Privacy Policy.

1. Identity & Corporate Overview

This Privacy Policy governs the digital platforms, websites, and services operated by LARTX Media Group ("LARTX Media Group & Streetboy Studio"), accessible via https://lartx.media.

If you have questions regarding this policy, data protection, or wish to exercise your legal privacy rights, you may reach our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or via our general contact desk at [email protected].

2. Merchant of Record & Payment Processing

Our order and billing process for digital publications is conducted by our authorized online reseller and Merchant of Record, Paddle.com (Paddle.com Market Ltd, Judd House, 18-29 Mora Street, London, EC1V 8BT, United Kingdom / Paddle Payments Ltd).

When purchasing digital books or dossiers directly through our website:

• Merchant of Record: Paddle.com acts as the legal merchant of record for all transactions, manages billing, handles worldwide Sales Tax/VAT calculations, and issues transaction receipts.
• Zero Financial Data Exposure: Your credit card number, CVV, PayPal account passwords, or banking credentials are processed directly through Paddle's PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant secure servers. LARTX Media Group does not collect, view, transmit, or store any sensitive payment card details on its servers.
• For details on Paddle's data processing, consult the Paddle Privacy Policy.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information only to the extent necessary to deliver our publications and enhance your archive experience:

• Account & Lead Information: When you subscribe to the VIP Collector's Club or request sample chapters, we collect your email address and opt-in timestamp.
• Transaction & Fulfillment Data: When an order is completed via Paddle, Paddle transmits a verification webhook containing transaction metadata (Order ID, customer email, purchased title, and timestamp). This allows us to deliver instant DRM-free EPUB and PDF download links.
• Technical & Connection Logs: When accessing our servers, standard web server logs record your IP address, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, and requesting URL to detect fraudulent access, DDoS attacks, and protect copyrighted digital goods.

4. How We Use Your Information

We process collected data under legitimate business interests, contractual necessity, and consent:

• Digital Product Delivery: Generating authenticated, time-stamped download links for eBooks (EPUB/PDF).
• Customer Service: Responding to order issues, file compatibility questions, or fulfillment inquiries.
• Editorial & Collector Updates: Sending periodic notices regarding new master volumes, chapter releases, or archival drops (only to users who opt in, with an instant one-click unsubscribe in every email).
• System Security & Fraud Prevention: Protecting server integrity and monitoring against unauthorized file leeching or automated vulnerability scans.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

LARTX Media Group utilizes minimal, non-invasive cookies and browser local storage:

• Essential Session Cookies: Required to maintain checkout states, Paddle overlay sessions, and CSRF security tokens.
• Functional Local Storage: Remembers user preferences such as ambient audio volume, audio mute states, and modal view records.
• We do not employ third-party advertising tracking pixels (e.g., ad retargeting networks that track you across unrelated websites).

6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Infrastructure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data. We disclose data solely to verified service providers who operate under strict non-disclosure and security commitments:

• Paddle.com: Payment processing, order management, and VAT/tax remittance.
• Hostinger International Ltd: Secure hosting server infrastructure and LiteSpeed web delivery.
• Cloudflare Inc.: DNS routing, SSL/TLS encryption, and DDoS edge mitigation.
• Legal Compliance: When required by binding legal process, court subpoenas, or applicable statutory mandates.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union) & CCPA (California)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you hold sovereign rights over your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete records.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request complete deletion of your email address and lead record from our databases.
• Right to Restrict or Object: Restrict processing or opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never penalize or alter our pricing or services if you choose to exercise your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected] with the subject line "Data Subject Request". We respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

8. Data Security & Storage Architecture

All communications with `lartx.media` are strictly forced through HTTPS with modern TLS 1.3 encryption. Internal database credentials and API communication tokens are isolated in protected environments with zero plaintext exposure in client-facing code.

9. Policy Modifications

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, new publishing imprints, or updated merchant compliance standards. Any revisions will be published here with an updated effective date.

10. Contacting Us

If you have questions regarding this policy or our data practices, please contact: