Whitney Herrington ("I," "me," or "my") operates whitneyherrington.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the Site, subscribe to receive communications, or contact me, and how that information is used.
1. Information Collected
Information You Provide
I may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to receive newsletters, articles, updates, or other communications; and
- Information you provide when contacting me by email regarding press, speaking, board, advisory, or other professional inquiries.
You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the Site.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, the Site's hosting provider and other service providers may automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser or device type, referring website, pages visited, and similar usage information.
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, email signup forms, or basic website analytics.
2. How Information Is Used
I may use personal information collected through the Site to operate and maintain the Site, respond to inquiries, send communications you have requested or subscribed to, understand how visitors use the Site, improve its content, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
I do not sell your personal information.
I do not use information collected through this Site for third-party targeted advertising.
3. Email Communications and Kit
Email subscriptions are managed using Kit.com ("Kit"), a third-party email marketing and subscriber management service.
If you subscribe to my email list, information such as your name and email address may be stored and processed by Kit on my behalf in accordance with Kit's own privacy practices.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
4. Service Providers
I may provide limited personal information to service providers that help operate the Site or provide related services, including website hosting, website functionality, analytics, security, and email delivery.
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by their own applicable terms and privacy policies.
I may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect my rights, safety, or property or the rights, safety, or property of others.
5. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to websites, videos, social media platforms, publications, or other services operated by third parties.
I do not control the privacy practices of those third parties. If you leave the Site or interact with third-party content or services, their own privacy policies and terms will apply.
6. Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Email subscriber information may be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Information contained in professional correspondence may be retained as reasonably necessary to respond to the inquiry, maintain appropriate business records, or comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Choices
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link contained in those communications.
You may also contact me to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that I maintain about you. Certain information may be retained when required or permitted by law.
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site.
9. Data Security
Reasonable measures are used to protect personal information collected through the Site. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, my practices, or applicable law.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact
Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information collected through the Site may be sent to: