Privacy Policy

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PRIVACY POLICY KEY POINTS

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services, including sending you SMS communications related to publishing services, corporate support, private and public speaking, book-related events, and customer service communications. Your data will not be transferred to external organizations.

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Data Usage: Your information is used to deliver relevant updates, respond to your inquiries, and enhance your experience with our services.

Data Sharing: We do not share your personal data with any external organizations.

Contact: If you have any questions or concerns regarding your data, please contact us at info@lightfp.com or 888-477-9314.

Opt-Out: To stop receiving SMS communications from us, reply “STOP” to any message you receive or contact us at info@lightfp.com or 888-477-9314.

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Privacy Protection Summary

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal and mobile information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Data collected is used solely for the purposes of providing and improving our services, and for website analytics. Your data will not be transferred to external organizations.

 

We do not authorize the unauthorized sharing of your information. You have the right to opt out of SMS communications at any time. To opt out, please follow the instructions provided in our SMS messages or contact us directly.

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Your data is used only for business-related purposes and website analytics.

Your information will not be shared with third parties for marketing.

Your data will not be transferred to external organizations.

You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting us at info@lightfp.com or 888-477-9314.

Lightfoot Publishing LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Lightfoot Publishing LLC collects, uses, and protects information about you when you opt in to receive SMS text messages from us as part of our publishing services, corporate support, private and public speaking, book-related events, and customer service communications.

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Our Privacy Commitment: We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not share your personal data, including mobile information, with third parties for marketing purposes. Any sharing of your data is strictly limited to essential business purposes, such as service delivery and website analytics. Your data will not be transferred to external organizations for their own use. We have policies in place to prevent unauthorized sharing of your information.

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Information We Collect

When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Lightfoot Publishing LLC, we may collect the following information:

Phone number: Your mobile phone number to send and receive SMS messages

Consent records: Documentation of your consent to receive SMS messages

Email address: Your email address, when provided

Physical address: Your mailing or business address, when needed for service delivery, event coordination, or order-related communication

Contact information: Names of authorized contacts at your organization, when applicable

Business information: Organization name, service interest, event details, publishing-related inquiry, or training-related needs

Messaging history: Records of SMS conversations for service continuity and quality assurance

Service information: Details about your publishing services, corporate support, speaking requests, book-related events, training inquiries, customer service matters, and related communications

 

How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information through several methods:

Directly from you: When you complete our contact forms, submit service inquiries, request information, or communicate with us directly

Through our website: When you interact with our website, including completing contact forms or using available communication features, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and inquiry details

Automatically: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic

During service delivery: Through ongoing communications related to publishing services, speaking engagements, book-related events, corporate support, government training, and customer service

 

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only for business-related purposes. Lightfoot Publishing LLC uses your information exclusively for the following legitimate business purposes:

Customer Service Communications: To send conversational-style messages responding to inquiries, service questions, book-related requests, event coordination, and customer service follow-ups

Publishing Services Communications: To communicate about publishing services, book projects, applied resources, service coordination, and related follow-ups

Speaking and Event Communications: To communicate about private and public speaking engagements, book-related events, scheduling, coordination, and event logistics

Corporate and Government Training Communications: To communicate about corporate support, government training, training materials, scheduling, service coordination, and follow-up communication

Service Delivery: To provide publishing services, corporate support, speaking services, book-related events, training coordination, and customer service

Business Operations: To operate our business, maintain service records, respond to inquiries, and improve service quality

Website Analytics: To analyze website traffic and optimize user experience. You can opt out by contacting info@lightfp.com

Communication Preferences: To honor your communication preferences and opt-out requests

 

We do NOT use your information for:

Third-party marketing or promotional purposes

Selling, renting, or trading your data to external organizations

Any purpose other than providing Lightfoot Publishing LLC services and customer service communications

Important Note: Our SMS communications are conversational in nature and sent for customer service and service-related communication. Message frequency varies based on your communication needs and active inquiries. We do not currently send automated marketing messages.

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Your Choices and Controls

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF SMS COMMUNICATIONS AT ANY TIME.

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You have full control over receiving SMS messages from Lightfoot Publishing LLC and how your data is used:

Opt-Out of SMS Messages: You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by:

Replying STOP to any message we send you, OR

Texting STOP to 888-477-9314, OR

Emailing us at info@lightfp.com, OR

Calling us at 888-477-9314

After opting out, you will receive one confirmation message that your request has been processed.

 

Opt-Out of Data Collection for Analytics: You have the right to opt out of data collection and sharing for website analytics and optimization purposes. To exercise this right, please contact us at info@lightfp.com with your request, and we will process it promptly.

Help: Text the word HELP to 888-477-9314 for assistance with our SMS messaging service.

Review Terms: You can review our complete Terms and Conditions https://www.lightfp.com/terms-and-conditions for additional information about the opt-out process and messaging services.

