Privacy Policy (Westies Inc.)
Last Updated and Effective: November 14, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how and when Westies Inc., together with its affiliated entities Matthew West and Popwe (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our websites, sign up for emails or text messages, engage with online or offline services, make purchases, submit forms, or participate in events or digital interactions (collectively, the “Sites”). By accessing or using the Sites, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
When this Privacy Policy uses the term “personal information,” it refers to information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual, such as a full name, mailing address, email address, age range, or telephone number.
Terms of Use
Last Updated and Effective: November 22, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of websites, digital content, email or SMS communications, online and offline services, programs, events, and any related products or offerings provided by Westies Inc. and its affiliated entities Matthew West and Popwe (collectively, “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using any portion of the Sites or participating in any Westies Inc. offerings, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our accompanying Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Sites.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact information (name, email address, mailing address, phone number)
Billing information when you purchase products or make donations (processed securely through third-party providers)
Demographic information you choose to share (such as age range or interests)
Account or login credentials (if applicable)
User-generated content (comments, survey responses, testimonials, etc.)
Information collected automatically via cookies, analytics tools, or similar technology (such as IP address, browser type, location approximation, or browsing activity)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive identifiers such as Social Security numbers, passport numbers, or protected health information.
Use of Perosnal Information
We may use the information collected to:
Send updates, newsletters, promotional content, and ministry communications
Process donations, orders, event registrations, or subscriptions
Fulfill your order.
Send you an order confirmation.
Respond to customer service requests, questions, and concerns;
Respond to customer service requests and support inquiries
Personalize digital content and improve your experience
Administer promotions and sweepstakes you enter and notify you of the results;
Improve the performance and security of the Sites
Conduct research and analysis;
Display or promote content and advertising based upon your location and/or interests;
Maintain the security and effective functioning of our Sites and your accounts;
Fulfill our obligations and enforce our rights and remedies under a contract; and
Address our compliance and legal obligations and exercise our legal rights.
Comply with legal requirements or prevent misuse or fraud
Retention
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide you services, or otherwise to fulfill the purpose(s) for which the information was collected. We will use and retain your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Information Sharing
We may provide your personal information to companies that help us with our business activities (e.g. shipping or processing an order, assisting us in Site operations, providing customer service, delivering email newsletters, etc.) or that assist us in improving our products, content, services or advertising. These companies are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services.
With trusted third-party vendors to assist in operating the Sites or delivering services (such as payment processors, marketing services, fulfillment centers, analytics platforms, and software systems)
With affiliated organizations—Matthew West and Popwe—who operate under the same mission and community umbrellaWhen required by law, subpoena, regulation, or legal process
To protect the safety, rights, or property of our users, ministry community, or organization
We do not sell, rent, trade, or disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Email, SMS, and Marketing Communication Consent
By submitting your email address or phone number on any of the Sites, you consent to receive communications from Westies Inc., Matthew West, and Popwe. These communications may include newsletters, ministry updates, promotional emails, event announcements, and other relevant content.
For SMS messages, message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile provider. You may unsubscribe from:
Emails: by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer
SMS messages: by replying STOP
Mobile Marketing
If you choose to join a mobile marketing list, please be aware that there are usually costs associated with receiving SMS (text) or MMS (multimedia) messages, depending on your wireless carrier and plan. You should check with your mobile carrier to determine what charges apply before signing up to receive our updates via your mobile phone. If you would like to stop receiving messages from us orbeing sent on our behalf on your mobile phone, please reply to the message with “STOP”. You may also contact your wireless carrier for additional information on receiving or stopping mobile messages.
We may also send you push notifications from time to time in order to update you about any events or promotions that we may be running. If you no longer wish to receive these types of communications, you may turn them off at the device or application level, as applicable. To ensure you receive proper notifications, we will need to collect certain information about your device, such as operating system and user identification information.
Geolocation
If you have previously enabled your computer or mobile device to send us location information, you may be able to opt-out from further allowing us to access such information by changing the settings on your computer or mobile device or by uninstalling the application.
Your information will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and will not be sold or shared with unauthorized third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technology to personalize content, track engagement, measure marketing effectiveness, and improve user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies; however, some features of the Sites may not function as intended if disabled.
Managing your cookies & tracking technology preferences
To manage your cookie preferences on our Sites, please refer to the “Manage Cookies” link in the cookie banner of the applicable Site.
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. When you choose to turn on the “Do Not Track” settings in your browser, your browser will send a signal to websites, analytics providers, advertisement networks, plug-in providers, and other web service providers you encounter while browsing to stop tracking your activity. To find out more about “Do Not Track,” please visit www.allaboutdnt.com.
Global Privacy Control (“GPC”) is a technical specification in your browser settings that you can use to automatically inform websites of your privacy preferences with regard to third party online tracking. To find out more about and to set up GPC, please visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org/#about.
Opting out of tracking or targeted advertising cookies doesn’t mean you won’t receive online advertising, just that the advertisements you see won’t be based on the website pages you’ve visited.
Security
We implement reasonable and industry-appropriate safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under age 13. If it is discovered that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.
Your Rights and Choices
You may:
Access or request a copy of your information
Update or correct your information
Request deletion of your information (where legally applicable)
Adjust marketing preferences or unsubscribe at any time
Requests may be submitted by contacting us using the email below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or how your information is used, you may contact us at:
contact@storyhousecollective.com
Nashville, Tennessee
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Sites following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.