Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1. June 2025

Gardens of Zen (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a brand of Taipan Consulting GmbH, a German company committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information from and about users (“you”) when you engage with our services, websites, email routines, and digital tools.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Our website https://www.gardensofzen.com and related subdomains
Email-based microlearning routines and responses
Any apps, tools, or GPT-based services operated by us

It does not cover third-party services we do not control.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

Email address
Name or alias (optional)
Responses to microlearning prompts
Communication preferences
Subscription details

b. Information We Automatically Collect

Email open and click data
Device information (browser type, OS, etc.)
Usage data (completed routines, etc.)

c. Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information. Please avoid sharing unnecessary personal or sensitive data in responses.

3. How We Use Your Information

To deliver daily microlearning routines
To generate personalized GPT-based responses
To track progress and tailor content
To improve our offerings
To send service-related and optional promotional communications

4. Use of AI and GPT-Based Responses

Responses may be generated by AI (e.g., GPT-4)
Personal data is not shared in identifiable form with model providers
Human review only occurs in escalated cases

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

Vendors & service providers
Legal authorities, where required
Internal tools for analytics

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential functionality and analytics. No ad tracking is used in email routines.

7. Your Rights (U.S.-Oriented Disclosure)

You may:

Request access to your data
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Opt out of marketing emails
Request export of your interaction history

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as needed to provide services or as required by law. You can request deletion anytime.

9. Security

Encryption in transit and at rest
Access controls and limited personnel access
Pseudonymization for AI prompts

10. International Users

Gardens of Zen is operated by Taipan Consulting GmbH in Germany. If accessing from the U.S. or elsewhere, you consent to data transfer and processing in Germany or other relevant jurisdictions.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us if you believe we have done so.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use means acceptance of any updates.

13. Contact

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:

Taipan Consulting GmbH – Gardens of Zen
Neue Mainzer Str. 66
60311 Frankfurt
Germany
✉️ privacy@gardensofzen.com