Privacy Policy

Last updated on 2/15/2024.

This Privacy Policy describes how J.V. Hilliard (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use our website jvhilliard.com (the “Site”) or interact with our content and services. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, make a purchase from our merchandise store, or interact with our calendar of events and blog. The types of personal information we may collect include:

1. Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and mailing address.
2. Payment Information: when you make a purchase from our merchandise store, we may collect billing and payment details.
3. Interactions: information about how you interact with our Site, such as the pages you visit and the actions you take.
4. Communication: when you contact us, we may collect information about your communication and any information you provide therein.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including:

1. To Provide Services: to operate and maintain the Site, including providing access to the calendar of events, blog, and merchandise store.
2. To Communicate: to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to J.V. Hilliard and our offerings.
3. To Process Transactions: to process orders and payments for merchandise purchases.
4. To Improve Our Services: to analyze how users interact with our Site and to improve our content, products, and services.
5. To Comply with Legal Obligations: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers: we may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and providing our services.
2. Legal Compliance: we may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
3. Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including links to purchase books from Amazon and other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.

Your Choices

You can choose not to provide certain personal information, although this may limit your ability to access certain features of the Site or receive certain services. You can also opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in such communications.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us.