Last Updated: November 9, 2025
The Short Version (Because We Respect Your Time)
We collect only what we need to deliver your book, send you occasional updates (if you opt in), and improve your experience. We never sell your data. Ever. Your information flows through our systems with the same care we believe water deserves in nature.
What We Collect & Why
When You Purchase the Book
- What we collect: Name, email address, billing/shipping address (if ordering physical items)
- Why: To deliver your purchase, send order confirmations, and provide customer support
- How long we keep it: As long as legally required for tax purposes (typically 7 years), then securely deleted
When You Sign Up for Our Newsletter
- What we collect: Email address, first name (optional)
- Why: To send you water consciousness insights, new research updates, and occasional book news
- How long we keep it: Until you unsubscribe (there’s an unsubscribe link in every email)
When You Visit Our Website
- What we collect: Anonymous browsing data (pages viewed, time on site, general location)
- Why: To understand what content resonates and improve the website experience
- How: We use privacy-respecting analytics that don’t track you across the web
What We DON’T Do
- ❌ We don’t sell your data to third parties
- ❌ We don’t share your email with anyone outside our core communication tools
- ❌ We don’t use invasive tracking or advertising pixels
- ❌ We don’t send spam (our emails are thoughtful, infrequent, and always valuable)
- ❌ We don’t use your data for anything beyond serving you better
How We Protect Your Information
Your data is encrypted in transit (SSL/HTTPS) and stored securely. We use trusted, privacy-conscious platforms:
- Payment Processing: Stripe and PayPal (we never see or store your credit card numbers)
- Email: MailPoet (EU-based, GDPR compliant)
- Hosting: Secure WordPress hosting with regular backups
We treat your data with the same reverence we have for water itself—essential, precious, and deserving of protection.
Your Rights (You’re In Control)
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Ask us what information we have about you
- Correct your data: Update any incorrect information
- Delete your data: Request complete removal from our systems
- Export your data: Get a copy of everything we have on you
- Unsubscribe anytime: One click in any email, no questions asked
To exercise any of these rights, just email us at hello@thewatertestament.com
Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies to:
- Remember your cart items if you’re shopping
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your reading preferences
- Understand which pages help readers most (anonymous analytics)
No invasive tracking. No third-party advertising cookies. No creepy following you around the internet.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted partners who help us run the site:
- Stripe & PayPal: Payment processing (they have their own privacy policies)
- MailPoet: Email delivery (GDPR compliant)
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (anonymized, privacy-focused settings)
Each service has its own privacy policy. We only work with companies that respect your privacy.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed for adults interested in water science and consciousness. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us and we’ll delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we’ll post the new version here and update the “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we’ll email you (if you’re on our list).
Like water adapting to its container, we may refine these policies to better serve you—but our core commitment to privacy remains constant.
Questions?
We’re here to help. If anything in this policy is unclear, or if you have concerns about your privacy, reach out:
Email: hello@thewatertestament.com
Mail: The Water Testament, [Your Business Address]
We believe in transparency, just like water. Ask us anything.
The water is listening—and we’re listening to you. ?