Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 4, 2026

At Word & Seed, your trust matters to us. We are committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about how your information is collected, used, and protected. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By using our website, purchasing products, enrolling in courses, subscribing to our emails, or otherwise interacting with Word & Seed, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

This may include:

  • Name
  • Billing address
  • Shipping address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers)
  • Order history
  • Account information
  • Messages or inquiries you send us
  • Product reviews or testimonials you voluntarily submit

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on our website
  • Referral sources
  • Shopping activity
  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Provide customer support
  • Communicate regarding your purchases
  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Detect fraud or unauthorized activity
  • Maintain website security
  • Send marketing emails (only if you choose to receive them)
  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email list, we may occasionally send:

  • Ministry updates
  • New product announcements
  • Bible study resources
  • Special offers
  • Event information
  • Encouragement and devotional content

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Word & Seed uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and personalize your experience.

These technologies may help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Keep items in your shopping cart
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Improve website functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.

Separately from your browser settings, you can opt out of the sharing of your information for targeted advertising on our Your Privacy Choices page. We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal — see "Sale and Sharing of Personal Information" below.

Analytics and Advertising

We use the following third-party services on our website:

  • Google (Google tag / Google Merchant Center) — measures page views, product views, and purchases so we can understand how our store is used and evaluate advertising performance. Provided through the Google & YouTube sales channel.
  • Google reCAPTCHA — protects our newsletter form from automated abuse.
  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — powers our email newsletter signup form and records that a visitor viewed a page containing the form.
  • Shopify analytics and reporting tools — Shopify's built-in store analytics.
  • Shop Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal — accelerated payment options, loaded on product and cart pages.

Each provider maintains its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review them.

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through Shopify Payments and other authorized payment providers.

Word & Seed does not store complete credit card or debit card numbers on our servers.

Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

However, some of the advertising and analytics technologies described above may involve disclosing personal information — such as device identifiers, IP address, and browsing activity — to third parties in a way that certain U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, define as a "sale" or as "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising.

You have the right to opt out of this activity. You can do so at any time on our Your Privacy Choices page.

If you visit our website with the Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out preference signal enabled, we will treat that signal as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for the browser and device you are using.

We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Complete transactions
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Children's Privacy

Word & Seed does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

If we learn that personal information from a child has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

Separately, as described under "Sale and Sharing of Personal Information," we do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age. These are different legal standards under different laws, which is why two age thresholds appear in this policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:

  • Request access to your information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

International Visitors

Word & Seed sells and ships physical products within the United States only. Digital products, including study guides and courses, may be purchased by customers outside the United States.

By using our website, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Word & Seed reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise required by law.

The Effective Date at the top of this page will indicate when this policy was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

Email: contact@wordandseed.com

Mailing Address:

Word & Seed
P.O. Box 18699
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118