KellyRScott.com (“Site”) is owned and operated by Kelly R. Scott (“Kelly R. Scott,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit this Site, submit a form, contact us, sign up for communications, or otherwise interact with us online.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information collected automatically when you visit the Site.
Information you provide directly
We may collect information such as:
your name
email address
phone number
company or organization name
website or social media links
event or inquiry details
any other information you submit through contact forms, speaking inquiries, media requests, newsletter signups, or other forms on the Site
Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
browser type
device type
operating system
referring website
pages viewed
dates and times of visits
usage patterns and interactions with the Site
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and similar technologies to improve Site functionality, analyze usage, remember preferences, measure performance, and support marketing or advertising efforts.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
operate, maintain, and improve the Site
respond to your inquiries, requests, or messages
process speaking, media, podcast, collaboration, or partnership requests
send newsletters, updates, promotional emails, or other communications if you opt in or otherwise permit us to do so
provide content, downloads, digital resources, or other offerings you request
monitor and analyze Site usage, trends, and performance
personalize user experience and improve content relevance
protect the security and integrity of the Site
comply with legal obligations
enforce our Terms and Conditions and other policies
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense of exchanging it for money. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site or support our business, including website hosting providers, analytics providers, email marketing platforms, scheduling tools, form processors, payment processors, customer relationship management platforms, or other business support services.
Legal and compliance purposes
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a legal obligation, respond to lawful requests, investigate potential violations, or protect the safety of users or others.
Business transfers
If the Site or related assets are sold, transferred, merged, or otherwise reorganized, information collected through the Site may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With your direction or consent
We may share your information where you direct us to do so or where you otherwise consent.
4. Email Communications and Marketing
If you subscribe to updates, download resources, submit an inquiry, or otherwise provide your contact information, we may send you communications related to Kelly R. Scott, the Site, speaking opportunities, media appearances, offerings, updates, or related brand activity, subject to applicable law.
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you administrative or transactional messages when appropriate.
5. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how users interact with the Site, improve performance, remember settings, and support communications or marketing efforts.
Third-party tools such as website analytics providers, advertising platforms, social media platforms, embedded media providers, and email marketing services may also use cookies or related technologies in connection with the Site.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
6. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, articles, podcasts, publications, social media platforms, videos, or other external resources. We may also embed third-party content on the Site.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
7. Affiliate Links, Sponsored Content, and Recommendations
From time to time, the Site may include affiliate links, sponsored content, brand collaborations, endorsements, recommendations, or similar promotional content. If you click certain links or make a purchase through them, we may receive compensation.
Any such relationships will be disclosed as appropriate. However, your interactions with third-party businesses, products, and services are between you and those third parties.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to respond to inquiries, maintain records, provide requested services or communications, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
The specific retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
request access to personal information we hold about you
request correction of inaccurate information
request deletion of personal information
opt out of certain communications or uses of your information
request information about how your data is collected, used, or disclosed
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information listed below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
12. Do Not Track
Some web browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to these signals, this Site may not respond to them.
13. International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you acknowledge and consent to such transfer and processing, subject to applicable law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
Kelly R. Scott
1714 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864
Phone: 618-242-4595
