Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 7, 2025

Last Updated: February 7, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to ScottTisch.com, the official website of author Scott Tisch. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our email list. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, including:

Email address (when you subscribe to our mailing list or download a free resource)
First name (if provided during signup)
Any other information you choose to share through contact forms or email correspondence

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website or source
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Date and time of your visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To send you email newsletters, book release announcements, and other updates you have opted in to receive
To deliver free resources (lead magnets) you have requested
To respond to your inquiries or correspondence
To analyze website traffic and improve our content and user experience
To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

MailerLite

We use MailerLite as our email marketing platform. When you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address and any other information you provide are stored and processed by MailerLite in accordance with their privacy policy. You can review MailerLite's privacy policy at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Website Hosting and Analytics

Our website may use analytics tools to track visitor behavior in aggregate. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about how you interact with our site. This data is used solely to improve our website and content.

Amazon and Affiliate Links

Our website may contain links to Amazon and other retailers where our books are available for purchase. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We may participate in affiliate programs and earn commissions on purchases made through our links. These affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.

Social Media

Our website may include links to social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). If you interact with these platforms through our site, their respective privacy policies apply.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

Types of cookies we may use include:

Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing cookies: Used to track the effectiveness of our advertising

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and email communications (such as MailerLite), subject to their agreement to keep your information confidential
When required by law or in response to valid legal processes
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our email list, your information will be removed from our active mailing list, though some records may be retained as required for legal or administrative purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send
Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate information
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at scott@scotttisch.com.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at the email address provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Scott Tisch

Email: info@scotttisch.com

Website: ScottTisch.com