Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 10, 2026

By The Imbued LLC (“By The Imbued,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we may collect through bytheimbued.com, why we collect it, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Join our mailing list

  • Make a contribution or become a Founding Member

  • Contact us

  • Register interest in contributing a story

  • Participate in a survey, form, event, or community initiative

This information may include your name, email address, telephone number, billing information, organization, and any message or information you choose to submit.

When you visit this website, Squarespace may also collect technical information such as your IP address, browser, network, device, referring pages, pages visited, clicks, and timestamps to operate, secure, and improve the website.

Payments

Payments made through this website are processed by Squarespace Payments and, when available and selected, PayPal.

By The Imbued does not directly receive or store your complete credit-card or bank-account information. Payment processors collect and process that information under their own terms and privacy policies.

We may receive transaction information including your name, email address, telephone number, billing address, contribution amount, payment frequency, and transaction status so that we can process the payment, issue confirmations, and manage your membership or contribution.

How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the website

  • Process contributions and recurring memberships

  • Provide confirmations, receipts, and account information

  • Deliver project updates and early-access opportunities

  • Respond to inquiries and accessibility requests

  • Connect participants with relevant stories, projects, and action pathways

  • Protect the security and integrity of the website

  • Comply with legal, accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations

Email Communications

We send marketing or community emails only when you choose to subscribe.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. Transactional messages relating to payments, accounts, or requested services may still be sent when necessary.

Cookies and Analytics

This website uses necessary cookies to function securely. It may also use analytics and performance cookies to understand how visitors use the website and improve the experience.

Where applicable, you can accept, decline, or manage non-essential cookies through the website’s cookie-preference banner.

How Information Is Shared

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website and deliver services, including:

  • Squarespace, our website, analytics, email, and payment-services provider

  • PayPal or other payment processors selected by the visitor

  • Email-distribution and technical service providers

  • Professional advisers such as accountants, attorneys, or compliance consultants

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect safety or legal rights, or to investigate fraud or misuse.

By The Imbued does not sell personal information.

Third-Party Websites

This website contains links to external websites, including PMPA, streaming services, project partners, and community organizations. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. By The Imbued is not responsible for the privacy or content of external websites.

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain accurate transaction and business records, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the organization and its community.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Ask what personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion where legally permitted

  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications

  • Ask questions about how your information is used

Some information may need to be retained for legal, financial, security, or recordkeeping purposes.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate permission.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures and trusted service providers to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the website, services, and applicable requirements evolve. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the latest revision.

Contact

Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be sent to:

By The Imbued LLC
Email: jodie.pennhurst@gmail.com