Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026
Last Updated: June 2026

1. Who We Are

The Graceful Abide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a lifestyle and faith blog operated by Keithra J, based in Tennessee. Our website is located at thegracefulabide.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

Email address and name — when you subscribe to our email list, download a freebie, or contact us through our contact form.
Payment and billing information — when you purchase a digital product. Note: payment transactions are processed by a third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or Gumroad). We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
Messages and content — any information you submit through contact forms or community features.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain data, including:

IP address and general location (state/country level)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools may collect data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Deliver content, newsletters, and resources you’ve requested
Process and fulfill digital product purchases
Improve our website, content, and offerings
Communicate with you about updates, new content, or promotions
Comply with legal obligations
Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

Our website contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you purchase through those links — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in.

We use third-party services including, but not limited to:

Email marketing platforms (e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp, or similar)
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to review them.

5. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Some content on this website may be created or assisted using AI tools (such as Claude by Anthropic, ChatGPT, or similar). We use AI to assist with writing, editing, and content ideation. All AI-assisted content is reviewed and approved by Keithra J before publication.

We do not use AI to collect, process, or analyze your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email we send
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [your contact email]

Tennessee Residents: Tennessee enacted the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), which became effective July 1, 2024. As a small business, you may fall below the thresholds that trigger full TIPA compliance obligations, but we are committed to honoring reasonable data requests from all users.

9. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

The Graceful Abide
Keithra J
Tennessee, USA
Email: [your contact email]
Website: thegracefulabide.com

Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 2026
Last Updated: June 2026

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using thegracefulabide.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. About This Site

The Graceful Abide is owned and operated by Keithra J, a sole proprietorship based in Tennessee. The Site provides blog content, digital products, free resources, and affiliate-linked recommendations related to faith, lifestyle, intentional living, blogging, and related topics.

2. Use of This Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others. You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or resell any content from this Site without written permission
Use our content or resources to create competing products
Attempt to access restricted areas of the Site or interfere with its operation
Impersonate Keithra J or The Graceful Abide in any way

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to blog posts, graphics, digital products, templates, photography, logos, and written copy — is the intellectual property of Keithra J / The Graceful Abide unless otherwise stated. See our Copyright Notice below for full details.

4. Digital Products

When you purchase a digital product from The Graceful Abide, you receive a personal, non-transferable license to use that product for your own personal or business use, unless otherwise stated in the product description. You may not:

Resell, redistribute, or share digital products with others
Claim digital products as your own creation
Use digital products to create derivative works for commercial sale without written permission

All digital product sales are final. Due to the nature of digital downloads, we do not offer refunds unless the product is defective or significantly different from its description. If you experience an issue, please contact us within 7 days of purchase.

5. Affiliate Links & Sponsorships

Some links on this Site are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you. We are committed to transparency and only recommend products and services we trust. Sponsored content, where applicable, will be disclosed clearly.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclosure

Some content on this Site is created or assisted with the help of artificial intelligence tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by Keithra J prior to publication. We make every effort to ensure accuracy and authenticity, but we encourage you to verify any information you act upon.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this Site is provided “as is” for informational and educational purposes only. The Graceful Abide makes no representations or warranties of any kind — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided.

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional for decisions in those areas.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Tennessee law, Keithra J (doing business as The Graceful Abide) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) this Site or its content.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute endorsement.

10. User-Submitted Content

If you submit comments, testimonials, or other content to this Site, you grant The Graceful Abide a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with our website and social media, with attribution where appropriate.

You represent that any content you submit does not violate any third-party rights or applicable law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Tennessee.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be reflected by a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at:

The Graceful Abide
Keithra J
Tennessee, USA
Email: [your contact email]
Website: thegracefulabide.com

Copyright Notice

Ownership

All original content published on thegracefulabide.com — including but not limited to blog posts, articles, essays, photographs, graphics, illustrations, logos, digital products, templates, worksheets, email content, and social media content — is the exclusive intellectual property of Keithra J / The Graceful Abide (a sole proprietorship), unless otherwise indicated.

This copyright applies to all content whether it was created entirely by Keithra J, created with the assistance of AI tools, or produced in collaboration with third parties under written agreement.

What You May Do

With proper credit and a link back to the original content, you may:

Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) from blog posts for editorial, commentary, or educational purposes
Share links to our content on social media

What You May NOT Do

Without our express written permission, you may not:

Reproduce, republish, copy, or distribute our content in full or substantial part
Use our content in commercial products, courses, or paid materials
Modify, translate, or create derivative works from our content
Remove or alter any copyright notices or attribution on our materials
Claim our AI-assisted or original content as your own

Digital Products

Digital products sold through The Graceful Abide are protected by copyright and sold under a personal use license only. Redistribution, resale, or sharing of purchased digital products is strictly prohibited.

AI-Assisted Content

Some content published on this Site has been created with the assistance of AI writing or editing tools. All such content has been reviewed, substantially edited, and approved by Keithra J. AI-assisted content is original work under our copyright and subject to the same protections as all other content on this Site.

DMCA Policy

If you believe any content on this Site infringes upon your copyright, please contact us promptly with the following information:

A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
The URL(s) where the allegedly infringing content appears
Your contact information
A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
Your electronic or physical signature

We will investigate all legitimate DMCA claims and respond promptly.

DMCA Contact:
Email: [your contact email]
Subject Line: DMCA Notice — The Graceful Abide

Contact for Permissions

To request permission to use our content beyond what is described above, please contact:

The Graceful Abide
Keithra J
Email: [your contact email]
Website: thegracefulabide.com