PRIVACY POLICY
8. PRIVACY POLICY 2026
Tragedy and Hope, Inc. | DBA: AUTONOMY
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
PREFACE
The following policies, guidelines, and rules are an extension of the AUTONOMY Terms of Service and are designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all Members, Participants, and Associates of AUTONOMY. By accessing, using, or participating in any AUTONOMY services, programs, or communities, you agree to comply with the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Rules of Engagement, Culture of Excellence, and all other applicable accompanying policies and guidelines.
These policies collectively form a unified agreement, and your continued participation in AUTONOMY constitutes your acknowledgement and acceptance of all terms outlined herein.
ARTICLE 1 – INTRODUCTION
THIS PRIVACY POLICY APPLIES TO ALL PROGRAMS, COURSES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, PODCASTS, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, LIBRARIES, FORUMS, AND/OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION CHANNELS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS “PROGRAMS”) OFFERED BY TRAGEDY AND HOPE, INC., A CONNECTICUT LIMITED C-CORPORATION D/B/A “AUTONOMY” AND “GETAUTONOMY.INFO”, AND “RICHARDGROVE.ORG”, A BUSINESS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, U.S.A., HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “AUTONOMY,” AND YOU, FURTHER DEFINED BELOW, AS A MEMBER, PARTICIPANT, USER IN THE PROGRAMS, ALSO DEFINED BELOW. BY ACCESSING THE WEBSITE, PURCHASING OR DOWNLOADING ANY PROGRAM, OR OTHERWISE SIGNIFYING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY ON YOUR OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR COMPANY LISTED ON THE ORDER, REGISTRATION, SIGNUP, OR SIMILAR FORM FOR SUCH PROGRAM.
ARTICLE 2 – WHAT THIS PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
- Scope of Policy: This policy covers how AUTONOMY collects, uses, and protects personal data, including information related to any products, services, or Programs available on the Website. Personal data is defined as information that is personally identifiable, such as your name, mailing address, email address, or other contact information, and that is not otherwise publicly available.
- Exclusions: This policy does not apply to the practices of advertisers or other companies that AUTONOMY does not own or control, or to individuals that AUTONOMY does not employ or manage. Non-personal information, which is data that does not permit direct association with any specific individual, is not covered by this policy. AUTONOMY may collect, use, transfer, and disclose non-personal information for any lawful purpose.
- Data References: References to "data" in this Privacy Policy include any data you use within AUTONOMY’s products, services, or Programs to collect or process, whether it is data collected in a form, data inserted on a site hosted by AUTONOMY, or data acquired on your behalf from internal or external sources.
- Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 1st, 2026, or the date upon which you enter into an agreement for one or more of AUTONOMY’s products, services, or Programs, whichever is later.
ARTICLE 3 – OTHER PLATFORMS
When using or purchasing products and services from this Website, our social media profiles, or other business-related platforms, such as Shopify, Google, Facebook, etc., and when posting information to or otherwise communicating via that platform, page, or your own social media profile, your activities online are subject to the Terms of Service, User’s Agreement, and Privacy Policy or other terms and conditions imposed by that social media or business platform or website, which may contain terms and conditions and privacy policies different from this Privacy Policy.
Please see the following pages for further details and examples:
ARTICLE 4 – INFORMATION COLLECTION, USE, AND RETENTION
- Information You Provide: You can generally visit the Website without revealing any personal information. However, AUTONOMY collects personal information (including but not limited to your name, email address, and certain financial information) when you:
- Sign up or log in.
- Fill out order forms.
- Participate in a “blueprint strategy call.”
- Purchase or download any of AUTONOMY’s Programs or educational materials.
- Financial Information Security: AUTONOMY utilizes PCI-compliant third-party payment processors (such as Shopify, Stripe, or PayPal) to handle financial transactions. We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive CVV data on our internal servers.
- Additional Information Collected: During communication after your initial registration, AUTONOMY may collect additional information, such as your personal situation, goals, work history, resume, and skills.
