Last updated: 15 May 2026
This website is operated by Álvaro Abreu, an independent digital publisher based in Brazil, trading under the name Álvaro Abreu Independent Studio.
Our websites covered by this policy are:
Contact: support@alvaroabreu.com
When you purchase an ebook, your name, email address, and payment details are collected and processed by our payment processor, Kiwify. We do not store your payment card details on our servers.
If you accept cookies via our consent banner, the following data may be collected:
If you decline cookies, none of the above data is collected. Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense scripts are not loaded until you explicitly click "Accept" on the consent banner.
Our main site (www.alvaroabreu.com) uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track users across sites. Plausible is compliant with GDPR, LGPD, PECR, and CCPA without requiring consent. Plausible data policy.
| Processing activity | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Analytics cookies (GA4) | Consent (opt-in via cookie banner) |
| Advertising cookies (AdSense) | Consent (opt-in via cookie banner) |
| Payment processing (Kiwify) | Performance of a contract (purchase) |
| Cookieless analytics (Plausible) | Legitimate interest (no personal data) |
| Responding to enquiries | Legitimate interest / consent |
We use a consent-first approach: no tracking cookies are placed on your device unless you actively click "Accept" on our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish users, session tracking | Up to 2 years |
| Various ad cookies | Google AdSense | Serve and measure advertising | Varies (up to 2 years) |
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| stu-consent | Stores your cookie preference ("yes" or "no") | Persistent until cleared |
| stu-theme | Stores your light/dark theme preference | Persistent until cleared |
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for our domains, or by clicking "Cookie preferences" in the footer of any page. Your browser settings also allow you to block or delete cookies.
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Tag Manager | Google LLC | Tag management (loads GA4 + AdSense) | Link |
| Google Analytics 4 | Google LLC | Website analytics | Link |
| Google AdSense | Google LLC | Display advertising | Link |
| Plausible Analytics | Plausible Insights OÜ | Cookieless web analytics | Link |
| Kiwify | Kiwify Tecnologia Ltda | Payment processing and product delivery | Link |
| Vercel | Vercel Inc. | Website hosting | Link |
You have the right to:
You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.
If you are in Brazil, you have equivalent rights under the LGPD (Law 13.709/2018), including:
You can also lodge a complaint with the ANPD (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados): gov.br/anpd.
Email us at support@alvaroabreu.com with the subject line "Data rights request". We will respond within 30 days.
Our websites are hosted on Vercel (servers in the US and globally). Google Analytics and AdSense data is processed by Google LLC in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Kiwify processes payment data in Brazil. By using our sites and accepting cookies, you acknowledge these transfers.
Our products and services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be highlighted on our website.
For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data: