Guardian is operated by Maria Amelia Bueschlen ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Who We Are
Guardian is a psychology-based self-development platform created and operated by Maria Amelia Bueschlen, a Swiss/Canadian media professional based in Vancouver, Canada. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at: guardian@guardianapp.com
2. What Data We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Your name (entered at the Guardian gateway)
Your email address (optional, entered at the gateway)
Your chosen experience (Maps in the Wild or HomeGround)
Notes, journal entries, and challenge answers you write inside the app
Profile information you enter (birth date, Enneagram type, Human Design type, element, mission statement)
Information collected automatically:
Payment information is processed directly by Stripe — we never see or store your card details
Basic usage data may be collected by our hosting provider (Netlify/Tiiny.host) including IP address and browser type
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data only for the following purposes:
To send you your Guardian field notes and updates (if you provided your email)
To process your Pro subscription payment via Stripe
To improve the Guardian platform based on usage patterns
To respond to your questions or support requests
We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your notes, journal entries, and profile information are currently stored locally in your browser session and are not transmitted to our servers unless you submit them via a form. Email addresses submitted at the gateway are stored securely via Formspree (GDPR-compliant). Payment data is handled entirely by Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 compliant — the highest level of payment security certification available.
5. Your Rights (GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA)
Depending on where you are located, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data
Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format
Right to object — you can object to how we process your data
Right to withdraw consent — you can unsubscribe from our emails at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at guardian@guardianapp.com. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies
Guardian does not currently use tracking cookies. Our hosting provider may set technical cookies necessary for the operation of the platform. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking.
Google Fonts — typography. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Each of these services has their own privacy policy and we encourage you to read them.
8. Children's Privacy
Guardian is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page. Continued use of Guardian after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns: guardian@guardianapp.com
Legal
Terms of Use
Last updated: May 2026 · Effective: May 2026
By accessing or using Guardian, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing Guardian (the 'Platform') you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age, that you have read and understood these Terms, and that you agree to be legally bound by them. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Maria Amelia Bueschlen ('Guardian', 'we', 'us').
2. Description of Service
Guardian is a psychology-based self-development platform providing educational content, interactive exercises, and psychological tools across 27 chapters organised into three worlds. Guardian is offered in two experiences: Maps in the Wild (gamified) and HomeGround (curriculum-based). Chapters 1–3 are available free of charge. Chapters 4–27 require a Pro subscription.
3. User Accounts & Access
Currently Guardian does not require account creation. Access is granted upon entering your name at the gateway. You are responsible for:
Maintaining the confidentiality of your session
All activity that occurs under your access
Ensuring that any information you provide is accurate and truthful
4. Subscriptions & Payments
Pro Monthly (£9.99/month):
Grants access to all 27 chapters. Billed monthly. Cancel any time — cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Pro Lifetime (£49 one-time):
Grants permanent access to all current and future Guardian chapters. One payment. No recurring charges.
Refund Policy:
We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on all Pro purchases. If you are not satisfied within 7 days of purchase, contact us at guardian@guardianapp.com for a full refund. After 7 days, all sales are final. Payments are processed by Stripe and subject to their terms of service.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use Guardian to:
Violate any applicable law or regulation
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the platform
Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content
Attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or reproduce the platform's content or code
Share your Pro access with others — Pro subscriptions are for individual use only
Use any automated tool, bot, or scraper to access the platform
6. Educational Disclaimer
Guardian provides psychological and educational content for self-development purposes only. Guardian is not a medical service, therapeutic service, or mental health treatment. The content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health condition. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek qualified professional help immediately.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on Guardian — including but not limited to the curriculum, chapter content, Guardian Program, character names, world names, the Artemis series concept, visual design, and code — is the original intellectual property of Maria Amelia Bueschlen and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any Guardian content without explicit written permission.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Guardian and Maria Amelia Bueschlen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the platform. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia, Canada.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the 'Last updated' date. Continued use of Guardian after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Contact
For any questions about these Terms: guardian@guardianapp.com
Legal
Data & Compliance
Last updated: May 2026
GDPR — European Users
Guardian complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area. Our legal basis for processing your data is:
Consent — for email marketing communications
Contract — for processing your subscription payment
Legitimate interest — for platform improvement and security
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your GDPR rights. Our Data Controller is Maria Amelia Bueschlen, Vancouver, Canada.
PIPEDA — Canadian Users
Guardian complies with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We collect only the minimum personal information necessary to provide the Guardian service. We obtain meaningful consent before collecting personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties. You have the right to access and correct your personal information at any time by contacting guardian@guardianapp.com.
