Effective Date: 27 August 2025

At Marian Light, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, place an order, or interact with us in any way. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, billing/shipping address, email address, phone number. Payment details are processed securely by our payment providers and are not stored on our servers.
• Order Information: Products purchased, order history, and transaction details.
• Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process and fulfill your orders.
• Communicate about purchases, shipping updates, and customer support.
• Improve our website, services, and product offerings.
• Send promotional updates (only if you opt in).
• Comply with legal and tax obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with trusted third parties as needed to provide our services:

• Order Fulfillment: We use Lulu Direct (print-on-demand) to print and ship books. Your shipping details are shared with them to complete your order.
• Payment Processing: Payments are handled securely by Shopify Payments, PayPal, or other trusted gateways. We do not store your full payment details.
• Analytics & Performance: Tools such as Google Analytics or Shopify Analytics help improve site performance.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enable core functionality (cart, checkout), remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal obligations. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections or updates.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@marianlight.com.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Marian Light is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

Marian Light
Email: info@marianlight.com
Address: [Insert Business Address]