Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how laurenlakeberg.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:

  • Complete a contact form (name, email address, message, website link)

  • Subscribe to our email list or newsletters (email address)

  • Purchase products, services, or access gated content (name, email address, billing information)

  • Interact with the website through cookies, analytics, or similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communications

  • Send newsletters, marketing emails, and updates (you may unsubscribe at any time)

  • Process payments and provide access to products, services, or digital resources

  • Monitor and improve website functionality, content, and user experience

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you sign up for emails, submit a form, or accept cookies

  • Contract – when processing purchases or delivering paid products or services

  • Legitimate Interests – to operate, analyze, and improve our website and business

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Platforms and Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our website and business, including:

  • Squarespace – website hosting, forms, and analytics

  • Google Analytics – website traffic and usage analytics

  • Stripe – secure payment processing

These providers may collect data as part of their services. Each maintains its own privacy policy and complies with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where applicable.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to support basic functionality and analyze website usage.

When you visit the site, you may see a cookie banner notifying you of this use. By continuing to browse, you consent to cookies. You may manage your preferences through your browser settings or by accessing the Cookie Preferences link in the website footer.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Personal data is shared only as necessary to operate the website and deliver services, such as with email platforms, payment processors, and analytics providers.

7. Data Security

We use reputable third-party services that follow industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Personal data is not stored on private or self-managed servers.

8. Your Rights (U.S. & International Users)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations

  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link

Requests may be submitted using the contact form on this website.

9. Illinois Privacy Rights

If you are an Illinois resident, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. We comply with applicable Illinois privacy laws.

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)

We do not collect, store, or process biometric identifiers or biometric information as defined by BIPA.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access this website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date above will reflect the most recent version.