JohnCouto.com Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

At JohnCouto.com, I build tools, blueprints, and systems to help solo creators run highly optimized workflows and escape monthly subscription traps. I believe that your data—just like your software stack—should belong entirely to you.

This Privacy Policy explains exactly how this website collects, handles, and protects your information. The core principle of my site's operations is simple: I collect only what is strictly necessary to deliver value to you, and I process as much as possible locally inside your own browser.

This policy applies to all visitors, builders, and creators accessing our tools, tutorials, and insights globally.

🔒 Core Pillar: Zero Server Uploads

When you use custom web utilities hosted on this site (such as the Boomerang Loop tool), your media never touches my servers. > * All rendering, array stitching, and processing loops are executed 100% locally inside your browser's memory.

  • No video, image, or raw file is ever uploaded, cached, or transferred to any external database during tool execution.

Information We Collect & How We Use It

1. Newsletter Subscriptions (Fluent Forms)

If you choose to join my creator newsletter list via the signup boxes on this site:

  • The Data Collected: We collect your email address and any voluntary name fields you provide.
  • Storage Protocol: This information is currently stored securely inside our local self-hosted WordPress database. I do not sell, rent, or lease your contact information to third parties.
  • Content Delivery: By subscribing, you agree to receive communications containing free utility tool updates, technical workflow blueprints, and hand-selected lifetime affiliate deals (LTDs). You can unsubscribe instantly at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email.

2. Voluntary Communication

If you contact me directly via email or comment on my articles, we retain your email address and message contents solely to answer your questions.

Affiliate Partnerships & Tip Processing

1. Affiliate Links

To fund the ongoing development of our free browser utilities, some links on this site (specifically in our Artistly Navigation Portal and Insights posts) are affiliate links.

  • If you click one of these links and purchase a Lifetime Deal (LTD) for a tool like Artistly, Human Pal, or Video Express, I earn a small referral commission at absolutely no extra cost to you.
  • These affiliate networks may place cookies in your browser to attribute the referral to JohnCouto.com.

2. Ko-fi Tips & Donations

If you support my work by leaving a tip via our integrated Ko-fi widget:

  • No Financial Storage: Your payment is securely routed and processed directly by standard third-party processors (PayPal or Stripe).
  • Zero Credit Card Data: This website does not capture, store, or process your credit card numbers, banking details, or security codes.

Tracking, Cookies, and Global Compliance

1. Pixels and Tracking Cookies

This website is kept lightweight and clean. I do not run active tracking pixels (like the Facebook/Meta Pixel), remarketing lists, or invasive third-party advertising networks (like Google AdSense) on this platform.

2. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

This website is designed for adult digital creators, programmers, and online business publishers. I do not target, market to, or knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted data, please contact me immediately so it can be wiped from our database.

3. International User Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Because this platform serves creators worldwide, I honor your right to manage your data:

  • You may contact me at any time to request a full copy of any personal data stored inside our newsletter database.
  • You can request that I permanently delete all stored email addresses associated with your profile at any time.