Privacy Policy — Samer Abdo / The Life Compass

Effective date: 20 October 2025

Last updated: 20 October 2025

1. Who We Are (Controller)

This website (“Site”) promotes The Life Compass book and related offerings by Samer Abdo, including training programs, mini-books, interactive tools, and online courses.

  1. Controller: Samer Abdo
  2. Operating region: Dubai, UAE
  3. Contact email: privacy@111rules.com

We do not sell products directly on this site. Purchases are made through Amazon or other platforms, each of which acts as an independent data controller. Please consult their respective privacy policies for details.

2. What Data We Collect

A. You provide directly:
   1. Name, email, message contents (e.g., via contact forms)
   2. Newsletter preferences, opt-in status
B. Collected automatically (via cookies, browser):
   1. IP address, device/browser type, OS, referrer, page views, and duration
   2. Country/region (approximate), session data
C. From third parties:
   1. Amazon or platforms may send basic analytics on campaign performance
   2. Embedded media (e.g., YouTube) or social platforms may collect interaction data
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data or data from children.

3. Why We Use Your Data (Purpose & Legal Basis)

  1. Operate and improve the Site (legitimate interests)
  2. Respond to inquiries or contact forms (contractual/legitimate interests)
  3. Send newsletters (consent, unsubscribe anytime)
  4. Understand content performance (analytics – consent required where applicable)
  5. Prevent misuse and protect IP (security logs, anti-scraping – legitimate interests)

We do not sell personal data. If any analytics/ad personalization is used, it is subject to your consent and opt-out rights.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies for functionality, security, analytics, and (if applicable) advertising. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

5. Sharing & Disclosures

We may share data with:

  1. Hosting, email, and analytics providers
  2. Platform vendors (Amazon, Mailchimp, etc.)
  3. Legal advisors or authorities when required

No data is shared for unrelated third-party purposes.

6. Data Location & Transfers

Your data may be processed in the UAE, EU, or other regions where our providers operate. We apply appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) when transferring outside the EU.

7. Rights & Choices

You may:

  1. Request access, correction, or deletion
  2. Unsubscribe from newsletters
  3. Opt out of cookies/targeted ads via browser settings and banner controls

For EU/UK residents: GDPR rights are acknowledged. For California/US residents: CPRA rights apply (no sale/sharing of data). Canada: PIPEDA rights apply.

8. Retention

We retain minimal contact and analytics data as needed for support, legal, and performance purposes — typically no longer than 24 months unless required.

9. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards (HTTPS, limited access, secure hosting), though no system is 100% secure.

10. Children

The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Contact

Samer Abdo

Email: privacy@111rules.com

Operating Region: Dubai, UAE