Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Marcia Regina Cook ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit marciareginacook.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including: your name and email address when you sign up for The Courage Letter newsletter; your name, email, phone number, and message when you submit the contact form; and your phone number and SMS opt-in consent if you choose to provide them.
We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, through standard web analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: send The Courage Letter newsletter and related email communications; respond to your messages and inquiries; send occasional SMS messages if you have opted in; improve the website and user experience; and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Email Communications & Newsletter
By signing up for The Courage Letter, you consent to receive weekly inspirational emails from Marcia Regina Cook. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
We use Mailchimp to manage our email list. Your information is stored on Mailchimp's servers and subject to their privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
4. SMS Communications
If you provide your phone number and opt in to SMS communications, you consent to receive occasional inspirational messages and updates via text message. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
We do not share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
• Mailchimp — email marketing and list management (mailchimp.com)
• Web3Forms — contact form submission forwarding (web3forms.com)
• YouTube — embedded video content (youtube.com)
• Amazon / Barnes & Noble — book purchase links
• Calendly — appointment booking (calendly.com)
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or through the Connect page on this website.
