Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

At DrakeU.com, a division of Starving Writer Studio, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using this website, creating an account, purchasing a product, or enrolling in a class, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our site, we may collect:

Your name
Email address
Billing and shipping information
Phone number (if you choose to provide one)
Account login information
Purchase history
Course enrollment and completion information
Messages you send through our contact forms
Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and basic usage analytics

Payment information is processed securely through our payment providers. DrakeU.com does not store your full credit card or payment details.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process purchases
Deliver physical and digital products
Provide access to online classes
Create and manage your account
Respond to customer service requests
Send receipts, confirmations, and account-related notifications
Improve our website, products, and educational content
Comply with legal and financial obligations

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may occasionally send emails about new classes, books, updates, or special offers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in those emails.

Cookies

Like most modern websites, DrakeU.com uses cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly.

These may include cookies used for:

Keeping you signed in
Processing purchases
Remembering your preferences
Improving site performance
Understanding how visitors use the website

Where required by law, you will be given the opportunity to manage your cookie preferences.

Third-Party Services

To operate our business, we work with trusted third-party providers. These may include services for:

Website hosting
Payment processing
Email communication
Shipping and order fulfillment
Analytics

These service providers may include, but are not limited to, Wix, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, UPS, USPS, and Google. As our business evolves, we may add, remove, or replace third-party service providers as necessary to operate our website, deliver our products and services, and meet our business needs.

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are responsible for protecting the information they process.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not rent or trade customer information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers when necessary to:

Process payments
Ship products
Deliver digital services
Provide customer support
Comply with applicable laws or legal obligations

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we work with reputable service providers and follow industry-standard security practices.

Your Choices

You may:

Update your account information
Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
Contact us to request corrections to your personal information
Request deletion of your account or personal information where permitted by applicable law

Certain information may be retained when required for tax, accounting, fraud prevention, or other legal obligations.

Children's Privacy

DrakeU.com is intended for writers and students and is not directed toward children under the age required by applicable privacy laws to provide consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our services evolve or legal requirements change. The most current version will always be posted on this page, along with the effective date above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page on this website.