Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 24, 2026

At Vicki Childs, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information when you visit or make a purchase through this website.

1. Information We Collect

When you use this website or place an order, we may collect information including:

Your name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Telephone number (if provided)
Order history
Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)
Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter

We may also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Deliver digital products
Ship printed books
Respond to customer service requests
Send order confirmations and purchase-related communications
Improve our website and shopping experience
Comply with legal and tax obligations

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may also send occasional updates about new books, special offers, and author news. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

3. Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.

We do not store your complete credit or debit card information on our website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share personal information when necessary to operate our business, including with trusted service providers who assist with:

Payment processing
Order fulfillment and shipping
Digital product delivery
Email communications
Website hosting and analytics

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and support essential website functionality.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

fulfil orders,
provide customer support,
comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements,
enforce our agreements. disputes, and resolve

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to the information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information where legally permitted
Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services.

Those services operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. 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.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Vicki Childs

Website: www.vickichilds.com

Email: vicki@vickichilds.com