Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Pen for Your Thoughts ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit or interact with https://www.thepenforyourthoughts.com (the "Site").

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping information
• Payment details (processed securely via Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
• Messages or feedback you send us

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs

This data helps us improve performance, security, and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process pre-orders and payments
• Communicate updates about the project or your order
• Improve our products, services, and website
• Respond to inquiries or support requests
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and misuse

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Payments & Third-Party Services

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Stripe may collect and process information according to their own Privacy Policy.

We may also use trusted third-party services for:

• Website analytics
• Email communications
• Advertising and marketing performance

These services only receive the information necessary to perform their functions.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences
• Analyze traffic
• Improve site functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Intellectual Property & Site Content Protection

All content on this Site — including but not limited to:

• Product concepts
• Designs
• Images
• Copy
• Branding
• Logos
• UI/UX representations

is the exclusive intellectual property of The Pen for Your Thoughts and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, reverse-engineered, or used for commercial purposes without explicit written permission.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

7. Project Status Disclosure (Important)

The Pen for Your Thoughts is a product under development. Any payments made are considered support or pre-orders for a developing product, not a guarantee of immediate delivery.

Timelines, specifications, and features may evolve as development progresses.

8. Your Rights

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

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent to communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at: Thepenwiththoughts@gmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

The Pen for Your Thoughts
Email: Thepenwiththoughts@gmail.com
Website: https://www.thepenforyourthoughts.com