Privacy Policy

Who We Are

This website is operated by Ingrid J. Adams, published by Three Bees Press. References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to Ingrid J. Adams and Three Bees Press collectively.

If you have questions about this policy or how your personal data is handled, you can reach us via the contact page or by email at privacy@ingridjadams.com.

What Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you provide it voluntarily or when it is generated by your use of this website. The types of information we may collect include:

• Order information — when you purchase from the shop, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, and payment details. Payment card data is processed securely by Shopify Payments and is not stored on our servers.
• Newsletter sign-up — when you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address and, if you choose to provide it, your first name.
• Contact form submissions — if you send a message via the contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Browsing data — our website may automatically collect certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you individually.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfil your orders, including sending order confirmations and shipping notifications
• To send the newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
• To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• To understand how the website is being used and to improve the reader experience
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will be stored with our email service provider, Substack. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter email. Unsubscribing removes you from the newsletter list and does not affect any existing orders.

We will only send you marketing emails if you have explicitly opted in. We will not add you to any marketing list as a result of a purchase unless you separately choose to subscribe.

Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. Cookies help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the Shopify store to operate, including shopping cart functionality and checkout security.
• Analytics cookies — used to understand visitor behaviour in aggregate via Shopify Analytics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the store.

Third-Party Services

Our store is built on Shopify. When you make a purchase or interact with the checkout, your data is also subject to Shopify's Privacy Policy. Shopify is certified PCI DSS compliant and handles payment data securely on our behalf.

Links to external sites (such as Amazon, Goodreads, Instagram, and Facebook) are provided for convenience. Once you leave our website, this privacy policy no longer applies and you are subject to the privacy practices of the site you have visited.

Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal data. These may include the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to any legal obligations to retain it
• Withdraw consent to marketing at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain order information for as long as required to fulfil your purchase, honour our legal obligations, and resolve any disputes. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the date of the most recent update noted below. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.