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Privacy Policy

This policy was last updated on June 28, 2026.

Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how Walking Turtle Press/Julie Szamocki (“we,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website walkingturtlepress.com and purchase 'Loves Music' (the “Book”). Our website is built and hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online e‑commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.

What information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Order and transaction information: such as your name, email address, shipping address (for the paperback), and purchase details

  • Contact information: such as the information you provide when you contact us

  • Payment information: payment card and banking information is processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card numbers

  • Technical and usage information: such as device type, browser type, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP address

  • Cookies and similar technologies: to operate the site and understand site usage

How we use information

We use information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders, including shipping the paperback

  • Deliver purchased eBook downloads by providing download instructions or links (if applicable, sent to the email address you provide at checkout)

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

  • Prevent fraud and protect security

  • Maintain and improve the website

Payments

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors in accordance with their terms and privacy practices. We do not store full card numbers.

Shipping (paperback orders)

Paperbacks are shipped from our home office in Minnesota to addresses within the United States.

Sharing of information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers that support our website and order fulfillment (including Wix and its service providers)

  • Payment processors and related services

  • Shipping services used to deliver paperback orders

  • Customer support tools (if applicable)

  • Legal or government authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security

We share your information with Wix.com Ltd. and its affiliates as our website host and service provider. Wix processes your data on our behalf to power our website, store data, process payments, and provide related services, in accordance with Wix’s own privacy policy.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and tracking

Through Wix, our site may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security, and analytics (for example, to understand how visitors use our site). Some of these cookies may be set by Wix or its third‑party service providers. For more information about how Wix handles data, please see the Wix.com Privacy Policy at: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our site may not function properly.

Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • fulfill orders and provide support

  • comply with legal obligations (including tax and accounting)

  • resolve disputes and enforce agreements

U.S. privacy rights

Depending on your state, you may have rights related to your personal information, such as access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights for certain processing/sharing. To submit a request, contact us at julie@walkingturtlepress.com.

International users

Because we use Wix, your information may be stored on servers located in different countries (for example, the U.S., EU, or other locations where Wix or its service providers operate). These transfers are governed by Wix’s data protection practices and applicable law.

Children

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy:
Walking Turtle Press/Julie Szamocki
julie@walkingturtlepress.com

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