Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 14, 2025

Root & Refuge ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website rootandrefugejournal.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and contact information when you subscribe, purchase a product, or contact us.

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party processors like Gumroad or Stripe—we do not store this information).

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the site via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Referring website or search engine queries.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Fulfill and manage purchases or transactions.

  • Send you updates, product releases, or newsletters you opted into.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Maintain legal and security obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, or website hosts that help us operate the business.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to valid legal process.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Understand how you use the site.

  • Customize your browsing experience.

  • Track affiliate links or site performance.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing the personal data we hold about you.

  • Requesting correction or deletion of your data.

  • Opting out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of our emails.

To make such a request, email us at [insert email here, e.g., support@rootandrefugejournal.com].

6. Data Security

We use reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies directly.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when it was last revised. You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: [insert support email, e.g., mirarootrefuge@gmail..com
🌐 Website: https://rootandrefugejournal.com