LA STORIA LIFESTYLE, LLC

Privacy Policy

lastorialifestyle.com • Digital Products, Subscriptions & Courses

Effective Date: April 23, 2026

1. Introduction

La Storia Lifestyle LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), La Storia Lifestyle LLC is operated by Jennifer Doncsecz and based in Seminole County, Florida, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit lastorialifestyle.com, purchase our digital products, access our courses, or subscribe to our content.

By using our website or purchasing any product or service from La Storia, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account or complete a purchase (name, email address, billing address, payment information)

• Subscribe to our email list or newsletter

• Complete a form, survey, or application on our website

• Contact us directly via email or social media

• Enroll in a course or membership program

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect:

• IP address and general geographic location

• Browser type, operating system, and device information

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2.3 Payment Information

We do not store your full credit card or payment details on our servers. All payment processing is handled exclusively by Stripe, Inc. Stripe is a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor with its own privacy policy and security practices, available at stripe.com/privacy. We may retain transaction records including purchase amounts and dates for accounting and dispute resolution purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your purchases and deliver digital products

• To send transactional emails, including purchase confirmations and access instructions

• To send marketing emails, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent; you may opt out at any time)

• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries

• To improve our website, products, and content based on usage patterns

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions

• To protect against fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized access

• To analyze purchase history for internal business purposes

4. Use of Artificial Intelligence & Your Data

La Storia Lifestyle LLC openly discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the creation and production of our content, including travel guides, course materials, subscription insights, and written content. Please be aware of the following with respect to AI and your personal data:

• We do not input your personal identifying information (such as your name, email, or payment details) into third-party AI tools for content generation purposes.

• Aggregate, anonymized usage patterns or general audience insights may inform the topics and content we create.

• AI tools used by La Storia may have their own data retention and privacy practices. We use reputable, industry-standard AI platforms and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

• Any content generated with AI assistance is reviewed and curated by our team before being delivered to you as a product or service.

Your purchase of La Storia products constitutes acknowledgment that AI tools are part of our content creation workflow.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our business, including:

• Substack: Our primary platform for hosting content, managing subscriptions, and delivering newsletters and digital products. Substack has its own privacy policy available at substack.com/privacy.

• Stripe, Inc.: Our exclusive payment processor for all transactions. Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant and handles all payment data securely. See stripe.com/privacy.

• Email and marketing tools integrated with or supplementing Substack

• Website analytics providers

• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change via email or a prominent notice on our website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining your account, providing ongoing access to purchased products, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes. When data is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

Purchase records, including your name, email, and transaction history, may be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for accounting, tax, and chargeback dispute purposes.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your shopping cart or login session).

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign effectiveness.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein.

8. Email Communications & Marketing

By purchasing a product or opting in on our website, you agree to receive transactional emails related to your purchase. You may also be added to our marketing email list to receive newsletters, travel insights, product updates, and promotional offers.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com. Please note that opting out of marketing emails does not remove you from transactional communications related to active purchases or subscriptions.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe. We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.

9.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. La Storia does not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us at jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com.

9.2 European Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of your personal data. Our lawful basis for processing is typically contract performance (for purchases) and legitimate interest (for marketing, with opt-out available). To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our website and access controls on our internal systems.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data and encourage you to take precautions, such as using strong passwords and not sharing account credentials.

11. Third-Party Websites & Links

Our website and content may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or resources (including travel booking sites, social media platforms, or affiliate partners). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. La Storia is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The effective date at the top of this document will reflect the most recent revision. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by sending an email notification to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of our website or services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Seminole County, Florida.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

La Storia Lifestyle LLC
Operated by Jennifer Jacob
Seminole County, Florida, United States
Email: jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com
Website: lastorialifestyle.com

By using La Storia’s website, purchasing our products, or subscribing to our content, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.

Questions? jennifer@lastorialifestyle.com