Data Access and Deletion: You may request access to your personal information or request deletion of your data by contacting us at info@lightfp.com or calling 888-477-9314.

Note: Opting out of SMS messages will not affect your ability to receive customer service through other channels such as email or phone calls.

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Information Sharing and Disclosure

YOUR INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH THIRD PARTIES FOR MARKETING PURPOSES.

YOUR DATA WILL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS.

YOUR DATA IS USED ONLY FOR BUSINESS-RELATED PURPOSES.

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Our Commitment: We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information, phone number, mobile information, or SMS consent opt-in data with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes. Period.

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances, and only for legitimate business purposes necessary to provide you with our services:

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Essential Service Providers: We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate our website, communication systems, SMS messaging, customer service, order coordination, event coordination, or business operations. These providers are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us and are prohibited from using your information for their own marketing purposes.

 

Other Business Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers, business advisors, technology vendors, or consultants who provide services to us, but only when:

It is necessary for them to perform their specific services to us

They are contractually obligated to protect your information

They are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes or sharing it with others

The sharing is limited to the minimum data necessary to perform the service

Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or administrative order, or to comply with legal processes. We will notify you of such requests when legally permitted to do so.

 

Business Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, restructuring, financing transaction, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred, but the receiving party will be bound by the same privacy commitments outlined in this policy.

Rights Protection: To assert claims or rights, defend against legal claims, or protect the safety and security of our business, customers, or others when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary.

 

No External Transfers for Marketing: Your data will not be transferred to external organizations for their own use, marketing, or promotional purposes. We maintain strict policies and safeguards to prevent unauthorized sharing of your information.

 

Website Analytics: We use website analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is used solely for optimizing our website performance and user experience. Analytics data is anonymized where possible and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. You have the right to opt out of analytics tracking by contacting us at info@lightfp.com.

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Data Retention

We retain SMS message history and opt-in consent records as follows:

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Message history may be retained by the business account, owner, representative, or customer service personnel involved in the communication

Retention periods comply with applicable laws and regulations

We retain records for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements

Security and Protection of Information

Lightfoot Publishing LLC takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or sharing, including:

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Using communication and messaging platforms with reasonable security measures

Limiting access to personal information to authorized owners, representatives, employees, contractors, and service providers who need it to perform their duties

Maintaining internal expectations for data privacy and security

Implementing policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized sharing of user data with external parties

Requiring appropriate data protection obligations from service providers who process your information

Regularly reviewing and updating our privacy and security practices

Monitoring for unauthorized access or data concerns when appropriate

Unauthorized Sharing Prevention: We maintain policies that prohibit employees, contractors, and representatives from sharing customer data with third parties without proper authorization and a legitimate business purpose. Violations of these policies may result in disciplinary action or termination of access.

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However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information using reasonable practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s pricing plan. Lightfoot Publishing LLC does not charge for SMS messages, but your carrier may charge you for receiving text messages. Please check with your mobile carrier for details about your messaging plan.

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Carrier Limitations

Lightfoot Publishing LLC and mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. SMS delivery may be affected by factors outside our control, including network connectivity, carrier issues, or device limitations.

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Website Privacy Practices

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies solely for the following limited purposes:

Improve website functionality and user experience

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns for optimization purposes only

Remember your preferences

When you complete a contact form or interact with available website communication features, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and inquiry details to respond to your request. This information is stored securely and used only for the purpose of communicating with you about your inquiry, service request, book-related matter, event coordination, or potential services.

 

Analytics and Third-Party Tools: Website analytics data is used exclusively for improving our website and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Any analytics tools we use are configured to respect user privacy and limit data sharing. You may opt out of analytics tracking by contacting us at info@lightfp.com.

 

No Third-Party Marketing: We do not allow third-party advertising networks, data brokers, or marketing companies to collect information from our website for their own purposes.

 

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. If we make material changes that have a substantive and adverse impact on your privacy, we will:

 

Provide notice on our website at least 30 days prior to the change becoming effective

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top or bottom of this policy

Notify active SMS subscribers of significant changes via text message when appropriate

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our privacy practices.

 

Children’s Privacy

Our services are designed for adults, organizations, agencies, professional groups, and community audiences and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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New Mexico Residents

If you are a New Mexico resident, you may have additional rights under state law. We comply with applicable New Mexico data protection and privacy regulations. For questions about your rights under New Mexico law, please contact us using the information below.

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How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us:

SMS: Text the word HELP to 888-477-9314

Phone: 888-477-9314

Email: info@lightfp.com

Website: https://www.lightfp.com

Business Name: Lightfoot Publishing LLC

Service Area: Nationwide/Virtual

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Acknowledgment: By opting in to receive SMS messages from Lightfoot Publishing LLC, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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Last Updated: May 12, 2026