Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kenneth Spresley ("we," "us," "our," or "Kenneth") operates kennethspresley.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

Contact Forms: When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, inquiry type, and message. This information is processed through Formspree for email delivery.

Newsletter Sign-Up: When you subscribe to our monthly newsletter via the sticky footer or sidebar forms, we collect your email address. This data is stored and managed by MailerLite, our email service provider.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Browser and Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address through standard web analytics.

Cookies: Our Site uses basic cookies for navigation and user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your contact form inquiries
• To send you monthly newsletters and updates (if you've subscribed)
• To announce new projects, books, speaking engagements, or initiatives
• To understand how our Site is used and improve our content
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Formspree: Contact form submissions are processed through Formspree, a third-party email service. Your contact information is shared with Formspree to deliver your message to us.

MailerLite: Newsletter email addresses are stored and managed by MailerLite. Your email is used solely for sending you our monthly newsletter and related communications. MailerLite is GDPR-compliant and does not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

No Sale of Data: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

6. CAN-SPAM Compliance (US Residents)

Our newsletters comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Every email we send includes:

• Clear identification of who the email is from
• An accurate subject line
• A physical mailing address
• An easy, one-click unsubscribe mechanism

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously. We use industry-standard practices to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all Site communications
• Secure third-party services (Formspree, MailerLite) that comply with data protection standards
• Regular security monitoring and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

Contact Form Data: Your contact information is retained for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry, typically 12 months unless we need it longer for legal or business purposes.

Newsletter Subscriber Data: Your email address is retained as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Upon unsubscribing, MailerLite removes your email from active subscriber lists (per CAN-SPAM and GDPR requirements).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites (e.g., YOKED, Pitch Cloud Media, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us: