Privacy Policy
**Last updated: 09/30/26
This Privacy Policy describes how Mark M. Edwards / Elements of Sports and Business ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit markmedwards.com (the "Site").
Information I Collect
**Information you provide directly.** When you use the contact form on this Site, I collect the information you submit, which may include your name, email address, organization, event details, and any other information you choose to include in your message.
**Information collected automatically.** Like most websites, this Site may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and how you arrived at the Site. This Site is built and hosted on Wix, which uses cookies and similar tracking technologies as part of its standard hosting service. For details on the specific cookies Wix uses, see [Wix's Cookie Policy](https://www.wix.com/about/cookie-policy).
**Newsletter or email signup (if applicable).** If this Site offers an email signup or free download in exchange for your email address, I will collect and store your email address for the purpose of sending you occasional updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in any email.
## How I Use Your Information
I use the information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- Evaluate and respond to speaking engagement requests
- Send occasional updates if you've opted in to an email list
- Understand how visitors use the Site, in order to improve it
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
I do not sell your personal information to third parties.
## Third-Party Services
This Site may link to third-party websites, including Amazon (for book purchases) and LinkedIn. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites, and I encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
This Site is hosted on Wix, and the contact form may be processed through Wix's built-in form service or a third-party form service such as Formspree. These providers process data on my behalf and have their own privacy and security practices.
## Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and understand visitor behavior. This Site uses cookies primarily through its Wix hosting platform for site functionality and basic analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect how parts of the Site function.
## Data Retention
I retain contact form submissions and any email list information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain our correspondence, or until you request deletion.
## Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information. To make such a request, contact me at elementsofgb@gmail.com.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). I aim to honor requests consistent with these frameworks; contact me directly with any questions or requests.
## Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
## Security
I take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this Site, but no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
## Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
## Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact me at:
elementsofgb@gmail.com
Mark Edwards