PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 9th 2026

The Restoring Vine ("we," "us," "our," a project of GIRHAWI LLC) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have, when you visit therestoringvine.com (the "Site") or purchase one of our digital journals (the "Products").

By using the Site or purchasing a Product, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us directly:

• Name and email address (when you make a purchase, sign up for our email list, or contact us)

• Billing and payment information (collected and processed directly by our payment processor — see Section 4; we do not store your full card details)

• Any information you include when you contact us with a question or support request

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information, IP address, and general location (city/country level)

• Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring website, collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and deliver your purchase (including sending your digital download link)

• Respond to customer service questions

• Send you order confirmations and, if you've opted in, occasional emails about new journals or promotions

• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it

• Prevent fraud and keep the Site secure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how you found us, and measure how the Site is used. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function as intended if you do.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties to operate our business.

Each of these providers has access only to the information necessary to perform their function and is contractually obligated to protect it.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only：

• With the service providers listed above, to operate our business

• If required by law, subpoena, or legal process

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Restoring Vine, our customers, or others

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including to comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of marketing emails at any time (every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link)

• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information (residents of the EU/UK under GDPR, or California under the CCPA)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@therestoringvine.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Products are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Visitors

If you are visiting our Site from outside [your country], please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [your country or your platform's server location], where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at support@therestoringvine.com.