PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 2026

Thank you for visiting www.hannahvandenbout.com (the "Website"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Website, including purchasing a digital product, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you voluntarily submit them (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or checkout).
Order Information: When you purchase a digital product, we collect your name, email address, billing address, and purchase history. Payment card details are collected and processed directly by Squarespace Payments, our payment processor — we do not store your full card number.
Usage Information: Information about your use of the Website, including IP addresses, browser type, pages viewed, and the time spent on the site.
Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

2. Checkout and Payment Processing

Purchases on this Website are processed through Squarespace Payments. When you check out, Squarespace Payments collects and processes your payment information on our behalf, subject to their own privacy policy and security standards. We receive your order details (name, email, billing address, and what you purchased) but do not have access to your full payment card number.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Website.
To process your order, deliver the digital product you purchased, and send order confirmations or receipts.
To improve and personalize your experience on the Website.
To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries or sending newsletters if you have opted in.
To analyze Website usage and trends to enhance content and services.
To prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

With service providers who help us operate and maintain the Website and process orders (e.g., Squarespace Payments, hosting providers, email services).
If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Website, its users, or others.

5. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide through the Website. Payment information is handled by Squarespace Payments in accordance with PCI-DSS standards. However, no transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We keep your information as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described here. Order and purchase records are retained for as long as required for tax, accounting, and legal purposes.

7. Third-Party Links

‍The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.‍ ‍

8. Your Choices‍ ‍

Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
Access and Update: You can request access to or update your personal information by contacting us at hv@hannahvandenbout.com.
Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy ‍

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

‍11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

hv@hannahvandenbout.com