Last updated: November 10, 2026
This policy explains how Cody Beshears and Naturalis Herbal handle information collected through codybeshears.com, including the author website, Finn’s Corner, and the Naturalis Herbal shop. For privacy questions, email cody.beshears@gmail.com.
Information you provide
When you place an order, request help, create an account, or subscribe to emails, we collect the information needed for that request. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, billing and shipping addresses, order details, account information, and messages you send us. Please do not include medical records, payment card numbers, or other sensitive information in email or public comments.
How information is used
We use this information to process payments, calculate shipping and taxes, deliver orders, provide order updates, manage accounts, answer questions, handle returns, prevent fraud, and maintain the website. Order records may also be needed for accounting, tax, and other legal obligations.
Payments and shipping
The store uses WooCommerce. Payment details are handled by the payment service selected at checkout, including WooPayments and its processing partners when that option is used. These services receive information needed to process and secure the transaction, such as billing details, order totals, and transaction identifiers. Full payment card numbers are not stored in the website’s order records.
Shipping services, including Shippo, WooCommerce shipping services when used, and the selected carrier such as USPS, receive information needed to calculate rates, create labels, deliver packages, and provide tracking. This can include recipient contact details, shipping addresses, and package information. Tax services may process address and order details to calculate applicable taxes.
Cookies, site statistics, and security
The website uses cookies and similar technologies for shopping carts, checkout sessions, account sign-in, preferences, security, and site functionality. Hosting and security services may record IP addresses, browser details, pages requested, and access times. Jetpack and Automattic services help provide website statistics and other site features.
You can manage cookies through your browser. Blocking necessary cookies may prevent the cart, checkout, or sign-in from working correctly. See Automattic’s privacy policy, Stripe’s privacy policy, and Shippo’s privacy policy for information about those providers.
Email subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe, your name and email address may be managed through MailPoet or Jetpack’s subscription services. Subscription services may record sign-up details and email engagement, including opens and link clicks where tracking is enabled. MailPoet may use cookies to connect newsletter engagement with site visits or purchases. You can unsubscribe using the link in a marketing email. Essential messages about an order or account may still be sent. See MailPoet’s privacy notice.
Comments and reviews
If comments or reviews are enabled and you submit one, we collect the information shown in the form and technical details used to detect spam. Approved comments, reviews, and the display name you provide may be public. A hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to display an avatar. Comments and their associated metadata may remain until removed.
External websites and embedded content
Links to Amazon and other websites take you to services with their own privacy practices. Embedded videos or other third-party content may collect information and use cookies as if you visited that provider directly. Please review the provider’s privacy policy before using its services.
Access, sharing, and retention
Authorized administrators and shop managers can access customer information to operate the site and fulfill orders. Information is shared with service providers as needed for hosting, payments, shipping, tax calculation, email delivery, analytics, security, and support, and when legally required. Providers may process information in the United States or other countries.
We retain information for the purposes described above and as needed for accounting, tax, dispute resolution, security, and legal requirements. Account details remain while the account is maintained, subject to applicable retention settings and obligations. We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no online system can guarantee complete security.
Your choices and requests
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing cody.beshears@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity. Some records must be retained for legal, accounting, transaction, or security purposes. Additional rights may apply depending on where you live.
Children’s privacy
Finn’s books and activities are intended for families and classrooms. Purchases, subscriptions, and account creation should be handled by adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information without appropriate permission, contact us so we can review and remove it as appropriate.
Policy updates
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.