Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

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Who We Are

This Privacy Policy explains how Once Upon a Source ([legal business name], “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit onceuponasource.com or make a purchase from us.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Information you provide directly: your name, email address, and any message content when you sign up for our email list, submit a Fan Voices quote, fill out a contact or press form, or place an order.
  • Order and payment information: processed securely through Shopify and Shopify Payments. We do not directly store your full payment card details.
  • Automatically collected information: standard technical data such as browser type, device type, and pages visited, gathered through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill orders, including chapter reservations and digital downloads
  • Send the email newsletter and welcome sequence to subscribers who opt in
  • Respond to contact, press, and educator inquiries
  • Publish approved Fan Voices submissions, with credit, on the website and in the book
  • Improve the website and understand how visitors use it

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

  • Shopify — ecommerce platform, order processing, and payments
  • Shopify Email — email newsletter delivery
  • Amazon Associates — affiliate links on our Find These Books page
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or Shopify Analytics) — site usage data

Cookies

Our site uses cookies to keep your shopping cart working, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work correctly without them.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our curriculum products are sold to teachers, schools, and parents — not directly marketed to or purchased by children.

Your Choices

You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time using the link at the bottom of any email. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including relying on Shopify’s secure infrastructure for payment processing. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Contact us or email [email protected].