This Privacy Policy is effective January 1, 2025 and was last updated on June 13, 2025.

Soapbox Notions Privacy Policy

At Soapbox Notions, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you use our website and services.

Who We Are

• Our website address is: https://soapboxnotions.com
• By using this website, you accept the privacy practices contained in this policy.

Information We Collect

• Non-personal info:
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Location (general, like city or region)
  • Website interactions (like pages visited) and time spent on those pages
  • Cookie data
• Personally identifiable information:
  • Email address
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Payment information (processed through third-party services)

How We Use Your Data

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process payments
• Send newsletters and promotional materials (you can opt-out)
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Filter comments through software to detect and block spam

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We may share your data with:
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools)
  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies, if required by law
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Your Rights

• Access, update, or delete your personal data
• Object to our processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw your consent to our data processing
• Request an exported file of your personal data
• Erasure of your personal data (where allowed by law)

Data Retention

• Comment data is retained indefinitely for comment moderation and recognition of repeat commenters.
• User profile data is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

Cookies and Tracking

• We use cookies on our website to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and offer personalized content. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit our site.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies for login sessions, user preferences, and security.
  • Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior and improve our services. These collect anonymous browsing data.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to serve targeted ads based on your interests. You can manage preferences using our cookie consent tool.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember choices you make on our website, such as language preferences.
• How You Can Manage Cookies: When you first visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or decline cookies through a cookie consent banner powered by CookiesYes. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings button at the bottom of the page or by adjusting your browser settings.

Opt-Out Options

• You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• You can opt-out of certain tracking and data collection, including:
  • Targeted advertising from NAI member companies: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
  • Other opt-out options (e.g., disabling cookies, using Do Not Track browser setting)

Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics
• Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo for payment processing
• Gravatar for comment profile pictures (if applicable)

Embedded Content

• Articles on our site may include embedded content from other websites.
• These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.

International Data Transfers

• If you’re located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to the United States for processing.
• We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Breach Procedures

• In the event of a data breach, we’ll take prompt action to contain the breach and notify affected individuals and regulatory bodies.

Protecting Your Data

• We store all collected information in a secure environment, protected by technical and physical measures.
• Our employees, contractors, and vendors who handle your personal data are bound by confidentiality requirements.

Contact Us

• If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us through our website or email: admin@soapboxnotions.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.