Privacy Policy for The Minaret Letters
Effective Date: May 26, 2025
The Minaret Letters (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website www.theminaretletters.com, whether you are browsing, subscribing to our newsletter, or purchasing products.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you interact with us, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
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Name
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Email address
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Billing/shipping address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
b. Non-Personal Information
We collect certain non-personal data automatically, including:
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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IP address
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring website
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To fulfill orders and provide customer support
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To send newsletters, promotions, and updates (with your consent)
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To improve our website, services, and product offerings
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To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
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Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
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Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Web hosting and IT support providers
These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide on our behalf.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 6).
5. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use secure passwords and monitor your online activity.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
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Request a copy of the data we hold about you
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@theminaretletters.com
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Minaret Letters
Email: hello@theminaretletters.com
Website: www.theminaretletters.com