Last updated July 25, 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains how Our Lady Water (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit holywaterlourdes.com (the “site”). By using the site you agree to this policy.
Who we are
Our Lady Water is an independent devotional project and small shop offering holy water from Our Lady of Lourdes. The site publishes devotional and educational articles about holy water and links to our shop on Etsy for purchases.
Information we collect
When you contact us or subscribe, you may give us your name and email address. When you simply browse, some information is collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages viewed, and the time of your visit. This happens through cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the site work and help us understand how it is used. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Our cookie consent banner lets visitors in applicable regions choose which non essential cookies to allow.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics sets cookies and collects usage data. You can read Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy and opt out of Google Analytics using the browser add on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising
We may use third party advertising, including Google AdSense. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at google.com/settings/ads, and you can opt out of some third party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices. You can review Google’s advertising policies at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the site, respond to your messages, send updates you request, keep the site secure, and comply with the law. We do not sell your personal information.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of certain uses. To make a request, contact us through our contact page.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Data retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, and we take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Links to other sites
The site links to other websites, including our Etsy shop and outside resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date above shows when it was last revised.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy, please reach us through our contact page.