ROOTED & READY — Privacy Policy
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Rooted & Ready (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Our website address is: https://berootedandready.com
If you have any questions, please email us at:
📧 info@berootedandready.com
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
A) Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you:
- Make a purchase
- Download a free resource
- Join our email list
- Fill out a form
- Contact us
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address (digital products only)
- Payment-related details (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Any information you choose to share in a message or form
B) Website Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Basic analytics data
This helps us improve user experience and site performance.
C) Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Load pages faster
- Recognize returning visitors
- Save login preferences
- Track analytics
- Improve user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, we collect:
- Data shown in the comment form
- IP address
- Browser user agent
- An anonymized version of your email (for Gravatar checks)
After approval, your profile picture (if you use Gravatar) may appear publicly next to your comment.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from uploaded images.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos
- Pinterest pins
- Instagram posts
- Images
- Articles
- Audio
Embedded content behaves exactly as it would if you visited the other website directly.
These sites may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction
- Monitor your activity if you are logged in to their platform
5. Affiliate Links
Rooted & Ready participates in select affiliate programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates
- ShareASale
- Awin
- Impact
- Other preparedness and lifestyle partners
When you click on an affiliate link, a small cookie may be placed in your browser for tracking purposes.
If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
We only recommend products we genuinely believe are helpful, relevant, and in alignment with our mission.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver digital products
- Process payments
- Send email updates
- Provide customer support
- Improve site performance
- Offer personalized content
- Maintain website security
- Track analytics
- Deliver promotions or product recommendations (with your consent)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely so we can approve future comments automatically.
- Customer accounts (if enabled): Stored until you delete your account.
- Email subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Order records: Retained for tax and administrative purposes.
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics or Pinterest/Meta tools’ policies.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited information with:
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, Stan Store)
- Email service providers (ConvertKit, MailerLite, or Stan Store email system)
- Website hosting & security tools
- Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Pinterest, Meta, etc.)
- Spam detection services
These third parties are required to protect your information and comply with privacy standards.
We do not share your personal data with advertisers or for unrelated commercial gain.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (unless required for tax/legal purposes)
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time
- Opt out of cookies through your browser
- Ask how your data is used or stored
To make a request, email us at:
📧 info@berootedandready.com
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments and form submissions may be scanned through automated spam detection services.
Payments are processed securely through third-party systems and we never store full credit card numbers on our website.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect:
- Legal requirements
- Security improvements
- New products or services
The “Last updated” date will always be posted at the top.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled:
📧 info@berootedandready.com
Rooted & Ready exists to equip women with peace, clarity, and wisdom — and that includes protecting your privacy every step of the way.