Last Updated: December 2025

Williams Group Consultants (“WGC”), Butterfly Typeface Publishing (“BTP”), and IrisMWilliams.com (“IMW”), collectively referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us,” are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, clients, authors, and readers.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
   
• How we use it
   
• How we protect it
   
• Your rights regarding your personal data
   

By using our websites, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

We may collect information in the following ways:

When you:

• Request services or consultations
   
• Complete intake or inquiry forms
   
• Download guides or digital products
   
• Sign up for newsletters
   
• Submit files (manuscripts, images, text)
   
• Register for workshops or events
   
• Purchase books or merchandise
   

You may be asked to provide:

• Full name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Mailing address
   
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party systems)
   
• Project documents and creative files
   
• Social media links
   
• Professional background or biography (if submitting as an author)
   

When you browse our websites, we may automatically gather:

• IP address
   
• Browser type
   
• Device type
   
• Pages visited
   
• Referring website
   
• Time spent on each page
   
• Anonymous usage statistics
   

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and website functionality.

We do not store or have access to your full payment details.
All payments are securely processed through trusted third-party providers such as:

• Stripe
   
• PayPal
   
• Square
   
• Ecommerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce)
   

These providers collect financial data necessary to process your payments.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
   
• To manage editing, publishing, and consulting projects
   
• To process payments and send invoices
   
• To deliver digital downloads and purchased products
   
• To send newsletters, announcements, and promotional offers (only if you opt in)
   
• To improve website functionality and customer experience
   
• To comply with legal obligations
   

For authors and clients:

• Your information may be used to communicate project updates, timelines, proofs, contracts, or royalty statements.
   
• Manuscripts, illustrations, and project files are used exclusively for your publishing services.
   

We never sell your information.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only with trusted partners when necessary to provide services, such as:

• Editors
   
• Illustrators
   
• Graphic designers
   
• Printers and distributors (e.g., Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu)
   
• Website hosting providers
   
• Email marketing systems
   
• Payment processors
   

These third parties are required to use your information solely for the services you request.

We use cookies to:

• Improve website load speed
   
• Track user preferences
   
• Provide analytics
   
• Enhance navigation
   
• Deliver customized content
   

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect site performance.

We take data protection seriously and use industry-standard safeguards to secure your information, including:

• Encrypted communication via HTTPS
   
• Secure password-protected systems
   
• Limited staff/vendor access to sensitive data
   
• Regular monitoring for unauthorized access or anomalies
   

While we use commercially reasonable measures, no digital transmission is 100% guaranteed secure.

We retain personal and project information only as long as necessary to:

• Complete your project
   
• Maintain required business records
   
• Comply with legal and accounting obligations
   

You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to contractual or legal requirements.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold
   
• Request corrections or updates
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Opt out of marketing communications
   
• Withdraw consent for data use
   
• Request a copy of your information in portable format
   

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: ButterflyTypeface@gmail.com

You will only receive marketing emails if you sign up voluntarily.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer or by contacting us.

Transactional emails—such as invoices, digital downloads, project updates, appointment reminders, or contract-related notices—cannot be unsubscribed because they are required to deliver your purchased services.

Our websites are not intended for individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we learn that a child has submitted information, we will delete it promptly.

Our websites may contain links to external sites such as:

• Amazon
   
• Social media platforms
   
• Retail bookstores
   
• Tools and resources
   

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

If you access our websites from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed and stored in the U.S. By using our sites, you consent to this transfer.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When revised, the updated date will appear at the top of the page.
Continued use of our websites signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Williams Group Consultants
Website: WilliamsGroupConsultants.info
Email: ButterflyTypeface@gmail.com

Butterfly Typeface Publishing
Website: ButterflyTypeface.com

Iris M. Williams — Author
Website: IrisMWilliams.com