Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Onion Skin Journal ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We take your privacy seriously. If you have any questions about how we handle your information, please reach out to us at the contact details provided at the end of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you place an order, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide:
- Name and contact information (email address, mailing address, phone number)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers; we do not store card details)
- Order details and shipping information
- Communications and correspondence you send us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device identifiers and cookie data
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services such as payment processors, shipping carriers, and analytics providers, which we use only to fulfill your orders and improve our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Processing and fulfilling your orders, including shipping and handling returns
- Communicating with you about your order status, questions, or inquiries
- Sending you marketing communications, newsletters, or updates about new products — only if you have opted in
- Improving our website, products, and customer experience
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
- Personalizing your shopping experience based on your preferences and prior purchases
We will never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function, including your shopping cart and checkout process
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements if you have consented
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We share necessary information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, including payment processors, shipping carriers, email service providers, and website analytics platforms. These providers are contractually bound to use your information only for the services they provide to us.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Onion Skin Journal, our customers, or others.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including maintaining your account, processing transactions, and complying with legal obligations. When your information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.
Order records are typically retained for up to seven years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted during checkout.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-out of marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or by contacting us directly.
- Data portability: In certain circumstances, you may request that we provide your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to The Onion Skin Journal's website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
10. International Visitors
The Onion Skin Journal is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California, additional rights and protections may apply to you under GDPR or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us if you have questions about your specific rights.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
The Onion Skin Journal
Email: info@theonionskinjournal.com
Website: www.theonionskinjournal.com
Mailing Address: Remy Road LLC, PO BOX 684, Sun Valley, IDAHO 83353
We are committed to resolving any concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.
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Last updated: March 21, 2026