Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Karen Rudolph respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting KarenRudolph.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the Website, how that information may be used, when it may be shared, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information in two primary ways: information you voluntarily provide to us and information collected automatically when you use the Website.

Information You Provide

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

Submit a contact or speaking inquiry
Request information about a presentation, program, or event
Subscribe to email updates, articles, or a newsletter
Download a resource or speaker guide
Contact Karen directly through the Website
Submit information through another form available on the Website

Depending on the form or interaction, this information may include your:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Organization or company
Job title or role
Event information
Location
Areas of interest
Information included in a message or inquiry

Please do not submit sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, medical information, or other confidential information through general Website forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit KarenRudolph.com, certain information may be collected automatically through website technologies such as cookies, analytics tools, server logs, pixels, and similar technologies.

This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Approximate geographic location
Referring website or source
Pages viewed
Links clicked
Date and time of your visit
Time spent on pages
General Website usage and interaction data

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website, improve Website performance, identify technical issues, and create a better visitor experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

Respond to questions, inquiries, or requests
Communicate regarding speaking engagements, university programs, book talks, media opportunities, partnerships, or other professional inquiries
Provide resources or information you request
Deliver email updates or other communications you have chosen to receive
Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
Understand how visitors interact with the Website and its content
Improve Karen’s articles, resources, programs, and communications
Protect the security and integrity of the Website
Comply with applicable legal requirements
Carry out another purpose disclosed when you provide the information

We will not use personal information in a manner materially different from the purposes described in this Privacy Policy without appropriate notice or consent where required.

Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to Karen’s email list, newsletter, blog updates, or other communications, we may use the information you provide to send those communications to you.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the email.

Please note that unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily prevent us from responding to an inquiry you initiated or sending administrative communications related to an existing interaction.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

KarenRudolph.com may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Website function properly, remember preferences, understand Website traffic, and improve the visitor experience.

A cookie is a small data file stored on your device when you visit certain websites.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

Website functionality
Website security
Analytics and performance
Remembering user preferences
Understanding how visitors navigate the Website
Measuring the effectiveness of content or marketing efforts

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some portions of the Website function.

Where required by applicable law, visitors may also be presented with options to manage cookie preferences.

Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate the Website and understand how visitors interact with it.

These services may include, as applicable:

Website hosting and security providers
Website analytics providers
Email marketing and contact-management platforms
Form and scheduling providers
Social media platforms
Embedded video or media services
Other technology providers necessary to operate and improve the Website

These providers may process certain information on our behalf or collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services you choose to interact with.

Links to Other Websites

KarenRudolph.com may contain links to third-party websites, including websites related to booksellers, universities, media outlets, professional organizations, social media platforms, or other resources.

Once you leave KarenRudolph.com, this Privacy Policy no longer governs your activity.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal information or email lists to third parties for monetary compensation.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the Website or provide related services, such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, form processing, security, or technology support.

These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf, subject to their applicable agreements and privacy practices.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Karen Rudolph, Website visitors, or others
Investigate suspected fraud, misuse, security issues, or unlawful activity
Facilitate a business reorganization, transfer, merger, or similar transaction, if applicable

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information submitted through the Website.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

Request information about personal data we maintain about you
Request access to certain personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of certain communications
Exercise other privacy rights available under applicable law

You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link contained in those communications.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights concerning their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on whether those laws apply to the Website and the information involved, these rights may include the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information and to receive information about how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, sold, or shared.

We will not discriminate against an individual for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

California residents wishing to submit a privacy request may contact us using the information provided below.

Children’s Privacy

KarenRudolph.com is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us.

Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, technology, or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the Last Updated date at the top of this page will be revised.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how information is collected and used.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to make a privacy-related request, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact:

Karen Rudolph
KarenRudolph.com
Email: mtnrudi@gmail.com

You may also submit an inquiry through the Contact page on KarenRudolph.com.