Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 12, 2025

Welcome to DoingWhatYouKnow.com. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Who we are

DoingWhatYouKnow.com is owned and operated by Ray Thigpen.

Website: doingwhatyouknow.com

How to contact us

Email is the fastest way to reach us.

Email: ray@doingwhatyouknow.com
Mailing Address: Ray Thigpen, 1403 Mewborn Ave., Kinston, NC 28501

What we collect

We collect information you provide and information that is collected automatically when you use our site or services.

Category	Examples	Source
Account and contact info	Name, email, profile details if you register or join our Skool community.	You
Content you post	Comments on our WordPress site, posts or messages in Skool.	You
Payment details	Handled by processors (e.g., Skool/Stripe). We don’t store full card numbers on this site.	Payment processor
Support correspondence	Emails, support requests, troubleshooting information.	You
Usage and device data	IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time on site, cookies.	Automatic
Marketing preferences	Email opt-ins, unsubscribes, campaign interactions.	You; our email platform
Media	If you upload images to the site, avoid EXIF location data. Visitors can download and extract location data from images.	You

WordPress comments specifics

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string from your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use it. After approval, your profile picture is visible with your comment.

How we use your information

Provide and improve our site, Skool community, and content
Process memberships and deliver digital products
Send administrative messages and marketing, consistent with your preferences
Measure performance, fix issues, and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

We don’t sell your personal information. We share it with service providers who help us operate our business, for example:

Skool for community hosting and paid tiers
Email & CRM such as Uplevel/GoHighLevel and LeadsLeap
WordPress plugins for forms, security, spam protection
Payment processors such as Stripe via Skool
Analytics and pixels like Google Analytics and Meta Pixel
E-commerce partners like Amazon for book purchases, ThriveCart for future checkouts

We require processors to use data only to provide their services to us and to protect it appropriately.

Cookies and tracking

Our site and services use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, measure performance, and personalize content.

Essential cookies for login, security, and basic features
Preferences such as saved comment details
Analytics/Advertising to understand usage and improve marketing

You can control cookies in your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not work as intended.

WordPress cookie specifics

If you leave a comment, you can opt in to saving your name, email, and site in cookies for one year. If you visit the login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last two days, screen options cookies last one year, and “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie stores the post ID for one day.

Analytics and advertising

We may use analytics and advertising tools to understand site usage and improve our content and offers. These tools may set their own cookies and collect IP address and device data. Typical tools include Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. You can:

Use Google’s opt-out browser add-on for Analytics
Adjust ad preferences in your social accounts
Use your browser’s tracking protection settings

Payments and memberships (Skool, Amazon, ThriveCart)

Skool: If you purchase a paid tier, Skool processes your payment and manages your subscription. We receive limited info about your membership and status, not full card data.
Amazon: If you buy a paperback or Kindle edition on Amazon, that purchase is governed by Amazon’s terms and privacy policy.
ThriveCart (future): If we offer checkouts through ThriveCart, your payment will be processed by their connected processor (e.g., Stripe/PayPal). We don’t store full card numbers on our site.

Email communications

If you opt in, we may send tips, updates, or offers. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. Transactional or account emails may still be sent when necessary.

Data retention

Comments and their metadata are kept so we can recognize and approve follow-ups
Account data is retained while your account is active and as required by law
Support emails are kept for reference and compliance

Your rights

Your rights depend on your location, but may include:

Access a copy of your personal information
Correct or delete information
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request a portable copy of your data

To make a request, email ray@doingwhatyouknow.com. We’ll verify your identity before responding.

California and other regional notices

We don’t sell personal information. If you’re a resident of California or another region with specific privacy rights, contact us to exercise your rights under local law.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No system is 100% secure. Please use a strong, unique password and keep it confidential.

Children

Our site and community are intended for adults. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children.

International transfers

Our service providers may process data in the United States and other countries. By using our site or services, you understand your information may be transferred internationally.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. If we make material changes, we’ll post an updated version here. Continued use of our services means you accept the updated policy.

This page provides general information and isn’t legal advice.