Privacy Notice
Sterner Inspirations
Effective Date: 04/07/2025
Sterner Inspirations (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is protected, and your rights regarding that information.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in several ways.
Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
• Subscribe to our email newsletter
• Contact us through a website form
• Schedule a call or consultation
• Request speaking information
• Purchase products or resources
This information may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization or company name
• Any message or information you provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
This may include:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring websites
• Approximate geographic location
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
• Respond to inquiries and communication requests
• Schedule consultations or discovery calls
• Deliver newsletters, updates, or resources you request
• Provide products or services
• Improve website functionality and content
• Monitor and analyze website usage
• Maintain security and prevent misuse of the website
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:
Consent
When you voluntarily provide your information (for example subscribing to an email list).
Contractual necessity
When information is required to schedule services, provide resources, or fulfill a request.
Legitimate interest
For website analytics, communication with visitors, and improvement of services.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
• Remember user preferences
• Enable certain website features
• Measure website performance
• Support analytics tools
You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to operate our website and deliver services. These providers may process information on our behalf.
Examples may include:
• Website hosting through Squarespace
• Analytics services such as Google Analytics
• Scheduling services such as Calendly
• Email marketing services
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they process data.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Typical retention periods may include:
• Contact inquiries retained for up to 12 months
• Email subscription information retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data retained according to analytics provider settings (typically up to 26 months)
Information may also be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
Because our website and service providers may operate in the United States, your information may be transferred and stored outside your country of residence.
By using this website, you consent to such transfers.
9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us using the contact information below.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the **California Consumer Privacy Act provides additional rights.
You have the right to:
• Request disclosure of the personal information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Know whether your personal information is sold or shared
• Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Sterner Inspirations does not sell personal information.
To make a request regarding your California privacy rights, contact us using the information below.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we learn that information has been collected from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
12. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Sterner Inspirations
info@sternerinspirations.com