Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2024
Last Updated: October 20,2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Abigail Joseph Books, an imprint of The Jar & Leaf Co., (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website, www.abigailjosephbooks.com, and any related pages or online platforms operated under our brand.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
a. Personal Information You Provide:

Name, email address, and other contact details (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters, request information, or submit forms).

Payment and shipping information (only when making purchases through our store; payments are processed through secure third-party services).
b. Automatically Collected Information:

IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, and pages visited.

Cookies and similar technologies used to enhance your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to messages or inquiries.

Process and fulfill orders.

Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (only if you opt in).

Improve our website, products, and user experience.

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. Payment data is handled through secure third-party processors (such as PayPal, Stripe, or Shopify) and is never stored on our servers.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share limited data only with:

Service providers who help operate our website, email marketing, or order fulfillment.

Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files that help improve website performance and personalization. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them. We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior in aggregate, never to identify individual users.

6. Email and Communication Preferences

You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our messages or by emailing thejarandleafco@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and content are intended for general audiences and not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., online bookstores, partners, or social media). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

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

Request access to or correction of your data.

Request deletion of your information.

Withdraw consent for data processing.
To exercise these rights, email us at thejarandleafco@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Abigail Joseph Books
c/o The Jar & Leaf Co.
Email: thejarandleafco@gmail.com

12. Children’s Data & Parental Consent

Abigail Joseph Books celebrates stories for and about children. However, we take children’s privacy very seriously and are committed to protecting the personal information of young readers and their families.
a. Collection of Children’s Information
Our website is directed primarily toward parents, educators, and adult readers. We do not knowingly collect, store, or request personal information from children under the age of 13. If a child under 13 submits personal information (such as through a contact form or email) without verifiable parental consent, that information will be deleted as soon as we become aware of it.
b. Parental Contact and Consent
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us may contact us at thejarandleafco@gmail.com to:

Request access to the child’s information;

Request deletion of that information; or

Withdraw any previously granted consent.
We will honor such requests promptly in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
c. Interaction Through Educational Materials or Events
If a school, library, or parent requests digital activities, lesson guides, or virtual readings, any information collected (such as a parent’s or teacher’s name and email address) will be used only to fulfill that specific request and will not be shared or retained beyond what is necessary.
d. Social Media and Comments
Comments or submissions through our social media accounts should be made by adults. We encourage parents to supervise children’s engagement with our public pages and content.
e. Summary
We want young readers to enjoy our stories safely, with the guidance of caring adults. All correspondence, purchases, and sign-ups on this site should be completed by a parent or guardian.