THE OWNER TRAP BOOK ONE · BY ERNEST CLAYTON HURSH
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How Clayton Hursh Group, LLC dba Clayton Hursh Press collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information across all AIOwnerTrap Services.

Effective Date: August 28, 2026 · Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Scope: This Privacy Statement applies to all AIOwnerTrap Services -- the aiownertrap.com website, the companion app at aiownertrap.online, and all related tools, publications, and channels.

This Privacy Statement describes how Clayton Hursh Group, LLC dba Clayton Hursh Press ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in connection with all AIOwnerTrap Services, including the aiownertrap.com website, which requires an account (verified by an access code from your copy of the book) to unlock the full Companion Tools library.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly:

  • Account registration data: name, email address, username, password (hashed), and profile information.
  • Payment and billing information: processed by third-party payment processors; AIOwnerTrap does not store full payment card numbers.
  • User Content: documents, prompts, files, text, images, or other materials you submit to any AIOwnerTrap Services.
  • Communications: messages, support requests, survey responses, feedback, or correspondence you send to AIOwnerTrap through any channel, including social media.
  • Publication interactions: comments, form submissions, or contact requests submitted through AIOwnerTrap blogs, newsletters, or printed material response mechanisms.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, session duration, click paths, and interaction logs across AIOwnerTrap Services.
  • Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
  • Log data: server logs, error reports, and diagnostic information.
  • Social media interaction data: likes, shares, follows, and direct messages sent to AIOwnerTrap social media accounts, subject to the privacy policies of the applicable third-party social media platforms.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: as described in Section 7 below.

1.3 Information from Third Parties:

  • Social login providers (e.g., Google, Apple) if you authenticate via such services.
  • Payment processors, identity verification services, and analytics partners.
  • Social media platforms, to the extent you interact with AIOwnerTrap accounts on those platforms.
  • Publicly available information to supplement account or contact data where permitted by applicable law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service operation: to provide, maintain, operate, and improve all AIOwnerTrap Services, including software platforms, published content, and social media channels.
  • AI operations: to process User Content through AI and machine learning systems to generate outputs and personalized responses within applicable AIOwnerTrap Services.
  • Account management: to register accounts, process payments, and manage subscriptions and purchases.
  • Customer support: to respond to inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide technical assistance.
  • Content delivery: to distribute newsletters, blog updates, social media posts, and other Published Content to subscribers and followers.
  • Analytics and improvement: to analyze usage patterns, measure content performance, conduct research, and improve AIOwnerTrap Services and AI model performance.
  • Marketing communications: to send promotional materials, product announcements, and event information, subject to your communication preferences and applicable law.
  • Security and compliance: to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Use.
  • Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers.
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe).
  • AI infrastructure and large language model providers.
  • Analytics and monitoring services.
  • Email and newsletter delivery platforms.
  • Print fulfillment and distribution partners for physical publications.
  • Customer support platforms. All service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are contractually prohibited from using your information for purposes other than providing the contracted services.

4.2 AI Infrastructure Partners: AI Outputs generated by applicable AIOwnerTrap Services may be processed by third-party AI model providers. User Content submitted to AI features may be transmitted to such providers subject to their applicable data processing terms.

4.3 Social Media Platforms: When you interact with AIOwnerTrap social media accounts, your interactions are also subject to the privacy policies of the applicable social media platforms (e.g., Meta, X, LinkedIn, YouTube). AIOwnerTrap does not control the data practices of those platforms.

4.4 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.

4.5 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

4.6 With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

5.1 We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, including to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

5.2 Account data is generally retained for the duration of your active account plus a period of up to ninety (90) days following account deletion or termination, after which it is deleted or anonymized.

5.3 User Content may be recoverable for up to one hundred and eighty (180) days following deletion within a Service, after which it is permanently removed from our active systems. Residual copies in backup systems are purged on a rolling basis consistent with our backup retention schedules.

5.4 Financial and transactional records are retained as required by applicable tax and accounting laws, typically seven (7) years.

5.5 Newsletter and publication subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscription, your data is removed from active distribution lists promptly, subject to any legal retention obligations.

5.6 You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations. See Section 8 for your rights.

6. Security Safeguards

6.1 We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols.
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest.
  • Access controls and authentication requirements for internal systems.
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring of Service infrastructure.
  • Staff training on data protection and privacy practices.

6.2 No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

6.3 In the event of a data breach that is reasonably likely to result in harm to affected individuals, we will provide notice as required by applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") in connection with AIOwnerTrap Services, including our software platforms, websites, and blogs.

7.2 Types of Cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: necessary for AIOwnerTrap Services to function and cannot be disabled without impairing functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: help us understand how users interact with AIOwnerTrap Services, enabling us to improve features and performance.
  • Preference Cookies: remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience.
  • Marketing Cookies: used to deliver relevant promotional content, subject to your consent where required by law.

7.3 You may manage Cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain Cookies may limit functionality.

7.4 For EEA and UK users, non-essential Cookies are deployed only with your prior consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.

7.5 Third-party social media platforms may place their own tracking technologies when you interact with embedded social media content on AIOwnerTrap websites or blogs. AIOwnerTrap does not control these third-party tracking technologies.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): you may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Right to Data Portability: you may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: you may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: you may request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Unsubscribe: you may unsubscribe from newsletters, email communications, or other subscription-based publications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in each communication.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us as described in Section 13. We will respond to requests within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally thirty (30) days, with possible extensions).

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

9.1 California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell across all AIOwnerTrap Services.
  • Right to Delete: the right to request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information.
  • Right to Limit Sensitive Information: the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information to purposes permitted by the CPRA.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

9.2 California residents may submit rights requests by contacting us as described in Section 13. We will verify your identity before processing requests. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with appropriate written authorization.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

10.1 AIOwnerTrap Services are not directed to children under the age of thirteen (13), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10.2 If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our systems.

10.3 If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at Support@Claytonhursh.com.

10.4 For Services that may be used by individuals aged 13 to 17, additional protections apply, including limitations on data sharing and targeted advertising as required by applicable law.

11. International Data Transfers

11.1 We are based in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

11.2 For transfers of personal data from the EEA, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland to the United States, we rely on appropriate safeguards including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission.
  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements where applicable.
  • Any other lawful transfer mechanism recognized under applicable law.

11.3 You may request additional information about the safeguards in place for international transfers by contacting us as described in Section 13.

13. Contact Information and Data Controller

Clayton Hursh Group, LLC dba Clayton Hursh Press is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with all AIOwnerTrap Services. For privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact: Clayton Hursh Group, LLC dba Clayton Hursh Press Attn: Privacy -- Data Protection Email: Support@Claytonhursh.com Website: https://aiownertrap.com We will respond to all privacy requests within thirty (30) days, unless a longer response period is permitted by applicable law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Statement

14.1 We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this statement and, where required by law, by providing additional notice (such as by email or in-Service notification).

14.2 This Privacy Statement automatically applies to all new AIOwnerTrap Services upon their launch or release, without amendment.

14.3 Your continued use of any AIOwnerTrap Services after the effective date of any updated Privacy Statement constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Statement is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Disputes arising under this Privacy Statement are subject to the dispute resolution provisions in the Terms of Use, available at https://aiownertrap.com. This Privacy Statement is effective as of March 1, 2026, and applies to all AIOwnerTrap Services in existence as of that date and all AIOwnerTrap Services created or launched thereafter.

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