Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Who we are
Name: Malinda Made by Design
Address: PO Box 181 Dunn NC 28334 USA
Website: https://malindamadebydesign.com
Etsy Shop: https://malindamadebydesign.etsy.com
Contact Email: melinda@malindamadebydesign.com
This Privacy Policy describes how Malinda Made by Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you:
- Visit our website at https://malindamadebydesign.com
- Purchase from our Etsy shop at https://malindamadebydesign.etsy.com
- Sign up for our email list on an opt-in form
- Interact with us on Facebook or other social media
- Contact us directly
Your privacy is very important to us. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at:
Email: melinda@malindamadebydesign.com
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Order details
- Messages you send through comments, contact forms, Etsy messages, or email
Payment Information
Payment information is processed securely by third-party providers (such as Etsy Payments, Stripe, or PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
This information may be collected through cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
By submitting your personal information to us, you agree to our using it to:
- Process and deliver your digital purchases
- Communicate with you about orders or inquiries
- Send email newsletters or marketing emails (if you opt in)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Email Marketing
If you choose to join our email list:
- We will use your email address to send newsletters, updates, promotional, and educational content.
- You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
- We use a third-party email marketing provider (MailerLite) to manage our email list.
Your information is stored securely by that provider and used only for our communications.
Third-Party Services
We may share necessary information with trusted third parties who help operate our business, including:
- Etsy (for Etsy shop purchases)
- Payment processors (e.g., Etsy Payments, Stripe, PayPal)
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing services
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Social media platforms (such as Facebook/Meta)
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve user experience
- Measure marketing performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly without them.
Children’s Privacy
Our sites and our products are created for adults (such as parents, teachers, and church leaders) to use with children to teach the Bible or for the adults’ personal use. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
- Resolve disputes
You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at admin@malindamadebydesign.com, subject to legal retention requirements.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence (including California), you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@malindamadebydesign.com
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.
Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party providers.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Melinda Autry (owner) 2/24/2026