Designed to Thrive Creative, LLC Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 9, 2026
Last Updated: October 9, 2026
Designed to Thrive Creative, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, as well as the choices and rights available to you.
This Policy applies to all websites, publications, newsletters, products, memberships, events, and services owned or operated by Designed to Thrive Creative, LLC, including, without limitation:
• The Wonder Habit®
• Frolic & Forage Society
• Our Substack publications
• Our websites and online stores
• Email newsletters and digital communications
• Digital products, downloads, and resources
• Courses, workshops, and events
• Memberships and online communities
• Any future brands, publications, products, or services we operate
Collectively, these are referred to as the “Services.”
By using our Services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed as described in this Policy, subject to applicable privacy laws and any consent requirements.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our Services, we may collect the following categories of information.
Information You Provide
• Name and email address
• Billing and transaction information
• Mailing address, when necessary for purchases or events
• Account, subscription, or membership information
• Messages, comments, survey responses, and customer support inquiries
• Photographs, artwork, stories, testimonials, or other content you voluntarily submit
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our websites or Services, we or our service providers may collect technical and usage information, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Device information
• Pages visited and referring websites
• General usage and interaction data
• Cookies and similar technologies
The information collected may vary depending on the platform or service used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
• Operate, maintain, and improve our Services
• Deliver publications, newsletters, subscriptions, and purchased products
• Process transactions and manage memberships
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Communicate about products, publications, events, and community activities
• Understand audience engagement and improve user experience
• Maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse
• Fulfill legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
Where required by applicable law, we rely on an appropriate legal basis for processing personal information, including contractual necessity, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or consent.
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
3. Subscriptions & Payment Processing
Purchases, subscriptions, and other transactions may be processed through third-party payment providers, publishing platforms, or merchants of record.
These providers may collect and process payment information under their own privacy policies and applicable legal obligations.
We do not receive or store complete payment card numbers.
We may receive limited transaction information necessary to administer purchases, provide customer support, maintain records, and fulfill our obligations.
4. Email Communications
When you subscribe to a publication, join a membership, purchase a product, or otherwise request communications, we may send relevant newsletters, publication updates, membership information, event announcements, and promotional communications in accordance with applicable law.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent us from sending necessary transactional or administrative messages related to your purchases, subscriptions, or accounts.
5. Community Participation & User Content
Certain Services may offer comments, discussions, member directories, community features, or opportunities to submit creative work and other content.
Information you voluntarily share in public or member-accessible spaces may be visible to other participants and may be copied or shared beyond our control.
Please exercise discretion when sharing personal or sensitive information.
Content you submit may be displayed or used in accordance with the permissions described in our Terms of Use and any additional permissions obtained at submission.
We do not assume responsibility for the independent actions of other users or third parties regarding information you voluntarily make public, except where otherwise required by law.
6. Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic, visitor interactions, and how our Services are used. Google Analytics may collect technical information through cookies and similar technologies.
We and our service providers may also use cookies necessary for website functionality and remembering preferences.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings or any consent controls available on our websites. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using nonessential cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Disabling certain technologies may affect website functionality.
7. Third-Party Platforms & Service Providers
Our Services may operate through or integrate with third-party providers, including publishing platforms, email services, payment processors, website hosts, analytics providers, and social media platforms.
These may include Substack, Stripe, Flodesk, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest, YouTube, and other providers used in operating our business.
We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to deliver our Services, process transactions, communicate with subscribers, or maintain business operations.
Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review those policies when using their services.
We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms outside our control.
8. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information:
• To service providers assisting with business operations
• To fulfill purchases, subscriptions, or requested services
• To comply with applicable laws or lawful legal requests
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of the Company, its users, or others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or transfer of business assets
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.
We do not use Meta Pixel, retargeting advertising, or cross-site behavioral advertising trackers. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their independent direct-marketing purposes without appropriate authorization.
Google Analytics may involve disclosures of technical or usage information that are subject to applicable privacy laws. Where required, we will provide appropriate disclosures, consent controls, or privacy choices.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data security incident involving personal information, we will investigate and provide notifications to affected individuals or relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our Services, maintain business records, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce applicable agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, purpose of collection, and applicable legal requirements.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it, subject to applicable law and technical limitations.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Request a portable copy of certain information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
• Opt out of certain uses or disclosures of personal information
• Appeal a decision concerning a privacy request, where applicable
You may exercise applicable rights by contacting us using the information below.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Certain requests may be subject to lawful exceptions, including legal recordkeeping obligations.
We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for adults aged 18 and older and are not directed to children or minors.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take reasonable steps to delete it in accordance with applicable law.
Parents or legal guardians who believe a minor has provided personal information through our Services may contact us at support@designedtothrivecreative.com.
13. International Visitors & Data Transfers
Designed to Thrive Creative, LLC operates from the United States.
If you access our Services from another country, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
Where applicable law requires additional safeguards for international transfers of personal information, we will use appropriate transfer mechanisms.
Your rights under applicable privacy laws remain subject to the protections available in your jurisdiction.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our Services, technology, business practices, or legal obligations.
We will update the Last Updated date when revisions are made and provide additional notice or obtain consent where required by applicable law.
The version published on our website will identify our current privacy practices.
15. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:
Designed to Thrive Creative, LLC
Email: support@designedtothrivecreative.com