Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/01/2026

At A Step Forward in Interior Design, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from https://www.astepforwardworkbook.com.

Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.astepforwardworkbook.com

This website is operated by A Step Forward in Interior Design.

For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: dakotarto@gmail.com

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, place an order, or leave a product review, we may collect information such as:

  • Name
  • Billing address
  • Shipping address
  • Email address
  • Payment information needed to complete your purchase
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Products viewed
  • Cart contents
  • Product reviews you choose to submit

Our store sells digital products only. No physical goods are shipped. A shipping address may still be requested by the checkout system or payment provider depending on your purchase setup.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and complete your order
  • Deliver access to your digital products
  • Send order confirmations and support emails
  • Respond to refund requests or customer service questions
  • Help prevent fraud and protect our website
  • Improve our website and store experience
  • Comply with tax, legal, and accounting requirements

Digital Products

A Step Forward in Interior Design sells digital download products only, including ebooks, fillable workbook pages, printable workbook pages, and related resources.

Product Reviews

If you leave a product review, we collect the information shown in the review form, along with technical details such as your IP address, to help with spam prevention and website security.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and support store functions.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Keep track of cart contents while you browse
  • Support checkout features
  • Improve website performance
  • Support security and spam prevention

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

Payments

We accept payments through Stripe and PayPal, including major card networks such as Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express through supported payment providers.

When processing payments, some of your information is shared with the payment provider, including details needed to complete or support the transaction, such as your name, billing information, purchase total, and payment information.

You can review their privacy policies here:

Who We Share Your Data With

We share information only when needed to operate our website and store. This may include trusted third parties that help us:

  • Process payments
  • Deliver digital products
  • Protect against fraud or spam
  • Run our website and ecommerce tools
  • Support analytics and performance tools

We do not sell your personal information.

Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to better understand website traffic and improve the customer experience. These tools may collect information such as page visits, browser type, device information, and general usage behavior.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal information only for as long as needed for business, legal, tax, accounting, and customer service purposes.

For example:

  • Order information may be stored for up to 7 years
  • Product reviews may remain on the site unless removed
  • Technical or security records may be kept as needed for fraud prevention and site protection

Your Choices

If you have questions about your personal information or need help related to your order, you can contact us at:

dakotarto@gmail.com

Where Your Data May Be Processed

Your information may be processed by third-party providers that help operate our website, payment systems, ecommerce tools, cookie management, spam prevention, and analytics tools.

Because some of these providers may operate in different locations, your data may be transferred and processed outside your state or country.

How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information by using trusted website platforms, payment processors, and security practices designed to reduce unauthorized access, misuse, or fraud.

However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Tools and Services

As our website grows, we may add tools or services such as analytics, embedded content, forms, or other third-party features. These services may collect or process personal data depending on how they function.

By using this website, you may be storing personal data or sharing data with an external service. If third-party tools, extensions, plugins, or integrations are used with this website, they may collect, store, or process information according to their own privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

A Step Forward in Interior Design
Email: dakotarto@gmail.com