Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 14, 2025

Who we are. This website (the “Site”) is operated by GracePath Books, LLC ("GracePath Books," “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Louisiana limited liability company.

How to contact us. You can reach us at info@gracepathbooks.com and by mail at: GracePath Books, LLC, P.O. Box 10053, New Orleans, LA, 70181.

Scope. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit the Site, purchase digital downloads or other products, subscribe to our emails, or otherwise interact with us online. This Policy also includes a simple cookie disclosure. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

a) Information you provide directly

  • Account and profile details (name, email address, optional phone, billing address)

  • Order details and transaction history

  • Messages you send us (contact forms, support requests)

  • Newsletter sign‑ups (email address and communication preferences)

b) Information collected automatically

When you use the Site, we (and our service providers) automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies & Tracking below), such as:

  • Device and browser information

  • IP address and approximate location (city/region level)

  • Pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, referring/exit pages

  • Session information and general usage data

c) Information from third parties

  • Payment processors (limited payment metadata, e.g., transaction status)

  • E‑commerce and hosting providers (order IDs, fulfillment status)

  • Analytics providers (aggregate traffic and usage reports)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information via the Site.

How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Site and our offerings

  • Process orders and deliver digital downloads and other products

  • Communicate with you (transactional emails, support, newsletters)

  • Analyze Site performance and understand audience interests

  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and legal compliance

We send marketing emails only with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Cookies & Tracking (Simple Disclosure)

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use:

  • Essential/functional cookies necessary for the Site to work (e.g., page loading, store functionality).

  • Analytics cookies to understand website traffic and performance (e.g., Google Analytics 4).

Your choices. You can control cookies in your browser settings and, where available, via our on‑site cookie controls/banner. If you disable non‑essential cookies, some analytics features may not function.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4). We use GA4 to measure traffic and usage patterns. GA4 uses first‑party cookies and similar technologies to distinguish users and sessions and provides aggregated reports. We configured GA4 to avoid collecting information that directly identifies you.

Third‑party cookies. If we later add advertising or social media tools, those partners may set their own cookies. We will update this Policy and our banner to reflect any such changes.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK visitors)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we process personal data under these legal bases, as applicable: (i) contract (to provide the Site and your purchases), (ii) legitimate interests (e.g., Site security, analytics), and (iii) consent (for non‑essential cookies/marketing as required). You can withdraw consent at any time.

Sharing of Information

We share personal information with:

  • Service providers (website hosting, e‑commerce platform, payment processors, email vendors, analytics) bound by confidentiality and data‑processing obligations

  • Legal, safety, and compliance recipients (to comply with law or protect rights)

  • Business transfers (in connection with a sale or merger; we will notify you of any material changes)

We do not sell personal information or use it for advertising or affiliate marketing purposes.

Payments & Third Parties

Purchases are processed by third‑party payment processors (e.g., Stripe) who collect and process your payment information directly. We receive limited information necessary to confirm your order (e.g., last four digits, transaction status). Please review the payment processor’s privacy policy for details.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary by data category and business needs.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising or the sale/sharing of personal information. To exercise rights, contact info@gracepath.com. We will verify your request consistent with applicable law.

Do Not Track

Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, we do not respond to these signals.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. where laws may be different from those in your country. We implement appropriate safeguards where required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above shows when the current version took effect. Material changes will be posted on this page and, when required, we will notify you by email or banner.

Contact

For questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, contact info@gracepathbooks.com or mail GracePath Books, LLC, P.O. Box 10053, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70181.