Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Willowbottom (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit willowbottom.com (“Site”), purchase digital products, or interact with our content.

By using our Site and providing your information, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Site.

2. Age Restriction

By providing us with your data, you confirm that you are over 13 years of age.

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information when you use our Site, make purchases, or sign up for our newsletter.

a. Information You Provide

When using our Site, you may provide us with:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing address, payment details (processed securely through third-party providers), and any other details necessary for purchases, newsletter subscriptions, or inquiries.
  • Transaction Data: When purchasing digital products, we collect details of your transactions through Easy Digital Downloads, but we do not store payment information (processed by third-party payment providers such as PayPal or Stripe).

 

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • Device Information: Web browser type, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, referring websites, search terms, and interactions with our Site.

We collect this data using:

  • Cookies: Data files stored on your device to enhance user experience. For details on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
  • Log Files: Track actions on the Site, collecting data such as IP address, browser type, and referral URLs.
  • Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: Electronic files that track browsing behavior.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and fulfill digital product orders.
  • Improve our Site’s content, functionality, and user experience.
  • Send newsletters, promotional emails, and updates via Mailchimp (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • Monitor and analyze website traffic using Google Analytics.
  • Manage and promote affiliate products and services.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Willowbottom participates in affiliate marketing programs, meaning we may earn commissions when you purchase through certain links on our Site. These links do not affect your pricing and are marked as affiliate links where applicable.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of affiliate partners. Please review their policies before making a purchase.

6. Payment Processing & Digital Products

Our Site uses Easy Digital Downloads to manage digital product sales. Payments are securely processed through third-party providers (such as PayPal or Stripe), and we do not store credit card information.

Upon purchase, digital products are delivered via email or direct download. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final, except where required by law.

7. Email Communications & Newsletter

By signing up for our newsletter, you consent to receive emails from us about sustainable living, homesteading tips, and product promotions. We use Mailchimp for email marketing.

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails. Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

8. Third-Party Analytics & Tracking

We use third-party services to analyze website usage and improve user experience:

We do not control how third-party platforms handle your data. Please review their privacy policies for more details.

9. Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. Always exercise caution when sharing personal data online.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access & Correction: Request to view or update your personal data.
  • Deletion: Ask us to remove your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
  • EU/EEA Residents: If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the GDPR regarding data portability and objection to processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@willowbottom.com

11. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before providing personal data.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational updates. The latest version will always be available on this page.

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📩 Email: hello@willowbottom.com
🌿 Website: https://willowbottom.com