Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2/23/26

Dear Pards (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase products, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information

  • Billing details

  • Messages or submissions you send us

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • Referral source

This data is typically collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Deliver newsletters and print artifacts

  • Process subscriptions and payments

  • Communicate with you

  • Respond to customer service requests

  • Improve the Service

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to Dear Pards:

  • You will receive newsletter emails and subscription-related communications.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

  • Transactional emails (e.g., receipts, subscription confirmations) may still be sent even if you opt out of marketing emails.

4. Payments

Payments are processed through third-party providers (such as Squarespace Payments or Stripe). Dear Pards does not store full credit card numbers. We rely on these providers to securely process and protect payment information.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand website usage

  • Improve performance

  • Analyze subscriber engagement

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Service may not function properly.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted third parties solely to operate the Service, such as:

  • Email platforms (e.g., Beehiiv)

  • Website hosting (e.g., Squarespace)

  • Payment processors

  • Print fulfillment vendors (if applicable)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. Use of the Service is at your own risk.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

9. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to your data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

To make a request, contact us at:
info@dearpards.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Dear Pards is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Dear Pards, LLC
500 Westover Drive, #18617, Sanford, NC, 27330
info@dearpards.com