Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Abide in Shalom. We are so grateful you’re here.

This Privacy Policy exists for one simple reason: to tell you, clearly and honestly, how we handle your information when you visit and use this website. Your trust is not something we take lightly. We believe in transparency, and we want you to feel completely secure as you walk through these studies.

By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you have any questions at any time, we invite you to reach out.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: what you choose to give us, and what is collected automatically to make your experience work smoothly.

Information You Provide
This is the information you actively share with us when you:

  • Create a member account
  • Update your profile
  • Write journal entries or personal reflections within your studies
  • Send us a message through a contact form or directly via email
  • Provide your name and email address to receive communications

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we collect certain technical information to help the site function properly and to understand how it’s being used so we can improve it. This includes:

  • Your device type and web browser
  • Your IP address
  • The pages you visit and how long you spend on them
  • Your progress through studies and activity within your account (so you can pick up right where you left off)

How Your Information Is Used

The information you provide serves one primary purpose: to support and deepen your experience here. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Create and manage your personal member account.
  • Track your study progress, saving which lessons you’ve completed.
  • Provide you with access to the specific content included in your membership.
  • Send you essential, account-related emails (like login details and study reminders).
  • Securely process your membership payments.
  • Understand how the site is used so we can make it better for everyone.

Email Communications

You will receive emails that are part of your member experience, such as information about your account, study reminders, and encouragement tailored to your journey.

You may also have the option to subscribe to additional emails for updates and encouragement. If you choose to subscribe, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email we send. We never want to fill a mailbox uninvited.

Payments

All financial transactions are handled securely through Stripe, a trusted and widely-used payment processor. We do not store or have access to your full credit card or payment details on our servers. Stripe manages this sensitive data in accordance with their rigorous security standards.

Membership and Account Data

Your account is your personal space. When you create one:

  • Your progress through every study is saved privately for you.
  • Your general activity (like which studies you access) helps us improve the site and your experience.
  • You have full control to update your information or delete your account at any time.

Journaling and Personal Content

This is important: Your journal entries and personal reflections are yours. They are private. – They are not shared publicly. – They are not visible to any other users of the site. – They are not used for marketing or shared with third parties. Your reflections are for you and Yahuah. We are simply stewards of the space where you write them.

Cookies

This site uses cookies, which are small data files, to support basic, essential functionality. They help with things like:

  • Keeping you securely logged in during your visit.
  • Remembering your site preferences.
  • Ensuring pages load correctly and the site is easy to navigate. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but please know that some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Services

We work with a few trusted, professional services to operate Abide in Shalom effectively and securely:

  • Stripe for payment processing.
  • MailerLite for managing email communications.
  • Website hosting providers that securely store and deliver all site content and data. These partners only access the specific information they need to perform their role, and they are bound by their own strict privacy and security agreements.

How Your Information Is Protected

We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your information, including:

  • Using secure hosting with encryption (HTTPS) for all data transfers.
  • Limiting internal access to personal data.
  • Relying on established, reputable service providers with strong security standards.

Your Rights

You have control over your information. You may:

  • Access the personal information in your account.
  • Update or correct your details.
  • Request the deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Unsubscribe from any non-essential emails at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Abide in Shalom is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted right here on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information

If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we have about you, or simply want more information, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://abideinshalom.com