Policies at Special Journals
Who I am
A faith-based business focused on studying God's Word truthfully and creatively.
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I am an affiliate with Amazon, Cricut, Spellbinders, Craftstash, Paperhouse, and others, and make commissions from the links on my site.
The website address is: https://specialjournaling.com
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Return Policy
All sales are final due to many products being handmade or digital.
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Images
Some photos and images are made through PicMonkey.
Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:
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The personal data we will collect;
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Use of collected data;
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Who has access to the data collected;
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The rights of Site users; and
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The Site's cookie policy.
This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.
GDPR
For users in the European Union, we adhere to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.
We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we do not fall within the categories of controllers and processors required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of the GDPR
Consent
By using our Site users agree that they consent to:
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The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.
When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.
You can withdraw your consent by Email at specialjoumaling@gmail.com.
Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR
We rely on the following legal basis to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:
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Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes.
Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.
Data Collected Automatically
When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information.
1. Location.
Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way
We also° collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site
First and last name;
Email address;
Address; and
Payment information.
This data may be collected using the following methods:
1. Customer enters when purchasing or signing up for emails.
How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.
The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:
1. Statistics.
The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes. 1. Communication, shipping.
Whom We Share Personal Data With
Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:
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If the law requires it;
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If it is required for any legal proceeding;
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To prove or protect our legal rights; and
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To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company. If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.
How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.
You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
In order to protect your security, we use the strongest available browser encryption and store all of our data on servers in secure facilities. All data is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the employee's termination.
While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.
Your Rights as a User
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right, to be informed;
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Right of access;
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Right to rectification;
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Right to erasure;
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Right, to restrict processing;
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Right to data portability; and
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Right to object.
Children
We collect the personal data of children under 16 years of age. We only collect the personal data of children under 16 years of age with the express consent of their parents or guardians. This consent is collected as follows:
1. I do not collect age requirements when someone is on my site or at checkout.
How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal
data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to whom we disclosed your personal data, if you would
like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights under the GDPR, please contact our privacy officer here:
Shonda McBride
3860 APACHE ST NW
Do Not Track Notice Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We do not track the users of our Site over time and across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to browser-initiated DNT signals.
How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure
In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:
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you can deny access to allow cookies. You can opt out by clicking unsubscribe on emails if you wish not to receive them.
Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
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Functional cookies
Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;
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Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example, data on the content you access Site, etc;
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Targeting cookies
Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalize the information you see on our Site for you; and
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Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are created by a website other than ours. We may use third-party cookies to achieve the following purposes:
a. Statistics, Monitor user preferences to tailor advertisements around their interests. Additional Clauses
Any confidential information disclosed through email, blog, or communication in any form is strictly confidential.
Modifications This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.
Complaints
If you have any complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us through the contact methods listed in the Contact Information section so that we can, where possible, resolve the issue. If you feel we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner you may contact a supervisory authority. You also have the right to directly make a complaint to a supervisory authority. You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority by contacting the
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our privacy officer, Shonda McBride, at:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern the use of
www.specialjournaling@gmail.com (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by Shonda McBride. This Site is an e-commerce website.
By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.
Intellectual Property
All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Shonda McBride and the Site's creator. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files, and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.
Acceptable Use
As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:
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Harass or mistreat other users of our Site;
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Violate the rights of other users of our Site;
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Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;
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Hack into the account of another user of the Site;
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Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent; or
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Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.
If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.
Accounts
When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:
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You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account, including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account; and
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All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or if you violate these Terms and Conditions.
Sale of Goods
These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods available on our Site.
The following goods are available on our Site:
- Journals, Digital photos, photo cards.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods we provide. You agree to purchase goods from our Site at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and have already processed your payment, we will give you a refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.
Third-Party Goods and Services Our Site may offer goods and services from third parties. We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of goods and services made available by third parties on our Site.
Subscriptions
Your subscription automatically renews and you will be automatically billed until we receive notification that you want to cancel the subscription.
To cancel your subscription, please follow these steps: When subscribing to the Journaling subscription
box, payments will auto-renew until canceling. You may cancel at any time. Dates will vary depending on the initial payment.
Payments
We accept the following payment methods on our Site:
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Credit Card; and
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cash at the point of sale, apple pay.
When you provide us with your payment information, you authorize our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.
If we believe your payment has violated any law or these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.
Shipping and Delivery
When you purchase goods from our Site, the goods will be delivered through one of the following methods:
- rates depend on the location of the shipment.
Delivery will take place as soon as reasonably possible, depending on the delivery method selected. Delivery times may vary due to unforeseen circumstances. Please note that delivery times do not include weekends and statutory holidays.
You will be required to pay delivery charges in addition to the price for the goods you purchase. If you purchase goods from us for delivery to a destination outside the United States your purchase may be subject to import duties and taxes applied by the destination country. You are responsible for paying any such duties or taxes. Please contact your local customs office for more information before making a purchase. We are not responsible for the payment of any such duties or taxes and are not liable for any
failure by you to pay them.
You are required to provide us with a complete and accurate delivery address, including the name of the recipient We are not liable for the delivery of your goods to the wrong address or wrong person as a result of you providing us with inaccurate or incomplete information.
Refunds
Refunds for Goods
Refund requests must be made within 30 days after receipt of your goods.
We accept refund requests for goods sold on our Site for any of the following reasons.
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Good is broken.
Refunds do not apply to the following goods:
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Handmade and digital content can not be returned..
Returns
Returns can be made by mail. To return a good by mail, follow the following procedure:
Customers will be responsible for return shipments.
Consumer Protection Law
Where any consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provisions of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.
Limitation of Liability
Shonda McBride and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.
Indemnity
Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Shonda McBride and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
Additional Terms
I am not a theologian or Bible scholar. My teachings are from how I study and interpret the Bible. I am also not a licensed counselor. My encouragement or suggestions are from my own personal experiences.; and
- I use PicMonkey software for some of my content. I am an affiliate for Amazon, Cricut, Christian Publishing, SpellBinders, Paperhouse, and others. I may collect compensation through sales on my website..
Severability
If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.
Changes
These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way we expect users to behave on our Site. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms and Conditions or post a notice on our Site.
Contact Details
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact details are as follows:
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
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Contact forms
Contact forms are used for questions and order processing only. Emails are collected through contact forms by permission.
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Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Analytics are tracked by Google tracking.
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