Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026
Website: blueridgeliteracycollective.com
Business Name: Blue Ridge Literacy Collective

Overview

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Blue Ridge Literacy Collective (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this website or interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content (via contact forms)

  • Purchase information (processed via ThriveCart)

We may also collect basic technical information automatically, such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters or updates you request

  • Respond to inquiries or messages

  • Deliver purchased products or services

  • Improve our website and offerings

  • Maintain business records

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email marketing provider. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email.

Purchases and Payments

When you make a purchase, you are redirected to ThriveCart, a secure third-party checkout provider. Payment information is collected and processed directly by ThriveCart and its payment processors.

We do not receive or store your full payment details (such as credit card numbers).

You can review ThriveCart’s privacy practices here:
https://thrivecart.com/privacy/

Contact Forms

If you submit a message through our contact form, we receive your name, email address, and message content so we can respond to you. This information is not used for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Understand website usage

  • Improve performance

  • Support basic analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

Data Sharing

We only share your information with trusted service providers necessary to operate our business, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms

  • ThriveCart (checkout and order processing)

  • Website hosting (Squarespace)

These providers only receive the information needed to perform their services.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using secure platforms and standard safeguards. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To make a request, contact us at: blueridgeliteracycollective@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: blueridgeliteracycollective@gmail.com