Privacy policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Thank you for visiting this website and supporting this chapbook. Your privacy is important. This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit or make a purchase from this site, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information You Provide

When you:

  • Purchase a chapbook
  • Subscribe to email updates
  • Contact us

We may collect:

  • Your name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through Shopify and its payment providers. We do not store your full credit card details.

Automatic Information

When you browse the site, Shopify may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of visit

This helps us understand website traffic and improve the site experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and ship physical orders
  • Communicate about your purchase
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send email updates (only if you opt in)
  • Improve website performance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies through Shopify to:

  • Enable shopping cart functionality
  • Process orders
  • Analyze site usage

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate this website, including:

  • Shopify (website hosting and order processing)
  • Payment processors
  • Email marketing providers (if applicable)

These providers have their own privacy policies regarding how they handle your information.

6. Shipping Information

Shipping information is used solely to fulfill your order. It may be shared with postal or shipping carriers for delivery purposes only.

7. Data Security

Reasonable safeguards are used to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information

To make a request, contact:

info@mea-obs.com

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

info@mea-obs.com