Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 24, 2026
Welcome to The Digital Caregiving Community.
This Privacy Policy explains how The Digital Caregiving Community collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase or download our products, contact us, participate in our community, or otherwise interact with our services.
Our goal is to provide useful caregiving education, resources, tools, and community support while treating your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected directly by The Digital Caregiving Community through our website, newsletter, digital products, forms, communications, and other services that we operate.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, applications, payment processors, marketplaces, or services that we do not own or control. Those services have their own privacy policies and terms. Examples may include Etsy, Amazon, payment processors, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, cloud storage providers, and other third-party services we may use.
1. Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with The Digital Caregiving Community, we may collect different types of information.
Information You Provide Directly
You may provide information such as:
* Your name
* Email address
* Mailing address
* Billing or shipping information
* Information necessary to process an order
* Information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter
* Information you provide when contacting us
* Information you voluntarily provide when participating in surveys, community discussions, giveaways, or other activities
* Any other information you voluntarily choose to provide
For example, when you purchase a physical book or other product, we may need information such as your name, shipping address, and contact information to process and fulfill your order.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website or interact with our digital services, certain information may be collected automatically by us or by third-party service providers.
This may include:
* IP address
* Browser and device information
* Operating system
* Pages or content viewed
* Referring website
* General usage information
* Date and time of interactions
* Information collected through cookies or similar technologies
The specific information collected may depend on the technology and third-party services being used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may collect, use, and share your information for purposes such as:
* Processing and fulfilling purchases
* Delivering digital products and resources
* Sending requested newsletters, emails, or other communications
* Providing customer service
* Responding to questions or requests
* Managing subscriptions
* Improving our website, products, services, and community
* Understanding how visitors use our website
* Maintaining website and system security
* Preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
* Maintaining business and financial records
* Complying with applicable laws and regulations
* Protecting our rights, property, and users
* Communicating important information about services or purchases
We aim to collect and use only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes. The GDPR emphasizes purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, security, and storage limitation when personal information is processed. (European Commission)
3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Information
Where the GDPR applies, personal information must be processed on an appropriate legal basis.
Depending on the circumstances, The Digital Caregiving Community may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Performance of a Contract
We may process information when it is necessary to provide a product or service you requested.
For example, we may use your name, email address, shipping address, and order information to process and fulfill a purchase.
Consent
We may process information when you have voluntarily provided consent.
For example, if you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send you newsletters and other communications covered by your consent.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements and limitations.
Legal Obligations
We may process or retain information when necessary to comply with legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, court, or other legal requirements.
Legitimate Interests
Where permitted by applicable law, we may process information when necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
Examples may include:
* Improving our products and services
* Maintaining website security
* Preventing fraud or misuse
* Understanding general website usage
* Managing our business operations
* Communicating with existing customers about relevant services
The applicable legal basis may vary depending on the specific information and activity.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information simply because you interact with The Digital Caregiving Community.
We may share personal information with trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide our services.
These may include:
Service Providers
We may use third-party companies that help us operate our business, including providers for:
* Website hosting
* Email and newsletter delivery
* Payment processing
* E-commerce and product fulfillment
* Shipping and delivery
* Cloud storage
* Analytics
* Customer support
* Marketing and communications
* Technology and security
These providers may process personal information on our behalf and may only receive information reasonably necessary to perform their services.
E-commerce and Marketplace Platforms
If you purchase a product through a third-party marketplace or platform, such as Etsy or Amazon, that platform may independently collect and process your information.
Your use of those platforms is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We may collect, use, retain, or disclose information when we reasonably believe doing so is necessary to:
* Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
* Respond to lawful government requests
* Protect our rights or property
* Enforce agreements or policies
* Investigate fraud or other unlawful activity
* Protect the safety of users or others
Business Transfers
If The Digital Caregiving Community is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, reorganization, or similar business transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
The appropriate retention period may depend on:
* Why the information was collected
* Whether you continue to use our services
* Business and operational requirements
* Legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements
* The need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
We do not intend to retain personal information indefinitely when there is no legitimate reason to do so.
Where applicable, we may retain certain information for a longer period when required by law or when reasonably necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
6. International Transfers of Personal Information
The Digital Caregiving Community may use service providers located in the United States or other countries.
As a result, personal information may be processed in a country other than the country where you live.
If personal information covered by the GDPR is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will seek to use an appropriate legal mechanism and safeguards recognized under applicable data protection law.
Depending on the circumstances, these mechanisms may include an adequacy decision, applicable participation in an approved data protection framework, Standard Contractual Clauses, or another legally recognized transfer mechanism. (European Commission)
The specific mechanism used may depend on the service provider, the destination country, and the circumstances of the transfer.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies.
These technologies may help us:
* Keep websites functioning properly
* Remember preferences
* Understand website traffic and usage
* Improve website performance
* Measure the effectiveness of communications or marketing
* Provide relevant features and functionality
Where required by applicable law, we will request appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
8. Newsletter and Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to The Digital Caregiving Community newsletter, we may use your email address to send you:
* Caregiving education
* Community updates
* Articles and resources
* Information about new products
* Events or opportunities
* Promotional communications
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us.
Withdrawing consent to marketing communications does not necessarily affect processing that is necessary for purchases, legal obligations, security, or other lawful purposes.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
Access
Request information about whether we process your personal information and request a copy of that information.
Correction
Request that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected.
Deletion
Request that your personal information be deleted, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Restriction
Request that we restrict certain processing of your personal information in circumstances provided by applicable law.
Objection
Object to certain types of processing, including certain processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Data Portability
Where applicable, request certain personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.
Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your country or region.
The European Commission confirms that individuals may have rights including access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection, data portability, and the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority, depending on the circumstances. (European Commission)
10. How to Submit a Privacy Request
To submit a request concerning your personal information, please contact:
The Digital Caregiving Community
Email: staceyclarkefx@gmail.com
Please include enough information for us to understand your request and verify your identity where reasonably necessary.
We will handle privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Digital Caregiving Community is intended for adults and is not directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information improperly, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website, emails, social media pages, or other communications may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those services before providing them with personal information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we use personal information, or your privacy rights, please contact:
The Digital Caregiving Community
Owner: Stacey Clarke
Email: staceyclarkefx@gmail.com
Website: https://the-digital-caregiving-community.kit.com/
For privacy-related requests, please use the contact information above.
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Important Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is provided as a general educational template and is not legal advice. Privacy requirements can vary depending on your business structure, location, customers, services, technology providers, marketing practices, and the jurisdictions in which you operate.
Before publishing this Privacy Policy, review it with a qualified attorney or privacy professional who can determine which privacy laws apply to The Digital Caregiving Community and customize the policy accordingly.
In particular, review the policy against the actual services and platforms you use, including your website host, newsletter provider, payment processor, e-commerce platforms, analytics tools, cloud storage providers, and any other third-party services that process personal information.
