Last Updated: March 8, 2026
1. Who We Are
Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Education & Research™ is an educational and research-based educational platform operated by Rebecca C. Mandeville (“we”, “us”, or “our”), acting as the Data Controller. We specialize in the publication and distribution of original research, digital media (including ebooks), and on-demand digital courses and masterclasses via scapegoatrecovery.com and our secure online course provider(s).
2. Information Collection and Use
We collect only the information necessary to provide your educational materials and maintain your student account (typically name and email address). We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
To provide our on-demand services, we share necessary data with the following third-party “Sub-processors”:
- Stripe: Our authorized payment processor.
- Fourthwall: Our authorized Merchant of Record (referenced on billing and receipts).
- Fourthwall: Our learning management platform. They host your student account, course progress, and digital library access. You are there under their Terms of Use and Policies. You may find these in the footer of our Fourthwall site.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze our traffic.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the secure student portal.
- We use internal site-statistics tools (such as Jetpack) to understand our traffic patterns, including which countries our visitors are from and which research articles are most accessed. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our educational offerings. We do not use invasive third-party tracking or advertising re-targeting pixels.
4. Professional Disclaimer
The information provided on this Site and within our digital products is for general informational, educational, and research purposes only. It is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or mental health advice. While Rebecca C. Mandeville is a credentialed professional, the content provided here within the scope of Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Education & Research does not constitute a therapist-client relationship. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding any medical or mental health condition.
5. Data Security & Integrity
The security of your Personal Information is important to us. We employ commercially acceptable means to protect your data; however, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Sovereign Protection: We monitor for unauthorized access and ‘data scraping’ to protect the proprietary research, recovery frameworks, and Intellectual Property of the Creator (FSA Education™ and FSA Recovery™). We reserve the right to block IP addresses or terminate accounts that engage in activities intended to compromise the privacy of the Creator or the integrity of the Research and Recovery materials.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover a minor has provided us with personal data, we will delete it from our servers immediately.
7. GDPR and International Compliance
For users in the EU/UK: We process your information based on Consent (when you sign up) and the Performance of a Contract (to deliver the digital products you purchase). You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our research or platform architecture. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our office with the subject line “Privacy Policy Inquiry.”