Legal
Privacy Policy
Effective date: 24 June 2025 | Last updated: 24 June 2025
1. Who we are
This website (lizbursten.com) is the personal site of author and speaker Elizabeth (“Liz”) Bursten, accessible at https://lizbursten.com (the “Service”). The Site is built and hosted on the Framer platform. For privacy-related questions, you can reach us at [email protected].
2. Information we collect
| Category | Examples | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information you provide directly | Name, email address and message content you submit through the Contact form; email address you enter to receive the free “Perspective is Power Workbook” download. | You | Responding to your enquiry; providing downloads, newsletters or event details at your request. |
| Automatic usage data | IP address, device type, browser, referring page, time-stamp, pages visited and interactions (e.g., button clicks). | Your device, cookies and similar technologies | Site operation, security, analytics and user-experience improvement. |
| Cookie and tracking data | Framer-essential cookies, analytics cookies (e.g., Framer Insights or Google Analytics) and marketing/affiliate cookies when you click “Buy on Amazon” or external charity links. | Your device; third-party partners | Site functionality, aggregated statistics, advertising or affiliate attribution. |
| Social-media or external data | Public information from your social-media profile if you interact with our content (likes, shares, comments). | Social networks | Community engagement; marketing insight. |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (race, religion, health, etc.) or data from children under 13 (see Section 12).
3. Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
- Consent — e.g., when you tick the box confirming you have read this Privacy Policy before sending a message.
- Contract — to fulfil a request you make (send the workbook, respond to a speaking-engagement enquiry).
- Legitimate interests — running and securing the Site, detecting abuse and performing basic analytics.
- Legal obligation — complying with applicable laws or lawful requests from authorities.
4. How we use your information
- Communications — to answer enquiries, send requested materials or deliver newsletters you opted into.
- Downloads & purchases — to facilitate workbook delivery or redirect you to Amazon for book purchases.
- Site operation & security — to keep the Service online, prevent fraud and diagnose technical problems.
- Analytics & improvement — to understand how visitors use the Site and improve content and layout.
- Marketing — with your consent, to send updates about new books, events or resources and to attribute Amazon affiliate traffic.
5. Cookies & similar technologies
| Type | What they do | Opt-out |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core functions (page navigation, form submission). | Cannot be disabled within the Site. |
| Analytics | Collect aggregated, pseudonymized statistics on visits and clicks. | Via browser settings or dedicated opt-out link (where offered). |
| Marketing / affiliate | Track referral clicks to Amazon or nonprofit partner sites for attribution. | Disable in your browser or refuse cookies in the banner (where provided). |
Most browsers let you delete or block cookies; doing so may affect Site functionality.
6. How we share information
| Recipient | Reason |
|---|---|
| Service providers (Framer, email-delivery services, analytics vendors) | Site hosting, email delivery, analytics. |
| E-commerce or affiliate partners (Amazon) | To fulfil a purchase or track referral commissions. |
| Legal authorities | If required by law, court order or to protect our rights. |
We do not sell your personal data.
7. International data transfers
The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to—and stored on—U.S. servers. Where required, we rely on standard contractual clauses or comparable safeguards.
8. Data retention
- Contact-form messages: up to 24 months after last correspondence.
- Newsletter subscriber data: until you unsubscribe or 3 years of inactivity.
- Analytics data (aggregated, non-identifiable): up to 26 months.
- Cookies: per their individual lifespans (see Section 5).
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
9. Security
We implement HTTPS encryption, firewalls, access controls and periodic audits. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration or disclosure.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing).
- Receive a copy of your data in portable format.
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.
11. California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use and disclose.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell data).
Submit requests via the contact methods in Section 1. We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
12. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us to request deletion.
13. Third-party links
The Site contains links to external sites (e.g., Amazon, 50 Legs Foundation). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes signifies acceptance.
15. Contact
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Liz Bursten — Privacy
Email: [email protected]
By using the Site or submitting information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.