CCPA — California Users
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the following rights:
Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Right to delete personal information we have collected
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact: guardian@guardianapp.com
Data Retention
Email addresses collected via Formspree are retained until you request deletion
Payment records are retained by Stripe for 7 years as required by financial regulations
App data (notes, journal, progress) is currently stored in your browser session only — it is not retained on our servers and is deleted when you clear your browser data
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR. Notification will be sent to the email address you provided at registration.
Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Canada and the United States, where our service providers (Stripe, Formspree) operate. These transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and subject to appropriate safeguards.
Cookie Policy
Guardian does not use advertising or tracking cookies. Technical cookies may be set by our hosting provider that are strictly necessary for the platform to function. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality. No consent banner is currently shown as we do not use non-essential cookies.
Contact for Data Requests
For any data-related request — access, deletion, correction, or portability — please email: guardian@guardianapp.com
We will respond within 30 days. For urgent matters or unresolved complaints, you may contact your local data protection authority.
Legal
Intellectual Property & Originality
Last updated: May 2026
Guardian and the Artemis series are original creative works. This page documents their originality, the scope of our intellectual property, and how to report any concerns.
What Guardian Owns
The following elements are original intellectual property of Maria Amelia Bueschlen and are protected under copyright law in Canada, Switzerland, and internationally under the Berne Convention:
The Guardian curriculum — all 27 chapter titles, structures, awareness strips, challenge questions, field notes, summaries, and flashcards
The Guardian Program — the proprietary framework covering safety, healing, protection, alignment, intuition, resilience, and purpose as structured across Chapters 9–18
Maps in the Wild — the gamified mystery-solving experience, world structure, and gem system
HomeGround — the curriculum-based learning experience and daily anchor system
The Artemis series — all characters (Artemis, Aku, Sheila, Lilo, Te, Savannah, Luke, Noxara, Queen Eleanora), world names (Imperia, the Light Tribe, the Shadow Tribe, the Luminar Order), storylines, episode scripts, and series bible
The three worlds — The Ancient Forest, The Fortress, and The Sacred Temple as used within Guardian
Visual design — the Guardian brand identity, colour system, and interface design
The tagline — "Know yourself. Protect yourself. Rise." and all associated brand copy
Is Guardian Unique?
Yes. Guardian is an original work. While it draws on established psychological theories and frameworks in the public domain (Maslow's hierarchy, Erikson's stages, Piaget's theory, polyvagal theory, Gestalt principles, etc.) — the curation, structuring, naming, gamification, narrative framing, and creative expression of these ideas within Guardian is entirely original.
What Guardian draws from (public domain):
Established psychological research and theories — Maslow, Erikson, Piaget, Bowlby, Damasio, Porges, Frankl, Goleman, Zimbardo, Cooper's colour code, the Hermetic principles, Human Design system, Enneagram framework, and standard life path numerology. These are widely published, publicly available frameworks used in education worldwide.
What makes Guardian original:
The specific 27-chapter structure, the three-world gamification system, the awareness strip format (Result → Curse → Why → Key), the challenge gate mechanic, the gem reward system, the integration of all these frameworks into a unified curriculum, and the narrative connection to the Artemis series — all of these are original creative expressions belonging to Maria Amelia Bueschlen.
The Artemis Series — Originality Statement
Artemis is an original fantasy/drama series created by Maria Amelia Bueschlen. While it shares genre conventions with other works in the fantasy and solarpunk genres, all specific elements are original:
The characters, their names, powers, and relationships are original
The world of Imperia, the Light Tribe, the Shadow Tribe, and the Luminar Order are original inventions
The soul-tie narrative, the pocketwatch symbolism, and the bridge as a recurring symbolic location are original creative choices
The connection between the Artemis narrative and the Guardian curriculum is an original structural innovation
The pitch deck for Artemis was created by Maria Amelia Bueschlen. Maria is a Vancouver Film School scholarship winner for her original screenplay "Diamond in the Rough." Her creative authorship is documented and dated.
If you believe that content on Guardian infringes your intellectual property rights, please send a written notice to guardian@guardianapp.com containing:
Your name and contact information
A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
The specific URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
We will investigate all legitimate claims promptly and respond within 14 business days.
Licensing
If you wish to license any Guardian content, use it in an educational context, collaborate on the Artemis series, or discuss any other IP-related matter, please contact: guardian@guardianapp.com
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