sound doctrine studies

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to SoundDoctrineStudies.org! This website is owned and operated by Sound Doctrine Studies Co. (hereinafter referred to as SDS), a registered organization in the state of Illinois. This website (hereinafter referred to as Site) is designed to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life through the writing and teaching of Ian Carlson.

Your Use of This Site

You agree that your use of this Site is subject to the following Privacy Policy. This may be modified at any time by SDS; the date of the most recent changes or revisions will appear at the top of this page. Continued access to the Site by you will constitute your acceptance of any changes or revisions to the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Privacy Policy, please stop visiting the Site.

Links and Third Party Sites

This Privacy Policy applies only to information we collect at and through the Site. Our Site may contain links to third party sites that are not owned or controlled by SDS. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the Privacy Policy of such other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Site and to read the Privacy Policies of each and every website you visit. Our company will not share or sell the customer’s consent for SMS messages and phone numbers collected for SMS messages to any third parties under any circumstances.

Mobile Terms of Service

The Sound Doctrine Studies Co. mobile message service (the “Service”) is operated by Sound Doctrine Studies Co. (“Sound Doctrine Studies Co.”, “we”, or “us”). Your use of the Service constitutes your agreement to these terms and conditions (“Mobile Terms”). We may modify or cancel the Service or any of its features without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may also modify these Mobile Terms at any time and your continued use of the Service following the effective date of any such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.

By consenting to Sound Doctrine Studies Co.’s SMS/text messaging service, you agree to receive recurring SMS/text messages from and on behalf of Sound Doctrine Studies Co. through your wireless provider to the mobile number you provided, even if your mobile number is registered on any state or federal Do Not Call list. Text messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system or other technology. Service-related messages may include updates, alerts, and information (e.g., order updates, account alerts, etc.). Promotional messages may include specials, promotions, and other marketing offers (e.g., cart reminders).

You understand that you do not have to sign up for this program in order to make any purchases, and your consent is not a condition of any purchase with Sound Doctrine Studies Co. Your participation in this program is completely voluntary.

We do not charge for the Service, but you are responsible for all charges and fees associated with text messaging imposed by your wireless provider. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Check your mobile plan and contact your wireless provider for details. You are solely responsible for all charges related to SMS/text messages, including charges from your wireless provider.

You may opt-out of the Service at any time. Text the single keyword command STOP or click the unsubscribe link (where available) in any text message to cancel. You’ll receive a one-time opt-out confirmation text message. No further messages will be sent to your mobile device, unless initiated by you. If you have subscribed to other Sound Doctrine Studies Co. mobile message programs and wish to cancel, except where applicable law requires otherwise, you will need to opt out separately from those programs by following the instructions provided in their respective mobile terms.

For Service support or assistance, email SoundDoctrineStudies@gmail.com

We may change any short code or telephone number we use to operate the Service at any time and will notify you of these changes. You acknowledge that any messages, including any STOP or HELP requests you send to a short code or telephone number we have changed may not be received and we will not be responsible for honoring requests made in such messages.

The wireless carriers supported by the Service are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You agree to provide us with a valid mobile number. If you get a new mobile number, you will need to sign up for the program with your new number.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that we will not be liable for failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any information sent through the Service, any errors in such information, and/or any action you may or may not take in reliance on the information or Service.

We respect your right to privacy. To see how we collect and use your personal information, please see “Your Data” below.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

SDS has created this Privacy Policy to assure visitors that we are concerned about, and respect your privacy, while visiting our Site. SDS is the sole owner of the information collected on this Site. We will never sell, share, or rent this information to others, unless such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order or other legal process; protect our rights or property; protect the safety and security of our other visitors; or enforce our Terms and Conditions. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.

Your Data

SDS collects information from our users at several different points on our website. Examples included but are not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone Number
  • Credit/Debit Card Information
  • Order Information
  • Billing Information
  • Shipping Information

Log Files

This Site uses IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the Site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personal identifiable information but may include information such as your computer’s IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other non-personally identifiable information and statistics.

Cookies

The Site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information.

Most cookies are known as “session cookies”. They are deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies (“persistent cookies”) are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete cookies at any time in the security settings of your browser. You can object in principle to the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Facebook Pixel

This Site uses the Facebook Pixel. This allows user behavior to be tracked on this Site if logged in to Facebook. Facebook may link this information to your Facebook account and also use it for its own promotional purposes, in accordance with Facebook’s Data Usage Policy https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.You can object to the collection of your data by Facebook pixel, or to the use of your data for the purpose of displaying Facebook ads by contacting the following address: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

Security

The security of your Personal Information is important to us. When users submit sensitive information via the Site, your information is protected both online and off-line. When our Site asks users to enter sensitive information, that information is encrypted and is protected with SSL encryption software. But remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Site and the Terms and Conditions, you may contact us using the information below:

SoundDoctrineStudies@gmail.com

Updated 3/16/26