Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 20, 2026

Welcome to Texas Birder Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are 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 regarding your information.

By using TexasBirderPress.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit or make a purchase from TexasBirderPress.com, we may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

You may provide us with:

  • Name
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Account login information
  • Order history
  • Messages or inquiries you send to us

Payment Information

We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers.

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or other secure payment providers. These providers maintain their own privacy policies and security standards.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring websites
  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve the performance and security of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Ship products
  • Communicate about your orders
  • Respond to customer service inquiries
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
  • Send newsletters or promotional emails if you have chosen to receive them
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address during checkout, we may occasionally send:

  • New book announcements
  • Product updates
  • Special offers
  • Birding and nature-related news
  • Texas Birder Press updates

You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each email.

Cookies

TexasBirderPress.com uses cookies to:

  • Keep products in your shopping cart
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping providers
  • Website hosting services
  • Analytics services
  • Email marketing providers

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information.

Our website uses secure SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our website. We also use reputable hosting providers and security measures to help safeguard your information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

TexasBirderPress.com is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal information, subject to legal and business obligations
  • Opt out of marketing emails

To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

Retention of Information

We retain order and customer information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill orders
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with tax and legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites, including Amazon, social media platforms, or other resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the contact form on TexasBirderPress.com.

Thank you for supporting Texas Birder Press and independent publishing.