Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

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Information you provide to us

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name (optional)

  • Email address (when you subscribe to our email list or contact us)

  • Message content (when you submit a contact form)

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Device type (mobile/desktop), browser type, operating system

  • Pages you view and time spent on pages

  • Referring website (for example, Pinterest)

  • Approximate location (city/region level)

This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How we use your information

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We may use the information we collect to:

  • Send emails you requested (newsletters, new blog posts, updates)

  • Respond to messages or inquiries you send through our contact form

  • Improve the website’s content, performance, and user experience

  • Understand what content is most helpful (for example, what posts are being read from Pinterest)

  • Maintain the security of our website and prevent misuse

Email marketing (mail chimp)

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If you subscribe to our email list, your information (such as your email address and optional name) is stored and processed by our email marketing provider, Mailchimp.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email. Unsubscribing removes you from marketing emails, but we may still email you if needed for administrative purposes (for example, if you request support with a download or form submission).

Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking

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We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use the site.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use the website (for example, page views, traffic sources, and visitor behavior). This helps us improve our content and website experience.

Pinterest Tag (and similar pixels)

We may use the Pinterest Tag or similar tracking tools to better understand how visitors interact with our site after coming from Pinterest and to measure performance of our content.

Your choices about cookies

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies or set preferences

If you disable cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended.

Some posts or pages may include affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

We may also publish sponsored content or collaborations from time to time. If we do, we will clearly disclose sponsored relationships.

Amazon Associate Disclosure:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website and deliver services, such as:

  • Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Analytics and measurement tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Pinterest Tag)

  • Website and hosting platforms (Squarespace and related tools)

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services for us.

We may also share information if required to do so by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or the security of our website.

Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

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How We Share Information

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Third-Party Websites and Links

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Data Retention

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Your Rights and Choices

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Children’s Privacy

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This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: alex@heartstringsandhymns.com

Contact Us

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Our website may include links to third-party websites (for example, Amazon, Target, Spotify, YouTube, or other resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their policies directly.

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Requesting access to the personal data we have about you

  • Requesting correction or deletion of your personal data

  • Withdrawing consent to email marketing (unsubscribe anytime)

To make a request, contact us at the email address below.