Privacy Policy
Comprehensive Privacy Policy for Shepherd's Monthly Effective Date: October 28, 2025 Shepherd's Monthly Website:​​www.shepherdsmonthly.com
1. Introduction and Contact Information
This Privacy Policy explains how Shepherd's Monthly ("we," "us," or "our"), which operates the website www.shepherdsmonthly.com, collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information. We are based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable US laws. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you have any questions or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us. You can reach us by mail at 5540 Centerview Dr Ste 204, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606-8012; by phone at 1-888-874-8128 (Toll Free) or 980-399-6249 (Local); or via email at [Insert Dedicated Privacy/Data Protection Email Address].
2. Information We Collect
We collect Personal Information (data that identifies or relates to you) in three main ways. First, we collect information you provide directly. This includes your Identifiers like your name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you subscribe, create an account, or contact us. It also covers Payment Information (billing address and transaction details), which is securely handled by our third-party payment processor, and any Content Data you submit in reviews, comments, or forum posts. Second, we collect information automatically as you use the site. This Usage and Technical Data includes your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and general geographic location. We also track which pages you visit and the path you take through the site. Third, we may receive information about you from third parties, such as analytics providers who help us understand website traffic, and payment processors who confirm your purchases.
3. We use the information
We collect for several necessary business purposes. Primarily, we use it for Service Provision: to fulfill your subscriptions, process your orders, manage your account, and provide essential customer support. We also use data for Website Operation and Security, which involves protecting the site from fraud, detecting malicious activity, and troubleshooting technical errors. To improve your experience, we use your data for Personalization—recommending content and products based on your interests—and for Research and Development to analyze trends and enhance our services. Finally, we use information for Marketing and Advertising (sending newsletters and promotional materials) and to ensure Legal Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, we use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect the automatic data mentioned above. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your settings, analyze site traffic, and track the performance of our advertising campaigns. We use these for both necessary website functions and for targeted advertising. You have control over these. You can set your web browser to refuse or alert you to the use of cookies, but please note that disabling them may cause some parts of our website to function incorrectly.
5. Disclosure of Your Personal Information
We only share your Personal Information in limited circumstances. We share data with Service Providers who perform tasks on our behalf, such as payment processors, email delivery services, and website hosting partners. We also share data with Advertising Partners to help us deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness; this sharing may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under certain state laws (like the CCPA/CPRA), even if no money is exchanged. In the event of a Business Transaction, such as a merger or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. Finally, we disclose information when required for Legal/Regulatory purposes—for example, to comply with a subpoena, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect our rights and property.
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6. Your Data Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your Personal Information. These may include the Right to Know/Access the categories and specific pieces of data we hold about you, the Right to Delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions), and the Right to Correct inaccuracies. Crucially, you also have the Right to Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information for targeted advertising. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 1. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Children's Privacy, Security, and Policy Changes
Our website is designed for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately. Regarding Data Security, we employ appropriate technical and organizational measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure. We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here. We reserve the right to change this policy. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the website confirms your acceptance of the policy as revised.
8. Data Security and Retention Security:
We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the Personal Information we process. This includes using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission and storing data in secure environments. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Retention: We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements).
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.