Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Aubrey McDade Jr. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us, purchase books, request a speaking engagement, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our online presence.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the website. We may update this policy from time to time, and continued use of the site after any update indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in a few different ways, depending on how you engage with us.

Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address.
• Booking or speaking inquiry details.
• Book purchase or donation information.
• Newsletter subscription information and email preferences.
• Messages sent through contact forms, social channels, and direct email.
• Any optional feedback, survey responses, or testimonials you provide.

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and navigation patterns.
• Cookies and similar tracking technology data used for analytics and site performance.
• Information about clicks, conversions, and engagement with email or promotional content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide a better experience, respond to your interests, and support the operations of the brand and website.

• To respond to inquiries, speaking requests, and event opportunities.
• To process purchases, donations, and related confirmations.
• To send newsletters, updates, event invitations, and relevant communications.
• To improve website content, messaging, user experience, and performance.
• To maintain security, detect fraud, and protect the integrity of the site.
• To comply with legal and contractual obligations where required.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information for marketing purposes. We may share information only in limited circumstances, including the following:

• With trusted service providers who help us operate the website, send email, process payments, or analyze traffic.
• When required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request.
• To protect our legal rights, our users, and the safety of our community.
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, acquisition, or similar transaction.

Any third-party provider we work with is expected to handle your information responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy standards.

5. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking

We may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our site and where they found us. This helps us improve content, optimize performance, and understand which topics resonate.

• Essential cookies help the site operate correctly.
• Analytics cookies help us understand traffic patterns and engagement.
• Marketing cookies may be used when relevant for campaign tracking and conversion measurement.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features or functionality of the site.

6. Payment Information

If you purchase a book or make a donation through our website, payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card details on our servers.

Transactions may include limited billing and order information needed to complete the purchase and maintain records for accounting or customer support purposes.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, so we encourage users to exercise caution with sensitive information shared online.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will review your request and respond in accordance with applicable law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites or platforms. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information to them.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent or where prohibited by law.

If we learn that a child has provided personal information without valid consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our operations, services, legal requirements, or user experience. When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request access to your information, or need to exercise a privacy preference, please contact us directly.