Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Website: www.janeanlwatkins.com
Owner: Janean L. Watkins (“we,” “us,” or “our”)
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase products, or subscribe for updates. By using this site, you agree to the terms below.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing or billing address, and phone number (if you provide it).
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Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe. We never see or store full credit-card details.
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Usage Data: Wix automatically collects cookies, IP address, device type, and browsing data for analytics and site performance.
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Marketing Data: Email addresses provided through signup forms, Substack, or contact forms for newsletters and promotional messages.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to:
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Process and fulfill book or merchandise orders.
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Send digital receipts and order confirmations.
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Provide customer service and respond to inquiries.
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Send newsletters, promotions, and updates (only with your consent).
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Analyze traffic and improve website performance.
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You are charged immediately during checkout for online purchases.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
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We process information on one or more of the following bases:
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Your consent (newsletter sign-ups).
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Contractual necessity (purchases and deliveries).
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Our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We share limited data only with trusted service providers:
Wix.com Ltd. – site hosting and analytics.
Stripe, Inc. – payment processing.
Substack, Inc. – email marketing and newsletter delivery.
Google Analytics – traffic analytics (aggregate, anonymous data).
Each third party maintains its own privacy practices consistent with applicable law.
6. Cookies and Tracking
This website uses cookies to operate properly and analyze traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Your Rights
You may:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Ask that we correct, update, or delete your information.
Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe.”
To make a request, email hello@janeanlwatkins.com
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8. Security
We follow industry-standard security measures and rely on encrypted connections (HTTPS and TLS). However, no online transmission is completely secure, and you use the site at your own risk.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website and its store are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have done so, contact us to delete the information.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may include links to external websites (such as Substack, Patreon, or Lulu). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Revised versions will be dated and posted here. Significant changes will be announced on the website.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact:
📍 Chicago, Illinois USA