Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TIA Publishing, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the official website of Kenneth E. LeGrand.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address, name (optional), and content preferences
• Contact us: Name, email address, and any information you include in your message
• Request free content: Email address to deliver sample chapters or bonus materials
• Inquire about speaking engagements: Name, email, organization, and event details

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
• Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Referral data: How you arrived at our website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and email communications you've subscribed to
• To deliver free content such as sample chapters and bonus materials
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To notify you about new book releases, events, and updates
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

5. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our website and deliver services (e.g., email marketing platforms, web hosting)
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With your consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com for book purchases and social media platforms. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Your interactions with these third-party sites are governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure storage of personal data
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to two years unless longer retention is required for ongoing correspondence or legal purposes.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to delete personal information held by businesses
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at the email address below.

11. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our systems.

12. International Users

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.