Effective as of: April 23, 2026 Last Reviewed Date: April 23, 2026
Who we are
This Privacy Policy explains how The Written Guard collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our products. At The Written Guard, we believe that what you carry inside deserves a place to be held with care.
Not just the good moments—the ideas, dreams, and plans—but also the heavy ones. The grief. The questions. The things left unsaid.
We create journals, bookmarks, and thoughtfully designed literary pieces with one purpose: to help you hold what matters. Every item is made to be more than just something you use—it’s something you keep, something that keeps you grounded, and something that grows with you.
Rooted in love and intentionality, The Written Guard exists to remind you that your story—every part of it—is worth keeping. Not to erase the difficult chapters, but to give them a place, so you can move forward with clarity, strength, and a little more light.
Because what you write down matters. What you do matters. And, who you are matters.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Written Guard reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time, and without notice. If we change our Privacy Policy, the revised Privacy Policy will apply to information collected after the Privacy Policy is changed and posted.
Cookies
The Written Guard uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how our site is used, and improve our services.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience.
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation, accessing secure areas, and completing purchases.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve functionality, content, and overall user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember your preferences, such as language or region, to provide a more tailored experience.
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Who we share your data with (Privacy Policy)
The Written Guard only shares your personal information when it is necessary to operate our business, fulfill your orders, and provide a smooth and secure experience.
We may share your data with the following trusted third parties:
- Payment Processing: We use Stripe to securely process payments. Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe and is subject to their privacy and security practices.
- Email Communications: We may use email marketing providers to send order updates, product launches, and membership-related communications. Your email information is only used for these purposes.
- Shipping and Fulfillment: We share necessary shipping details (such as name and address) with shipping providers to ensure your orders are delivered accurately and efficiently.
- Analytics and Performance Tools: We may use tools like Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our services.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our customers and business.
How long we retain your data
At The Written Guard, we retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including providing our products and services, maintaining accurate records, and complying with legal and operational obligations.
- Order Information: We retain order details, including your name, contact information, and shipping address, for as long as needed to process transactions, manage returns or issues, and maintain business and financial records.
- Payment Information: Payment data is processed securely through Stripe and is not stored directly on our servers. Retention of payment information is subject to Stripe’s policies(https://stripe.com/privacy).
- Email and Communication Data: If you subscribe to emails or provide your contact information for updates, we retain this information until you unsubscribe or request removal. You may unsubscribe or request removal at any time.
We may retain certain information for longer periods where required to comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations, or where necessary to protect our business and resolve disputes.
If you would like your personal data to be deleted, you may contact us, and we will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”), our Site operators never knowingly request personal information from anyone under the age of 13, without requesting verifiable parental consent.
Contacting Us About This Privacy Policy
The Written Guard works hard to ensure that your experience on our Site is a positive one.
If you wish to review or change information previously provided to us, communicate with us about this Privacy Policy, the practices of the written guard or your dealings with our Site, you may contact us by completing the Contact Form on our site.
