Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 28, 2026

Owner/Operator: Dr. S. Lee Funk

Dr. S. Lee Funk respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit this website, subscribe to updates, contact us, download materials, or interact with any content, forms, or services offered through the site.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Fill out a contact form
Subscribe to a newsletter or email list
Request updates, resources, or downloadable materials
Submit questions, comments, or inquiries
Register for events, webinars, or related communications

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Organization or affiliation
Message content
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring website
General location data
Cookies or similar tracking technologies

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the site’s content, performance, and accessibility.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries
Send requested updates, newsletters, or resources
Provide access to downloadable materials
Improve website content and user experience
Understand audience interest in Dr. Funk’s work, books, articles, and research
Maintain website security
Prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to email updates, we may send you information related to Dr. Funk’s books, articles, research, events, interviews, educational resources, or related projects.

You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us directly.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function properly, remember preferences, and collect basic usage information.

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics or similar tools, to help us understand visitor behavior. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, and general geographic region.

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services for functions such as:

Website hosting
Email newsletter delivery
Analytics
Spam protection
Payment processing, if applicable
Embedded media, such as videos or podcasts
Download or file delivery services

These third-party providers may process limited personal information only as needed to provide their services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from this website.

6. Downloads, Educational Materials, and Research Content

The website may offer downloadable materials, articles, PDFs, excerpts, educational resources, or related content.

When you request or download materials, we may collect your name and email address in order to deliver the resource, send related updates, or understand interest in Dr. Funk’s work.

Any research, commentary, or educational content provided on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal, clinical, psychological, or professional advice unless explicitly stated.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we make reasonable efforts to safeguard the information we collect.

8. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example, we may retain contact form submissions, email subscription records, or correspondence for administrative, legal, or communication purposes.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help operate the website, manage communications, deliver resources, analyze site usage, or maintain security.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of the website, its visitors, or others.

We do not sell personal information.

10. Your Privacy Rights

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

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Ask that inaccurate information be corrected
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent for certain uses
Opt out of email communications
Ask how your information has been used or shared

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including publishers, booksellers, media platforms, academic resources, social media platforms, or partner organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy policies, practices, or content of those external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

13. International Visitors

If you access this website from outside the country where the website is operated, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in another jurisdiction.

By using this website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

Dr. S. Lee Funk

Email: contact@drsleefunk.com

Website: https://drsleefunk.com/