About This Website
This privacy policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit WhenLeadingHurts.com.
The website provides information about When Leading Hurts: Understanding and Healing from Traumatic Experiences of Leadership, its editors, related publications and research, and opportunities for speaking, consulting, and collaboration.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact or information-request form
- Contact us by email
- Request information about speaking, consulting, research, media, or collaboration opportunities
- Subscribe to receive updates, if an email subscription option is offered
This information may include your name, email address, organization, telephone number, and any information you include in your message.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, medical, or emergency information through the website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, the website host and related technical services may automatically collect limited information such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- General website usage and diagnostic information
This information may be used to operate the website, maintain security, identify technical problems, prevent spam, and understand how visitors use the site.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Communicate about speaking, consulting, research, media, or collaboration inquiries
- Provide requested website or book-related information
- Send updates when a visitor has chosen to receive them
- Maintain and improve the website
- Monitor website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Contact Forms
When you submit a form, the information you enter may be transmitted by email and stored within the website, its hosting account, or the form service used to process the submission.
Form submissions may also be checked by an automated spam-prevention or security service. Such services may process technical information including your IP address, browser information, and form activity.
Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for basic functionality, security, accessibility, and website performance.
Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website. You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies, although doing so may affect certain website functions.
If optional analytics, embedded media, or subscription tools are added, those services may place additional cookies as described in their own privacy policies.
Website Analytics
Use this section only if analytics are installed:
The website may use an analytics service to understand general visitor activity, such as which pages are visited, how visitors reach the website, and what types of devices they use.
Analytics information is used to assess and improve the website. Depending on the service used, information such as your IP address, device information, approximate location, and browsing activity may be processed by the analytics provider.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Pages on this website may include content or features provided by third parties, such as:
- Videos
- Social media links
- Email subscription forms
- Maps
- Anti-spam or security tools
- Embedded publications or media
- External font or design services
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly. Those providers may collect information, use cookies, or monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Links to Other Websites
This website contains links to third-party websites, including the American Psychological Association website where visitors may obtain information about or pre-order the book.
When you follow an external link, the privacy practices of that website apply. When Leading Hurts is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
The website does not directly process book orders, payments, or payment-card information. Purchases made through an external bookseller or publisher are governed by that provider’s policies.
How Information May Be Shared
Personal information may be shared only when reasonably necessary with:
- The website owners and authorized administrators
- Website hosting and technical-support providers
- Email, contact-form, security, spam-prevention, or analytics providers
- Professional advisers or service providers assisting with legitimate website operations
- Government authorities or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect legal rights, safety, or security
Service providers may access information only as needed to perform services related to the website.
How Long We Retain Information
Contact inquiries and related correspondence may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to the inquiry
- Maintain appropriate business records
- Manage an ongoing professional relationship
- Address legal, security, or administrative requirements
Technical logs and analytics information may be retained according to the practices of the website host and applicable service providers.
Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted or anonymized.
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to request:
- Access to information held about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of information
- A copy of information you provided
- Withdrawal of consent for optional communications
These rights may be subject to legal exceptions and verification of your identity.
To stop receiving optional email updates, use the unsubscribe link included in the email or contact us directly.
California law grants specific rights to consumers when a business falls within the law’s coverage thresholds. Those rights can include access, correction, deletion, and the ability to opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact us so that the information can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated as the website, its features, or applicable requirements change. The updated date at the top of the page will indicate when the policy was most recently revised.
Contact
Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this privacy policy may be directed to:
When Leading Hurts
Email:
Website: https://whenleadinghurts.com