Athenian Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Athenian (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. Our mission is education and empowerment — not data collection. This Privacy Policy explains what information we do not collect, how our third-party partners handle transactions, and how you can learn more about their practices.

1. Information We Collect
Athenian does not collect, store, or process any personal information from visitors to our website.
 We do not maintain user accounts, track personal data, or store financial details. Any information gathered during purchases or donations is handled exclusively by secure third-party platforms.

2. Third-Party Platforms That Collect Information
When you engage with Athenian through book purchases, merchandise orders, or donations, your information is collected by the following external partners:

Amazon (Book Purchases)
If you buy Charms Book Series titles or other products through Amazon, all personal and payment information is processed and stored by Amazon according to their Privacy Policy.
Amazon Privacy Policy: https://www.amazon.com/privacy

Fourthwall (Merchandise Purchases)
Merchandise orders placed through our Fourthwall store are processed entirely by Fourthwall. They collect and manage your shipping, contact, and payment information.
Fourthwall Privacy Policy: https://fourthwall.com/privacy

Stripe (Donations)
When you donate to Athenian, payments are processed securely through Stripe. Athenian does not receive or store your credit card, billing address, or personal financial data.
Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

3. Cookies & Tracking
Athenian does not use cookies or analytics tools to track visitors.
 However, third-party platforms such as Amazon, Fourthwall, or Stripe may use cookies as part of their normal operations. Please refer to their policies to learn more.

4. Email & Communications
If you choose to email us directly (for example, with a question, collaboration request, or program inquiry), we will only use your email address to respond.
 We do not add emails to marketing lists unless you explicitly subscribe.

5. Children’s Privacy
Our website is accessible to all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. All purchases and donations must be made by adults through third-party platforms.

6. External Links
Our website may contain links to other organizations or services.
 Athenian is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external site.

7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your interaction with our site, contact us at: Contact Page