Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 17, 2026
Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Steady Next Step (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit steadynextstep.com, how that information is used, and what choices you have.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you voluntarily provide

If you choose to sign up for our email list, contact us, or otherwise submit information through the website, we may collect:

Your email address
Your name, if requested
Any information you choose to include in a message or form submission

You are not required to provide this information to browse the website.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, hosting services, or similar technologies. This may include:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referring website or search engine
General location information, such as country or region
Website interaction data

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the content and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Send newsletters, updates, or other email content if you choose to subscribe
Respond to messages or inquiries
Improve website content, layout, and functionality
Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
Maintain website security and prevent spam or misuse
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Email Newsletter

If you sign up for our email list, we may use your email address to send newsletters, updates, resources, product announcements, or other related content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send or by contacting us directly.

We may use a third-party email service provider to manage email subscriptions and send emails. That provider may process your information on our behalf according to its own privacy practices.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, understand visitor activity, improve performance, and prevent spam.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

The website may use cookies or tracking technologies related to:

Website functionality
Analytics
Security or spam prevention
Embedded content
Third-party services connected to the website

5. Analytics

We may use analytics tools, such as WordPress analytics, Jetpack, Google Analytics, or similar services, to understand how visitors find and use the website.

These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, browser type, and general location data. This information is used in an aggregated way to help improve the website.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Steady Next Step may include links to third-party websites, including platforms where you can view or purchase products created by us, such as Etsy, Amazon, or other sales platforms.

When you click a third-party link, you leave this website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites.

Purchases are completed through those third-party platforms. We do not directly collect or process payment information through this website. Any information you provide during checkout is handled by the platform where the purchase takes place, according to that platform’s own privacy policy and terms.

7. Product Links

Some links on this website may direct you to products, printables, journals, or other resources created by us and sold through third-party platforms.

We do not use affiliate links. This means we do not earn affiliate commissions from recommending third-party products. However, we may earn income when you purchase products we created through platforms such as Etsy, Amazon, or other marketplaces.

8. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party services to operate and improve the website. These may include:

Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Analytics providers
Spam prevention or security tools
Product sales platforms
Embedded content or media services

These third parties may process limited information as needed to provide their services.

9. Sensitive Information

This website provides general educational and reflective content related to topics such as sobriety, emotional healing, routines, journaling, and personal growth.

Please do not submit sensitive personal, medical, mental health, addiction, recovery, or crisis-related information through website forms or email unless you are comfortable doing so. This website is not a medical provider, therapy service, crisis service, or healthcare platform.

We do not intentionally request or require sensitive health information in order for you to use the website or subscribe to the email list.

10. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example:

Newsletter information may be kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact form or email messages may be kept as long as needed to respond or maintain basic business records
Analytics data may be retained according to the settings of the analytics provider

11. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights related to your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to the personal information we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent for email marketing
Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails

To make a request, contact us using the email address listed below.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can delete it.

13. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through the website. However, no website, email system, or online service is completely secure. You submit information at your own risk.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, you can contact us at:

steadynextstep@gmail.com