Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us through our website forms
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our weekly reflections
Story Submissions: Any personal information you choose to share when submitting stories or experiences
Consultation Inquiries: Information provided when requesting speaking engagements or consultation services

Information Automatically Collected

Website Analytics: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site through Google Analytics
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve website functionality and user experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
Send weekly newsletter reflections (only with your consent)
Improve our website content and podcast episodes
Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
Consider story submissions for potential podcast episodes (with your permission)
Schedule speaking engagements or consultation services

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (email service providers, analytics tools)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information for specific purposes (such as featuring your story in a podcast episode)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can control cookie settings through your web browser preferences.

Email Communications

Newsletter subscriptions are entirely voluntary
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
We will never spam you or share your email with marketers
You'll only receive our weekly reflections and occasional important updates

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
Contact us with privacy concerns

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the contact form on this website.

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to transparency and protecting your personal information while building meaningful connections through Shared Light Podcast.