Last Updated: January 28, 2025

Craft Beacon (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, craftbeacon.com (the “Site”), and our services related to personalized book creation (the “Services”).

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our Services, we collect the following types of information:

1.1 User-Provided Information

  • Child’s first name (for personalization)
  • Preferred book genre
  • Preferred book setting/location
  • Lesson theme (e.g., bravery, kindness)
  • Number of chapters

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Website interaction data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6: Cookies & Tracking)

1.3 Payment Information

  • Payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., WooCommerce, Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your payment details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Generate and personalize books based on your input
  • Process and fulfill orders, including printing and shipping
  • Improve our Site and Services through analytics
  • Prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Storage & Security

3.1 Data Storage

  • Personalization data (e.g., child’s name, book preferences) is stored securely on AWS servers located in the United States.
  • We retain this data indefinitely to allow users to reorder past books.

3.2 Security Measures

  • We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your data.
  • While we strive to safeguard your information, no system can guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

  • Printing & Fulfillment Partners – To print and ship your books.
  • Payment Processors – To handle transactions securely.
  • Website Analytics Providers – To track and improve user experience.

4.2 Legal & Compliance

  • If required by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
  • To prevent fraud, protect rights, or investigate potential violations.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

5.1 Retention Period

  • We retain personalization data indefinitely to facilitate reorders.
  • Transaction data is stored as required for tax and compliance purposes.

5.2 Data Deletion Requests

  • Currently, we do not support user-requested data deletion.
  • We may introduce this option in the future.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve website functionality and user experience.

6.2 How We Use Cookies

  • To remember your preferences
  • To track website usage (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
  • To improve marketing and advertising performance

6.3 Managing Cookies

  • You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

7. Children’s Privacy

  • Our Services involve creating books for children, but our Site is intended for adult customers (18+).
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us to remove it.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we store about you
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request corrections to incorrect information

To exercise these rights, contact us at craftbeaconhq@gmail.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: craftbeaconhq@gmail.com
🌐 Website: craftbeacon.com