Effective Date: January 1st, 2026

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Welcome to BarbaraJeanAuthor.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, particularly in relation to purchases made through our website.

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1. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from visitors and customers:

Personal Information

When you interact with the site, you may provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Billing and shipping address

• Phone number (optional)

• Payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms)

• Purchase history

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Time spent on pages

• Device type

• Referral URLs

• Other analytics data

This data is collected through tools like Google Analytics and cookies.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Fulfill orders (digital and physical books)

• Process payments securely

• Provide customer support

• Send order confirmations and delivery updates

• Email newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (only if you opt in)

• Improve our website functionality and user experience

3. Payment Processing

We do not store your full credit card details. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party services such as Stripe, PayPal, or your platform’s payment gateway (e.g., Thinkific, Shopify, etc.).

Please refer to their privacy policies for more details on how your payment data is handled:

• Stripe Privacy Policy

• PayPal Privacy Policy

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4. How We Store and Protect Data

We follow industry-standard practices to protect your data. This includes encryption, secure payment processing, and limited access to customer information. However, no system can guarantee 100% security, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials safe.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

• Payment processors

• Shipping providers (for physical book orders)

• Email platforms for newsletters (like Mailchimp or ConvertKit)

• Analytics tools

These third parties are only given the information they need to perform their services and are bound to keep it secure.

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Analyze traffic and site performance

• Remember your preferences

• Facilitate smooth checkout experiences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA-Compliant)

If you are located in the European Union or California, you have rights to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Opt-out of email marketing

• Request a copy of your stored data

To make a request, contact:
📧 barbarajeanauthor@gmail.com

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8. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, with the "Effective Date" modified accordingly.

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10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Barbara Jean
📧 barbarajeanauthor@gmail.com