analyze traffic or remember your preferences.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the Site may not function properly if you do. Most browsers also allow you to delete cookies that have already been set.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw that consent at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send you emails you signed up for, including newsletters, book updates, and bonus content
Respond to questions or feedback you send us
Analyze Site traffic and improve the user experience
Fulfill any purchases or requests you make through the Site

We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent it, trade it, or hand it to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA and UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: When you sign up for our email list or agree to cookies, you consent to that specific use of your data. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests: We process certain technical data (such as analytics) to operate and improve the Site, where doing so does not override your rights and interests.
Contract Performance: If you make a purchase through the Site, we process your information as necessary to fulfill that transaction.

Email Communications

If you sign up for our email list, you will receive communications from Halcyon Enterprise Inc. related to the HR Approved Ways series, including new releases, resources, and updates.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. Once you opt out, we will stop sending you marketing emails. We may still contact you with transactional messages if you have made a purchase.

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party companies to help us operate the Site and deliver our services. These may include:

Email marketing platforms (such as Mailchimp or a similar service)
Website analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
E-commerce or payment processors if you purchase through the Site
Book retailers and distribution partners

These providers have access to your information only as needed to perform their services on our behalf. They are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google may collect and process data about your visit, including your IP address, for its own purposes in addition to providing us with aggregated analytics. You can learn more about how Google handles data and opt out at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you use in connection with our Site, including Amazon and other retailers where the book is sold.

Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to external websites, including book retailers, review platforms, and resources referenced in our content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Once you leave HRApprovedWays.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our email list, we will remove you from active communications. If you would like us to delete your information entirely, please contact us at hellohalcyon@icloud.com and we will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

This Site is intended for adults in professional settings. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

All Users

Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any message we send
Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at hellohalcyon@icloud.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

EEA and UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR:

Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten")
Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hellohalcyon@icloud.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you believe we have not handled your data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to protect what you share with us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Updated" date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us at: hellohalcyon@icloud.com