Last Updated: December 5, 2024
Introduction
Theology Guild (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates theologyguild.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
- Join Reformation Book Club
- Make a purchase
- Fill out a form
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Contact us directly
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment information
- Phone number
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services
- Process your transactions and manage your orders
- Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer support
- Analyze usage and trends to improve user experience
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of our Site
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send you administrative information, such as updates to our terms and policies
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Payment processing
- Email marketing platforms
- Website hosting
- Analytics providers
- Customer support tools
These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent
We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us (e.g. Amazon links). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
General Rights
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information
Email Marketing
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the United States and process it there.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
European Union Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes
- Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
Your GDPR Rights
In addition to the rights listed above, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Theology Guild
Email: [email protected]
Website: theologyguild.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by the modified Privacy Policy.