PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 13, 2026
Business Name: Rodney D. Shields LLC
Contact Email: [email protected]

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how [Business Name] (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information in connection with our publishing operations, website, book sales, newsletters, events, and SMS communications.

We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

A. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (including mobile number for SMS)

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)

B. Voluntary Information

  • Newsletter sign-ups

  • SMS opt-ins

  • Reader surveys

  • Event registrations

  • Contact form submissions

C. Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data via cookies or analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process book and merchandise purchases

  • Deliver digital content

  • Send newsletters or promotional emails

  • Send SMS notifications (if opted in)

  • Provide customer support

  • Announce new releases, events, or updates

  • Improve website functionality

We do not sell or share personal information with outside marketing entities.

4. SMS & A2P 10DLC Compliance (GoHighLevel Requirements)

If you opt in to receive SMS communications:

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Consent is not a condition of purchase.

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

  • For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at [Email Address].

We only send SMS messages to individuals who have provided express written consent through:

  • Website opt-in forms

  • Checkout consent checkboxes

  • Event registration forms

  • Keyword-based opt-ins

We maintain records of all opt-ins as required under A2P 10DLC regulations and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

We do not share SMS opt-in data or consent records with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Email Communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link included in all email communications.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and do not use misleading subject lines or false sender information.

6. Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely via third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, or similar platforms). We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

7. Data Protection

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

While no system is 100% secure, we take commercially reasonable steps to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill purchases

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Maintain SMS consent records

  • Provide ongoing communications (if subscribed)

9. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only with:

  • Payment processors

  • Email service providers

  • SMS platforms (e.g., GoHighLevel)

  • Shipping carriers

This sharing is solely for operational purposes and not for independent marketing use.

We do not sell personal information.

10. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of your personal data (where legally permitted)

Contact: [Email Address]

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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