Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

Welcome to Viva Purpose, Inc. Your privacy is critically important to us.

Viva Purpose, Inc. (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the following websites:

Viva Purpose, Inc. is our parent corporation. Viva Purpose, Inc. (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the following brands & websites: vivapurpose.com, builtwithpurposetraining.com, cutthecrapcostarica.com, theultimatecostarica.com, and peculiarpieces.art.

This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable U.S. laws.

1. Who is Using Your Personal Data?

Viva Purpose, Inc. is the “data controller.” This means we decide how to use your information and are responsible for looking after it. Access to your data is limited to staff who need it to operate the websites and the third-party service providers listed in Section 6.

2. The Data We Collect

We collect two types of information:

  • Personal Data You Provide: This includes your name and email address when you sign up for newsletters, contact us via forms, or leave comments.
  • Technical Data Collected Automatically: We use cookies and IP tracking to see how you use our site, your browser type, and your device information. This helps us improve your experience.

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to ensure our websites function properly and to analyze traffic.

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for the site to work (e.g., logging in or filling forms).
  • Analytics & Preference Cookies: These remember your settings and help us understand which pages are most popular.
  • Affiliate Cookies: Our partners use cookies to track sales so we can earn a commission (see Section 6).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features of the site may stop working.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our websites and services.
  • Send you updates, newsletters, and training tips (via AWeber).
  • Monitor website usage to prevent technical issues or fraud.
  • Fulfill contractual obligations (like processing a purchase).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your data when we have a legal reason:

  • Consent: You gave us permission (e.g., signing up for an email list).
  • Contract: We need the data to provide a service you requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our business and protect our website.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with the law.

6. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share data with trusted partners to run our business:

Affiliate Partners: We participate in affiliate marketing. If you click a link and make a purchase, these partners use cookies to track the referral. Our partners include: We may share your personal data with the following third parties for the purposes described:

  • Affiliate Marketing Networks:
    • Amazon.com: We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon Privacy Policy.
    • FlexOffers: We may share your data with FlexOffers for affiliate marketing purposes. FlexOffers Privacy Policy.
    • Vellum: We may share your data with Vellum for marketing and advertising purposes. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Voice in Plus: We may share your data with Voice in Plus for marketing and promotional activities. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Impact: We may share your data with Impact for affiliate marketing purposes. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Kindlepreneur: We may share your data with Kindlepreneur for marketing and promotional activities. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Thrive Themes: We may share your data with Thrive Themes for website development and marketing services. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • WhatsApp: We may use WhatsApp for communication purposes. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Fiverr: We may share your data with Fiverr for freelance services. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • BigScoots: We may share your data with BigScoots for web hosting services. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Zight: We may share your data with Zight for video communication and marketing purposes. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    • Partnerize: We may share your data with Zight for video communication and marketing purposes. Please refer to their privacy policy for more details.
    •  CJ Affiliate: Some links on this site are served by CJ Affiliate. They use cookies to track referrals and process commissions for sales made through our links.
    • Travelpayouts: Some links on this site are served by CJ Affiliate. They use cookies to track referrals and process commissions for sales made through our links.
    • Built With Purpose Training: We may share your data with Built With Purpose Training. They use cookies to track referrals and process commissions for sales made through our links.

  • Other Service Providers:
    • We may employ other professional service providers to assist with various aspects of our website operations, all of whom are required to protect your data in accordance with our policies.

Service Providers:

  • Hosting: BigScoots.
  • Communication: WhatsApp, AWeber.
  • Security: Automated spam detection services for comments.

7. Specific Website Features

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the form, plus your IP address and browser string to help with spam detection.
  • Media: If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract that data.
  • Embedded Content: Articles may include videos or images from other sites (like YouTube). These behave exactly as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data about you.

8. Data Retention & Security

  • Retention: We only keep your data as long as necessary. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize follow-up comments.
  • Security: We implement technical measures to protect your data, but please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the UK or EEA (such as the United States). We ensure these transfers comply with legal safeguards to protect your information.

10. Your Legal Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Correct any inaccurate information.
  • Delete your data ("The Right to be Forgotten").
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. US Privacy Terms

For users in the United States, we comply with statutory required provisions.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Viva Purpose, Inc.Email: [email protected]

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