Effective Date: 07/22/2025
WidgetsWay (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.widgetsway.com), become a member, or use our consulting services.
1. Information We Collect
When you sign up for a membership or use our services, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (for SMS consultations)
- Username and password
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
We do not collect mailing addresses or additional personal information through quizzes, forms, or chat. Google Analytics may collect IP addresses and browser/device info for traffic insights.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to members-only tools and services
- Manage user accounts and communicate with you
- Process membership payments via Stripe
- Send weekly updates and announcements (via Mailchimp)
- Send text message reminders if you have opted in
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your information. We only share it with trusted third parties necessary for our operations:
- Stripe for secure payment processing
- Google Analytics for website traffic monitoring
- Mailchimp to manage email communications and newsletters
4. Communications and Marketing
If you opt in to receive text messages, we may send SMS reminders or updates. You can opt out anytime by replying “STOP.”
Members automatically receive weekly email updates via Mailchimp. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email.
SMS Privacy Policy
Widget’s Way may disclose Personal Data and other information as follows:
- Third Parties that Help Provide the Messaging Service: We will not share your opt-in to an SMS short code campaign with a third party for purposes unrelated to supporting you in connection with that campaign. We may share your Personal Data with third parties that help us provide the messaging service, including, but not limited to, platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
- Additional Disclosures: Affiliates: We may disclose the Personal Data to our affiliates or subsidiaries; however, if we do so, their use and disclosure of your Personal Data will be subject to this Policy. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard SSL encryption to protect your personal data during transmission. Only one person—Patti Widget—has access to user data within our business.
6. Data Retention
We retain user data indefinitely to support your ongoing membership access.
You may request the following at any time by emailing widget@widgetsway.com:
- A copy of your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your account and data
7. Cookies and Tracking
We do not currently use cookies or third-party advertising trackers.
Google Analytics is used for website traffic insights, but we do not enable IP anonymization. We do not display embedded content from third-party platforms at this time.
8. Children’s Privacy
While our content is appropriate for all ages, our services are not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Your Rights (U.S. Only)
We operate in the United States and serve primarily users in California and other U.S. states. We comply with applicable privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). If you are a California resident, you may request to know, delete, or correct your personal data as outlined above.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact us at:
📧 widget@widgetsway.com