WholeStory Speech (“WholeStory Speech,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit wholestoryspeech.com (the “Site”), engage our speaking services, or interact with our books, microbooks, and resources.
This policy applies to California residents in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
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1Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Event/Booking Information: Organization name, event date, audience size, goals, and other details submitted through our contact or booking forms
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence you send us
- Payment Information: Billing details when purchasing books, microbooks, or resources through our store (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card numbers)
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies
- Newsletter/Subscription Data: Email address and preferences if you subscribe to updates
2How We Collect Information
- Directly from you when you fill out a contact form, book a speaking engagement, purchase resources, or subscribe to our newsletter
- Automatically through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools when you browse the Site
- From third parties such as payment processors or scheduling platforms you interact with through our Site
3How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule speaking engagements
- Process purchases and deliver books, microbooks, and resources
- Send requested updates, newsletters, or event confirmations
- Improve our Site, content, and services
- Maintain the security and integrity of our Site
- Comply with legal obligations
4Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Site, process payments, send emails, or manage scheduling (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of WholeStory Speech, our clients, or others
We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For full details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
6Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold about you
- Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (Note: WholeStory Speech does not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at rochel@wholestoryspeech.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within the timeframe required by law.
7Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for parents, educators, and organizations, not for direct use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date, and material changes will be communicated as required by law.
12Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
WholeStory Speech
Email: rochel@wholestoryspeech.com