Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
Motivated Savages respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit https://motivatedsavages.com.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Motivated Savages is a personal development platform founded by Jody Savage. The site publishes articles, podcast content, curated book listings, and related resources focused on leadership, mindset, and personal growth.
Website: https://motivatedsavages.com
Contact: motivatedsavages@gmail.com
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Comment on blog posts
• Submit a book to the Indie Author Bookstore
• Purchase merchandise or digital products
• Interact with affiliate links or embedded content
The information we may collect includes:
• Name and email address
• Billing or shipping address for product orders
• IP address and browser information
• Information voluntarily provided in forms, comments, or messages
• Website usage data through analytics tools
We only collect information necessary to operate the website and provide requested services.
How Your Information Is Used
We may use your information to:
• Deliver requested products or digital downloads
• Respond to inquiries or messages
• Send email newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Monitor site performance and security
• Comply with legal and financial obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Remember user preferences
• Support affiliate tracking links
• Analyze website performance through analytics services
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Services
Motivated Savages uses trusted third-party services that may process limited data in order to operate the website. These may include:
• Jetpack by Automattic for security, site statistics, and email subscriptions
• WooCommerce for product checkout and order processing
• Printify for merchandise production and fulfillment
• Stripe or PayPal for secure payment processing
• Google Analytics for anonymous visitor analytics
• Affiliate networks or retail partners that may track referral links
• Embedded content providers such as YouTube, Instagram, or other social platforms
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
Comments and User Content
When visitors leave comments on blog posts, the website may collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or posts from other platforms. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the originating website.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and trusted plugins to help protect your information.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.
Examples include:
• Order records for financial and tax compliance
• Email subscription lists until a user unsubscribes
• Contact form submissions for communication history
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Object to certain forms of data processing
Residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, or California may have additional privacy rights under GDPR or CCPA regulations.
To exercise any of these rights, contact:
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list, you may receive occasional updates, announcements, or content notifications.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
Children’s Information
MotivatedSavages.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information on this website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, legal requirements, or business operations.
The most current version will always appear on this page with the updated effective date.
Consent
By using MotivatedSavages.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
