Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2, 2026  •  Last Updated: September 2, 2026  •  Jurisdiction: Colorado, USA
This Privacy Policy explains how Kristen Christy Cares collects, uses, and shares information when you visit kristenchristycares.com, engage with our services, or purchase our programs. Colorado residents have additional rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), detailed in Section 6.

1. About Us

Kristen Christy Cares is a Colorado-based professional speaking, training, and resilience education business. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:

Kristen Christy Cares
Email: kristen@kristenchristycares.com
Website: www.kristenchristycares.com
State of Operation: Colorado, USA

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, organization, and job title submitted through inquiry forms, booking requests, or newsletter sign-ups.
  • Purchase and registration data: Billing name, address, and payment details processed securely through third-party processors. We do not store full card numbers.
  • Program enrollment data: Information provided when registering for workshops, online courses, speaking events, or training programs.
  • Communications: Messages and correspondence sent via email, contact forms, or social media.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages visited, time on page, links clicked, referring URLs, and browser or device type.
  • Approximate location data: Derived from your IP address.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: See Section 4 below.

C. Information From Third Parties

  • Social media platforms when you interact with our accounts or share our content
  • Co-hosting organizations or event partners who refer you to our services
  • Analytics and marketing platforms integrated with our site

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to inquiries and deliver requested services
  • Process payments, bookings, and program registrations
  • Deliver online courses, digital content, and training programs
  • Send newsletters, promotional content, and event updates (with your consent)
  • Improve our website, content, and service offerings
  • Prevent fraud and maintain platform security
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site is hosted on Squarespace, which places cookies necessary for basic site functionality. We may also use:

  • Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site. Opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel: When active, to measure advertising performance and serve relevant ads to site visitors.
  • Email marketing platform cookies: Placed when you subscribe to our email list or click tracked links in our emails.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only as follows:

  • Service providers: Hosting (Squarespace), CRM and marketing platforms, payment processors, and email providers under contractual obligations.
  • Event co-organizers: When relevant, as disclosed at registration.
  • Legal compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or court order.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.

6. Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Rights

If you are a Colorado resident, the Colorado Privacy Act (C.R.S. Section 6-1-1301 et seq.) grants you specific rights regarding your personal data, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Right to Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable, readily usable format.
  • Right to Opt Out: Opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling with significant effects.

To exercise these rights, email kristen@kristenchristycares.com. We will respond within 45 days. If still unsatisfied, contact the Colorado Attorney General at coag.gov.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Financial and purchase records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for tax compliance purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No internet transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we revise the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

Kristen Christy Cares
kristen@kristenchristycares.com
Colorado, USA

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