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The Wistful Widow

Effective Date: September 17, 2024

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to www.wistfulwidow.com and Paula Dauber LLC (“Company”) and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to the Company include www.wistfulwidow.com and Wistful River, www.wistfulriver.com. The Company’s website provides digital courses, e-commerce, and community-based services. By using the Company’s website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.


1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information when you interact with our website or services, including but not limited to:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (collected securely for purchases)
  • Account credentials (such as usernames and passwords)

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. You may be required to provide certain information when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Make a purchase
  • Subscribe to emails or newsletters
  • Enter a sweepstake, contest, or promotion
  • Contact us for customer support

Additionally, we may gather general non-personal data for analytics and service improvement purposes.


2. Use of Your Personal Information

The Company collects and uses your personal information to:

  • Provide the products and services you request
  • Process transactions and billing
  • Manage your account and send account-related notifications
  • Inform you of updates, promotions, and other relevant communications
  • Improve customer experience and site functionality
  • Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activities
  • Comply with legal obligations

We may also use your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.


3. Sharing Information with Third Parties

The Company does not sell, rent, or lease your personal data. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to assist with:

  • Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email communications
  • Customer support
  • Website hosting and analytics

All third-party providers are required to keep your data secure and may only use it to fulfill their obligations to us. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.


4. Tracking & Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:

  • Recognize returning visitors
  • Save preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and trends

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.


5. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for sensitive data
  • Limited access to personal data for authorized personnel only
  • Secure storage of user credentials

While we strive to protect your information, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Users acknowledge the inherent security risks of online data exchanges.


6. Your Rights & Data Deletion

You have the right to request:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Corrections to inaccurate or outdated data
  • Deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations)

To make a request, please email paula@wistfulriver.com with the subject “Data Request.” We may not be able to delete data required for:

  • Completing transactions
  • Legal compliance
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Internal record-keeping

7. Children Under 13

The Company does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us for removal.


8. Email Communications & Opt-Out

We may send you marketing, promotional, or account-related emails. You can opt-out at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails.


9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notices. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes agreement to the revised policy.


10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Paula Dauber LLC
894 E. William Street, STE. 4 #349
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Email: paula@wistfulriver.com
Phone: 775-722-9485


Thank you for trusting Paula Dauber LLC with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy.