Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 14, 2026

Bethlehem Ethos (“Bethlehem Ethos,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates bethlehemethos.org and sells handmade art and other products through our online store.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and when we may share it.

  1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, create an account, place an order, contact us, or otherwise interact with Bethlehem Ethos, we may collect information such as:

  • Your name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Phone number, if provided
  • Account information, if you create an account
  • Order and purchase information
  • Information you provide when contacting us
  • Product reviews and other information you voluntarily submit
  • Information needed to process payments
  • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and information about how you use our website

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate our website, process orders, provide customer service, and conduct our business.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Process payments
  • Ship your purchases
  • Send order confirmations, receipts, and other service-related emails
  • Respond to questions and customer-service requests
  • Manage customer accounts
  • Allow you to submit product reviews
  • Improve our website, products, and services
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal and financial obligations
  • Send promotional or marketing communications if you choose to receive them

We do not sell your personal information as a business practice.

  1. Payments

Payments on our website may be processed through third-party payment providers, including the payment methods available at checkout such as credit cards, WooPay, Google Pay, Affirm, Klarna, Cash App, and Afterpay.

When you make a purchase, information necessary to process your payment may be provided directly to the applicable payment provider.

Bethlehem Ethos does not intentionally store your complete credit card number or security code on our website. Payment information is generally handled by the applicable payment processor.

Each payment provider may have its own privacy practices and policies.

  1. Shipping

We currently use USPS to ship orders.

To fulfill your order, we may provide USPS and other necessary service providers with information such as your name, shipping address, and other information needed to deliver your package.

For international orders, information may also be provided to shipping, customs, or other service providers as necessary to complete delivery.

  1. Email Communications

We collect email addresses when customers place orders, create accounts, contact us, or otherwise provide their email address to us.

We use email addresses to send necessary communications such as:

  • Order confirmations
  • Shipping notifications
  • Customer-service responses
  • Account-related messages
  • Other communications related to your transactions

We may also send promotional or marketing emails in the future. If we do, we will provide an appropriate way to unsubscribe from those communications.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies that help the website function properly and provide a better shopping experience.

For example, WooCommerce uses cookies to support functions such as shopping carts, customer sessions, and website functionality.

We may also use third-party services that use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as website analytics, security, payment processing, or advertising.

As we add or change these services, we may update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

  1. Customer Accounts and Guest Checkout

You may create an account on our website or complete a purchase as a guest.

If you create an account, we may store information such as your name, email address, billing and shipping information, order history, and other information associated with your account.

You are responsible for keeping your account login information secure.

  1. Product Reviews

If you submit a product review, the information you provide may be displayed publicly on our website.

Please do not include personal information in a review that you do not want other visitors to see.

  1. How We Share Information

We may share personal information when reasonably necessary to operate our business, including with:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and delivery providers
  • Website hosting and technology providers
  • Service providers that help us operate our online store
  • Professional advisers when necessary
  • Government authorities or law-enforcement agencies when required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and may process information according to their own terms.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including fulfilling orders, maintaining business and financial records, providing customer service, resolving disputes, preventing fraud, and complying with legal obligations.

  1. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

You may also unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

  1. International Customers

Bethlehem Ethos is based in Michigan, United States, but our website may be accessible to customers in other countries.

If you purchase from us from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States and may be transferred to service providers in other countries as necessary to process and fulfill your order.

Privacy laws in other countries may provide different rights and protections than those available in the United States.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our business, website, or services change.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Bethlehem Ethos handles personal information, please contact us:

Bethlehem Ethos
6072 Fountain Pointe
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
United States

Email: bethlehemethos@gmail.com

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