- Sensitive Personal Data: AUTONOMY does not intentionally solicit "sensitive personal data" (as defined under GDPR), such as race, religion, or sexual orientation. However, if you voluntarily provide such information within a resume, during a strategy call, or in a community forum, you explicitly consent to our processing of that data as part of your user profile and record.
- Automatic Data Collection: AUTONOMY may automatically collect information from your browser, including your IP address, cookie information, the pages you request, and device-specific information such as your unique device identifier, operating system, mobile carrier, and general location.
- Tracking Technologies: AUTONOMY uses tracking technologies, including cookies, web beacons, embedded scripts, and e-tags, to customize the Website, advertising, and content; fulfill requests for products, services, and Programs; and improve customer relations and prevent fraud or security breaches.
- Retention of Information: AUTONOMY retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Financial & Contractual Records: Typically retained for seven (7) years to comply with tax and legal obligations.
- Video Tracking Data: Retained for up to one (1) year after account closure or withdrawal of consent.
- General Profile Data: Periodically reviewed and purged if the account has been inactive for an extended period and no legal requirement for retention exists.
ARTICLE 5 – MINORS
The Website is a general audience site and is not intended for children under the age of 13. AUTONOMY does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If AUTONOMY becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13, it will delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has disclosed personal information to AUTONOMY should contact us at support@richardgrove.org.
ARTICLE 6 – LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (EU, SWITZERLAND, AND UK VISITORS)
- GDPR Compliance: For visitors from the European Union (EU), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, AUTONOMY processes personal data based on:
- Your consent (Art. 6 para 1 lit. a) GDPR).
- The need to fulfill contractual obligations (Art. 6 para 1 lit. b) GDPR).
- Legitimate interests, such as fraud prevention, provided these interests do not override your data protection rights (Art. 6 para 1 lit. f) GDPR).
- For specific legal grounds relied upon for processing your data, please contact AUTONOMY at support@richardgrove.org.
ARTICLE 7 – INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
AUTONOMY does not sell, rent, or share personal information except under the following circumstances:
- Trusted Partners and Affiliates: We may share information with trusted partners who assist in providing Programs, products, and services. These partners are bound by their own privacy policies and are not permitted to share your information independently.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to establish or defend legal claims.
- Fraud Prevention and Safety: Information may be shared to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or threats to physical safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, AUTONOMY may transfer your information to the successor entity.
- Aggregated Data: AUTONOMY may aggregate non-personal data for lawful purposes, such as research or analytics.
ARTICLE 8 – COOKIES AND TRACKING
AUTONOMY uses cookies and similar technologies to track activity, improve user experience, and analyze trends.
- Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control: While AUTONOMY does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals, we endeavor to honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) where technically feasible and required by applicable state laws (including the Connecticut Data Privacy Act). You may reject cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may be limited.
ARTICLE 9 – YOUR RIGHTS
- Access and Control: You have the right to access, update, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. You may also request data portability or object to the processing of your data.
- Exceptions to Deletion: Please note that the right to deletion is not absolute. AUTONOMY may deny a deletion request if retaining the information is necessary to:
- Complete a transaction for which the personal data was collected.
- Comply with a legal or tax obligation.
- Detect security incidents or protect against fraudulent/illegal activity.
- Exercise or defend legal claims.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If AUTONOMY processes your data based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting AUTONOMY directly.
- Complaints: You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact AUTONOMY at support@richardgrove.org (include “Privacy Inquiry” in the subject line).
ARTICLE 10 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
AUTONOMY may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on the Website or, at AUTONOMY’s discretion, sent to your primary email address.
CONTACTING US
If you have questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, use our AUTONOMY Support form or please contact us at:
Tragedy and Hope, Inc. (D/B/A AUTONOMY)
1153 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238
Email: support@richardgrove.org
Website: https://getautonomy.info
