PRIVACY POLICY

The Girl Method — velvettruth.co

Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Last Updated: May 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Glow State By Nai LLC, doing business as The Girl Method (“The Girl Method,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes the categories of information we collect through velvettruth.co (the “Site”) and any affiliated pages, podcasts, newsletters, or services that link to this Policy (collectively, the “Services”), how we use that information, the parties with whom we may share it, and the rights and choices available to you.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue your use of the Services. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies exclusively to information collected through the Services. It does not apply to information collected by any third party, including third-party websites, platforms, or applications that may be linked to or accessible from the Services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit.

3. Children’s Privacy

The Services are intended for users who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child under the age of thirteen has provided personal information to us, please contact us at legal@velvettruth.co and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us—for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, leave a comment, participate in a survey, or otherwise communicate with us:

Identifiers, including your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address;
Profile information, such as a username, avatar, or biographical details you choose to share;
Correspondence and content, including the content of any messages, comments, or submissions you send to us; and
Other information you elect to provide in connection with your use of the Services.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

Internet Protocol (IP) address, device identifiers, browser type and version, operating system, and Internet service provider information;
Log data such as access times, pages viewed, referring and exit pages, and click-stream data;
Approximate geolocation derived from your IP address; and
Usage analytics collected through Google Analytics and similar tools.

We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Services, understand user behavior, and improve the quality and functionality of the Services.

4.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) to recognize your device, collect information about your use of the Services, and deliver tailored content and advertising. Cookies may be session-based or persistent. You may disable Cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of certain features of the Services.

Categories of Cookies we may use include strictly necessary Cookies required for the Services to function, analytics Cookies that measure usage, preference Cookies that remember your settings, and advertising Cookies used to deliver relevant promotional content.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Services and the content we publish;
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests;
To deliver newsletters, podcast updates, and other communications to which you have subscribed;
To personalize your experience and tailor content to your interests;
To conduct analytics, research, and reporting regarding the use of the Services;
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity;
To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements; and
For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time the information is collected or to which you otherwise consent.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may, however, share your information in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf—including website hosting, email delivery, analytics, content distribution, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information solely for the purposes for which it is disclosed and to maintain its confidentiality.

6.2 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to (a) comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental request; (b) enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements; (c) protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others; or (d) detect or address fraud or security issues.

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar transaction involving all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred to a successor or acquiring entity subject to this Policy or a successor policy providing substantially similar protections.

6.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with additional third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

The Services may contain links to, or embed content from, third-party websites, applications, or platforms, including social media networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third party. Any information you provide to a third party is governed by that third party’s privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. Interacting with social media features on the Services may result in the collection and public display of information by the applicable social media provider.

8. Email Communications and Opt-Out Rights

By subscribing to our newsletter or opting in to receive communications, you consent to receive emails, updates, and promotional content from The Girl Method. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and similar applicable laws. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email or by contacting us at info@velvettruth.co. Please note that we may continue to send you transactional or service-related communications even after you opt out of marketing messages.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law—for example, to comply with tax, accounting, or other legal obligations, to resolve disputes, or to enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You transmit information to us at your own risk.

11. Your Rights Under the GDPR and UK GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information, subject to applicable exceptions:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you;
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
The right to request erasure of your personal information;
The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information;
The right to data portability;
The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent; and
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal information under the GDPR: (i) your consent; (ii) the performance of a contract with you; (iii) compliance with a legal obligation; (iv) protection of vital interests; (v) performance of a task carried out in the public interest; or (vi) our legitimate interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@velvettruth.co.

12. Your Rights Under U.S. State Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence, you may be entitled to additional rights with respect to your personal information under laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (together, the “CCPA”), the Colorado Privacy Act, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act.

12.1 Rights Generally Available

Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah generally have the right to:

Confirm whether we process their personal information;
Access and obtain a copy of their personal information;
Request deletion of their personal information;
Request portability of their personal information; and
Opt out of the sale of personal information and of processing for targeted advertising.

Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Virginia additionally have the right to correct inaccuracies in their personal information and to opt out of profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

12.2 CCPA/CPRA Disclosures

In the twelve (12) months preceding the Effective Date of this Policy, we may have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents: identifiers; internet or network activity information; geolocation data; commercial information; inferences drawn from the foregoing; and other information voluntarily provided through the Services. We have not sold or shared personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA.

California residents have the right, subject to verification of identity, to: (i) know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected; (ii) request deletion of personal information; (iii) correct inaccurate personal information; (iv) opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; (v) limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information; and (vi) not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of these rights.

12.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a request to exercise any of the rights described above, please email us at legal@velvettruth.co with “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line. Please include your full name, state of residence, email address, and a detailed description of your request. We will verify your identity before responding and will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. An authorized agent may submit a request on your behalf, provided the agent supplies written authorization and we are able to verify the agent’s authority.

13. California’s “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code § 1798.83 permits California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure, if any, of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year. To make such a request, please contact us at legal@velvettruth.co.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no industry standard for how to respond to such signals, we currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals. We may revisit this practice if a standard for responding is established.

15. International Data Transfers

The Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers maintain facilities. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have data protection laws different from those of your jurisdiction of residence.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and, where required by law, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services following the effective date of any updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Glow State By Nai LLC, d/b/a The Girl Method
General inquiries: info@velvettruth.co
Privacy and legal requests: legal@velvettruth.co
Website: velvettruth.co