Privacy Policy

✅ A. PRIVACY POLICY (2025, Good-Man LLC)

Effective Date: December 2025
Owner: Good-Man LLC (“Good-Man,” “we,” “us,” “our”)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you visit FiveYearLife.com, download materials, join our ARC (Advanced Reader Community), or interact with any part of the Five Year Life™ ecosystem.

This document is intentionally written in plain English so you can clearly understand how your information is treated.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:

(a) Information You Voluntarily Provide

Including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • ARC feedback

  • Contact form submissions

  • Book review drafts

  • Voluntary survey responses

  • Coaching/consulting inquiries

  • Purchase confirmations

You choose what to share. If we ask for information, it’s only to deliver something you asked for.

(b) Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the site

  • Referring URLs

  • Non-identifying analytics data

We use this to improve site performance, understand reader needs, and continue evolving the Five Year Life™ system.

(c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in (if applicable)

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve the ARC workflow

  • Measure general site usage

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for:

  • Providing the services you requested

  • ARC communication and feedback integration

  • Sending updates about book releases or improvements

  • Improving the website experience

  • Responding to questions or support requests

  • Delivering purchased or requested materials

We never sell your information.
We never share your information with advertisers or data brokers.

3. ARC (Advanced Reader Community) Confidentiality

ARC readers receive early, unpublished, confidential book content.

In return, ARC members agree:

  • Not to distribute drafts or screenshots

  • Not to publish early reviews without permission

  • Not to upload ARC files anywhere online

  • To provide feedback voluntarily and respectfully

Your feedback may be quoted anonymously or with attribution — your choice.

4. Legal Basis for Collecting Information

For EU or UK visitors (GDPR), our legal basis may include:

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., sending ARC reminders)

  • Consent

  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. How We Protect Your Information

Good-Man LLC uses:

  • Encrypted connections (SSL)

  • Secure servers

  • Restricted-access accounts

  • Industry-standard data protection practices

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
By using the Site, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share limited information only with:

  • Email delivery systems (e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit, etc.)

  • Payment processors (for purchases)

  • Trusted contractors working under confidentiality

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

7. Third-Party Links

FiveYearLife.com links to:

  • Career tools

  • AI tools

  • Book resources

  • Other informative websites

We are not responsible for their content or data handling.
Use them at your own discretion.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults 18+.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may:

  • Request access to your data

  • Request deletion

  • Request correction

  • Unsubscribe anytime

  • Request a copy of your stored information

Simply email support@FiveYearLife.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect:

  • New laws

  • New tools

  • New book releases

  • Operational changes

Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact

Good-Man LLC
support@FiveYearLife.com