Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

Effective Date: July 20, 2026

Missy Duncan, Ph.D. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit this website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Your name
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Messages or inquiries you send to us
Information you choose to provide when subscribing to newsletters or requesting updates

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
General usage and analytics data

This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Communicate regarding books, publications, speaking engagements, or other services
Send newsletters or promotional communications when you have chosen to receive them
Improve the performance, security, and usability of this website
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
Comply with applicable legal obligations

We will only use your personal information for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality
Measure website performance
Generate anonymous analytics data

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features or functionality of the website.

We may use trusted third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to help us understand website usage. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, newsletters, or announcements, we may send you emails regarding new books, articles, events, or other information related to Missy Duncan, Ph.D.

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

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers who assist in operating this website or delivering requested services, including website hosting, email marketing platforms, analytics providers, and payment processors if applicable.

These service providers are expected to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
Withdraw consent for certain processing activities
Request information about how your personal information is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

International Visitors

If you access this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Changes To this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.