This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website, liesegardner.com. In this policy, you can learn the type of information we collect, when and how we might use that information, how we protect the information, and the choices you have with respect to your personal information.
What personal information is collected through this website and how is it used?
We collect information about our users in three ways: directly from the user, from our web server logs and through cookies. We use the information primarily to provide you with a personalized Internet experience that delivers the information, resources, and services that are most relevant and helpful to you. We don’t share any of the information you provide with others, unless we say so in this Privacy Policy, or when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.
User-supplied information: You may provide us with information directly, for example when you subscribe to the newsletter, submit a contact form, or book a consultation. This may include your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and send you updates you have asked to receive. Please do not submit any confidential, proprietary or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g. Social Security Number; date of birth; drivers license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information) (collectively, “Sensitive Information”). If you submit any Sensitive Information, you do so at your own risk and we will not be liable to you or responsible for the consequences of your submission.
Newsletter: If you sign up for the newsletter, we use your name and email address to send you updates about special events and workshops. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at Liese@liesegardner.com.
Web server logs and analytics: When you visit our website, we may track information about your visit and store that information in web server logs, which are records of the activities on our sites. The servers automatically capture and save the information electronically. Examples of the information we may collect include:
- your unique Internet protocol address;
- the name of your unique Internet service provider;
- the town/city, county/state and country from which you access our website;
- the kind of browser or computer you use;
- the number of links you click on within the website;
- the date and time of your visit;
- the web page from which you arrived to our website;
- the pages you viewed on the website; and
- certain searches/queries that you conducted via our website(s).
The information we collect in web server logs helps us to administer the website, analyze its usage, protect the website and its content from inappropriate use and improve the user’s experience.
Cookies: In order to offer and provide a customized and personal service, our website may use cookies to store and help track our users’ information. Cookies are simply small pieces of data that are sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. We use cookies to help remind us who you are and to help you navigate our site during your visits, and to save preferences so you won’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.
The use of cookies is relatively standard. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. However, if you prefer, you can set your browser to either notify you when you receive a cookie, or to refuse to accept cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner on this website. You should understand that some features of many sites may not function properly if you don’t accept cookies.
Third-party services and links: This website uses or links to third-party services, including Calendly (for booking consultations), Instagram (which powers the feed on our home page), Amazon (where my book is sold), and Substack (where my newsletter and essays are published). These services collect and use information according to their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies when you use them.
How is personal information protected?
We take certain appropriate security measures to help protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons will always be unable to defeat our security measures.
Who has access to the information?
We will not sell, rent, or lease mailing lists or other user data to others. We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate this website, send our newsletter, and schedule appointments, but only as needed to provide those services, or when we believe in good faith that the law requires it. We will not otherwise make your personal information available to anyone.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or would like your information removed from our records, please contact Liese Gardner at Liese@liesegardner.com.
Last updated: September 21, 2026
