Privacy Policy

We know you care about how your information is used and shared, and we appreciate your trust that we will do so carefully and sensibly. This Privacy Policy describes how Thegodnews LLC ("Thegodnews", "we", "us", "our") collects and processes your personal information through thegodnews.com and any related services that reference this policy. By using our services, you consent to the practices described here.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect your personal information in order to provide and continually improve our products and services.

  • Information you give us: your name, email, shipping and billing address, phone number, and payment details when you create an account, place an order, subscribe, or contact us. You can choose not to provide certain information, but you may not be able to use some of our services.
  • Automatic information: details about your device and how you use our site — IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and interactions — collected via cookies and similar technologies.
  • Information from other sources: for example, updated delivery and address information from our shipping carriers, which we use to correct our records and deliver your order more easily.

How Do We Use Your Personal Information?

We use your personal information to operate, provide, develop, and improve our products and services, including to:

  • Purchase and delivery: take and handle orders, deliver products, process payments, and communicate with you about orders and promotions.
  • Provide and improve our services: analyze performance, fix errors, and improve the usability of our site.
  • Recommendations & personalization: suggest products and features that may interest you and personalize your experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations: meet applicable laws and prevent fraud.
  • Communicate with you: by email, phone, or chat regarding your orders and support requests.
  • Marketing: send offers and updates only if you opt in — you can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Fraud prevention: detect and prevent fraud and abuse to protect our customers and business.

What About Cookies and Other Identifiers?

We use cookies and similar identifiers to recognize your browser or device, keep your cart, remember preferences, and improve our services. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

Do We Share Your Personal Information?

Your information is an important part of our business, and we are not in the business of selling it to others. We share it only as described below:

  • Third-party service providers: companies that perform functions on our behalf — fulfilling and shipping orders, processing payments, sending emails, analyzing data, and providing customer service. They access only the information needed to perform their functions and may not use it for other purposes.
  • Business transfers: if we buy or sell a business, or in the event of a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as a business asset, remaining subject to this policy.
  • Legal protection: we may release information when appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our Terms, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Thegodnews, our customers, or others — including for fraud prevention.

Other than as set out above, you will receive notice if your information might be shared with third parties, and you will have the opportunity to choose not to share it.

How Secure Is Your Information?

We design our systems with your security and privacy in mind.

  • We protect your information during transmission using encryption protocols.
  • We follow the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) when handling card data. We never store your full card details.
  • We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards around the collection, storage, and disclosure of personal information. We may occasionally request proof of identity before disclosing information to you.

Your Rights & Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and you can opt out of marketing emails at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@thegodnews.com.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or how we handle your information? Email support@thegodnews.com.