Effective Date: Nov. 15, 2025

Last Updated: Nov. 15, 2025

Welcome to ThisBookByMe.com, a division of GBD Consulting, LLC! We care deeply about your privacy and want to be transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, make purchases, or use any of our services.
 

By using our website (www.thisbookbyme.com) or purchasing our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. When we say “you,” we mean the person using our site or services - most often, a caring adult creating something wonderful for a child. When we say “we,” “our,” or “us,” we mean GBD Consulting, LLC and ThisBookByMe.com.
 

Our website is meant for adults customizing children’s books. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 years of age. By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and are purchasing on behalf of yourself.

We collect information that you voluntarily share with us - usually when you co-author your book, make a purchase, or sign up for updates. This may include:
• Your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping addresses
• Information used to personalize a book (like a child’s name or other text you provide)
• Your communication preferences and email opt-in choices
• Basic website and device information (explained below)
 

We never store or see your credit card details. All payments are handled safely by trusted third-party payment processors.

Usage Data:
When you browse our site, we automatically collect a bit of technical information - things like your browser type, IP address, and which pages you visit. This helps us keep our site working smoothly and understand how visitors use it.

Cookies:
Our website uses cookies (the digital kind, not the chocolate chip kind) to remember your preferences, improve your experience, and make our site easier to use. You can control cookie settings in your browser at any time - but some parts of the site might not work perfectly without them. You can learn more about Cookies on this TermsFeed website article or at www.aboutcookies.org. (which is unfortunately not a website full of yummy recipes)

We collect information through secure forms and trusted service providers that help us handle things like order processing, payments, and book production. Each of these partners follows their own privacy and security standards.
 

When you check out, we’ll ask for your consent to collect your information and, if you choose, to receive future updates or marketing emails.

We use your information to make your experience as simple, secure, and personalized as possible. Here’s how:
• To create and deliver your customized books
• To communicate with you about your orders or account
• To improve our website and make it more helpful for visitors
• To send you updates or special offers - but only if you’ve asked to receive them
• To keep things safe, secure, and legally compliant
• And for other necessary business purposes permitted by law, such as complying with regulations or managing our operations responsibly.
 

In short: we only use your information to make your storybook experience a good one. You can unsubscribe from emails any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or reaching out to us directly — no questions asked.

We don’t sell your data. Ever.
 

We do share limited information with trusted third-party partners who help us run our business - like website hosts, payment processors, and book manufacturers. These partners are carefully selected and handle your data according to their own privacy standards.
 

We might also share data if required by law or to protect our rights and safety, but only when absolutely necessary.

We take your privacy seriously. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. While no system can be completely foolproof, we do everything we can to keep your information safe and sound.

You’re in control of your information. You can:
• Ask us to show you what personal data we have
• Request corrections or updates
• Ask us to delete your data (unless we’re legally required to keep it)
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
 

Just contact us at the email address below, and we’ll take care of it.

We love helping you to create stories for children, but our website is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us right away, and we’ll delete it.

Our website and emails may occasionally include links to other websites or social media platforms. These sites have their own privacy policies - we encourage you to read them if you click away from our page. We aren’t responsible for what happens on other websites, but we do our best to link only to reputable places.

If you’re visiting us from outside the United States, please know that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers and team are located. By using our website, you agree to this transfer and to the processing of your information in line with this policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business or the law. If we make important changes, we’ll update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back now and then to stay informed.

Have questions? Want to check, change, or delete your information? We’re happy to help.
 

This Book By Me
Email: editor@thisbookbyme.com
Website: https://www.thisbookbyme.com
Location: Louisiana, United States