Privacy Policy for Thankful Earthlings
Effective Date: 09/23/2024
Thankful Earthlings (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.thankfulearthlings.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our Website and interact with our services. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
1. Data Controller Information
- Business Name: Thankful Earthlings
- Business Address: PO Box 130843, 1700 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Website: www.thankfulearthlings.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services, including:
a. Personal Data
While using our Website, we may collect personally identifiable information that you provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Billing information (through secure third-party payment processors)
- Telephone number
- Any other data you choose to provide when filling out forms, subscribing to our newsletter, or making a purchase
b. Usage Data
We may automatically collect information about how the Website is accessed and used. This may include:
- Your computer’s IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages and other diagnostic data
c. Cookies and Tracking Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Website and store certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent.
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use the collected data for various purposes, including:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Website
- To process your purchases and deliver the products or services you have requested
- To manage your account, including processing payments and subscriptions
- To communicate with you, including responding to customer service inquiries, sending updates, newsletters, and promotional material (with your consent)
- To improve our Website, products, and services
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- To comply with legal obligations and exercise legal rights
4. Legal Basis for Processing (under GDPR)
We process your Personal Data based on one of the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
- Consent: When you have provided your consent (e.g., signing up for a newsletter)
- Contract: To fulfill a contractual obligation (e.g., processing orders and payments)
- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Legitimate interest: When it is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your fundamental rights (e.g., improving Website security and user experience)
5. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We will securely dispose of your data when it is no longer required in line with applicable laws.
6. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, including:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Shipping companies
- Hosting and email service providers
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
These service providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential, and they may only use your data to perform specific services on our behalf.
b. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data to government authorities or law enforcement if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend the rights or property of Thankful Earthlings
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
- Ensure the personal safety of our users or the public
c. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the same privacy commitments.
7. Security of Your Data
We take the protection of your Personal Data seriously and implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction of your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your Personal Data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.
9. International Data Transfers
As a company based in the United States, your data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area. We ensure that such transfers are made in compliance with GDPR and that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your Personal Data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: PO Box 130843, 1700 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 10/17/2024
Welcome to Thankful Earthlings! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website, located at www.thankfulearthlings.com (the “Website”). By accessing this Website, you accept these terms and conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our Website.
The Website is operated by Sailing Tree Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Our business address is PO Box 130843, 1700 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States, and our contact email is [email protected].
1. Use of the Website
By using our Website, you agree to:
- Use the Website only for lawful purposes.
- Refrain from using the Website in any way that may impair its performance, damage its content, or interfere with other users’ access.
- Refrain from engaging in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
We reserve the right to restrict access to any parts of the Website or terminate your access to it without notice if you breach these terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All content and materials on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and digital downloads, are the property of Sailing Tree Press and are protected by intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and patent laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of the content on this Website without our express written permission.
3. User Contributions
Our Website may allow you to post, upload, or submit content, such as comments, reviews, or other information (“User Contributions”). By submitting User Contributions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for any purpose.
You represent and warrant that your User Contributions do not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights or violate any applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove any User Contributions that we deem inappropriate or that violate these terms.
4. Products and Services
We provide products, including books and other media, for healthy and joyful living. All purchases made through the Website are subject to our Refund and Return Policy, which is outlined below.
a. Pricing and Availability
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. While we make every effort to display accurate product availability and pricing, errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to cancel any orders that were placed based on such erroneous information.
b. Order Acceptance
When you place an order through our Website, you will receive an order confirmation via email. Your order is considered accepted once we have sent you this confirmation and processed your payment. We reserve the right to reject or cancel any order for any reason, including product unavailability, payment issues, or suspected fraudulent activity.
5. Payments
All payments made through the Website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge the applicable fees to your designated payment method. We are not responsible for any fees or charges that your financial institution may impose.
6. Refund and Return Policy
We are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with a product, you may be eligible for a refund or exchange, subject to the following conditions:
- Requests for refunds or exchanges must be made within 30 days of receiving your order.
- Products must be returned in their original condition, unused, and with all original packaging.
- We reserve the right to deny a refund or exchange if the product is not in acceptable condition.
To request a refund or exchange, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sailing Tree Press and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Website or any products purchased through it. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on it. Your use of the Website is at your sole risk.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sailing Tree Press and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website or any violation of these terms and conditions.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Sailing Tree Press. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of these third-party sites is at your own risk, and we recommend that you review their terms and conditions before interacting with them.
10. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California for any disputes arising from or related to the use of the Website.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these terms and conditions at any time, and such changes will be effective immediately upon posting. You are responsible for reviewing these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of the Website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: PO Box 130843, 1700 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States