Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 27th, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Jody’s Journal ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects Your information when You use Our website, https://jodysjournal.com ("Service").

By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Capitalized terms have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions apply whether the words appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

Account – A unique account created for You to access Our Service.
Business (as per CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act) – Refers to the Company as a legal entity that collects and processes Consumers' personal information for business purposes.
Company – Refers to Jody’s Journal, which acts as the Data Controller under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
Consumer (as per CCPA) – A California resident whose personal information is collected.
Cookies – Small files stored on Your device to enhance browsing experience.
Country – Refers to Minnesota, United States.
Data Controller (GDPR) – The entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data (in this case, the Company).
Device – Any digital device used to access the Service, including computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Personal Data – Any information that identifies an individual. Under GDPR, this includes name, identification number, online identifiers, etc. Under CCPA, this includes data linked directly or indirectly to You.
Service – Refers to the Website, Jody’s Journal.
Service Provider – A third party that processes data on behalf of the Company.
Usage Data – Automatically collected information about how You interact with the Service.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

2.1 Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may collect the following Personal Data:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction details
Device type, operating system, and mobile carrier

2.2 Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and improve Our Service. You can manage Your Cookie preferences in Your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies – Necessary for Service functionality.
Preference Cookies – Remember Your settings.
Analytics Cookies – Help Us understand how Users interact with the Service.
Advertising Cookies – Used for targeted advertising by third-party services.

For more details, please see Our Cookies Policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

We may use Your Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain Our Service – Including troubleshooting, monitoring, and improving functionality.
To process transactions – Orders, payments, and customer support.
To communicate with You – Sending updates, promotional offers, and responding to inquiries.
For marketing and advertising – Showing You relevant promotions (You can opt out).
To comply with legal obligations – Ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

We do not sell Your Personal Data.

We may share Your information in the following cases:

With Service Providers – For payment processing, analytics, and customer support.
With Affiliates – If We have associated companies, they must comply with this Privacy Policy.
For business transfers – If We merge, acquire, or sell assets.
For legal reasons – If required by law enforcement or to protect Our rights.

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Your data only as long as necessary for legal, business, or security purposes. After that, it is deleted or anonymized.

Usage Data is generally stored for a shorter period unless required for security, functionality improvements, or legal compliance.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed outside of Your country, where laws may differ. We take appropriate security measures to protect Your data.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect Your data. However, no online service is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information via unsecured channels.

8. Your Privacy Rights

If You are in the European Economic Area (EEA), You have the right to:

Access Your data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict processing of Your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact Us at support@jodysjournal.com.

8.2 CCPA (for California Users)

California residents have the right to:

Know what Personal Data We collect
Request data deletion
Opt out of data selling (We do not sell Your data)

To request access or deletion, contact Us at support@jodysjournal.com.

8.3 "Do Not Track" Requests

Our Service does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) requests, as tracking practices vary by third-party services.

9. Third-Party Services & External Links

We may link to third-party websites, but We do not control their privacy policies. Please review their policies before providing any data.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If You believe We have, please contact Us for removal.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect upon posting. If significant changes occur, We will notify You via email or a notice on Our Website.

Last updated: [Insert Date]

12. Contact Us

If You have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, You can contact Us:

📧 Email: support@jodysjournal.com