Last updated: April 22, 2026
Hilltown Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates hilltownpress.com (the “Site”). This page describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
What We Collect
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this as “Device Information.”
When you make a purchase, we collect additional information we call “Order Information,” which includes:
- Your name
- Email address
- Billing postal code
- Payment details (processed by Stripe — we do not store full card numbers on our servers)
- Order history
We collect this information using cookies, server logs, and our payment processor’s secure checkout flow.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Fulfill your order (deliver your book, send you a receipt, and grant you access to downloadable files)
- Communicate with you about your purchase (confirmation emails, refund requests, customer support)
- Screen for fraud and risk, particularly through Stripe’s fraud detection
- Improve our Site and offerings (through aggregated analytics — we look at overall patterns, not individual behavior)
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
Who We Share Information With
We share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and fulfill orders:
- Stripe — our payment processor. Stripe handles the processing of your card and may use your information according to their Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics and Google Ads — we use Google’s analytics and advertising platforms to understand how visitors reach and use our Site. Google may collect device and usage information through cookies on our Site. You can learn more and opt out of Google’s analytics at Google’s Privacy & Terms and Google Ads Settings.
- Our email delivery service — to send you receipts and order notifications.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.
We may disclose your information if required by law, to respond to legal requests, or to protect our rights.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Keeping you logged in (for customer accounts)
- Remembering items in your cart
- Measuring how you found and use the Site (Google Analytics)
- Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising (Google Ads)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may impact your ability to use parts of the Site.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information:
- Access — you can ask us what information we hold about you.
- Correction — you can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion — you can ask us to delete your information, subject to any legal retention requirements (for example, tax records).
- Portability — you can ask for a copy of your information in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@hilltownpress.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain Order Information for our records unless you ask us to delete it. Device Information from analytics is typically retained for 14 months.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted prominently on the Site.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at contact@hilltownpress.com.