Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website for Frank A. Thomas, PhD, including pages related to his books, writing, speaking, educational content, events, and other professional activities.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • sign up to receive news, updates, or other communications;

  • preorder or purchase a book or other offering;

  • submit a contact form or inquiry;

  • register interest in an event, program, or other activity; or

  • otherwise provide information through this website.

This information may include your name, email address, mailing or shipping address, telephone number, and information related to purchases, inquiries, or registrations. Payment information is processed through third-party payment providers such as PayPal. We do not directly receive or store your complete credit or debit card information.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • process and fulfill purchases and preorders;

  • communicate with you about an order, inquiry, event, or registration;

  • send news and updates that you have requested;

  • provide information about books, writing, speaking engagements, events, educational offerings, and other professional activities of Frank A. Thomas;

  • respond to questions and requests;

  • operate, maintain, and improve the website; and

  • protect against fraud, misuse, or security issues.

You may unsubscribe from promotional or informational email communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in those communications.

Website and Payment Services

This website is hosted through Squarespace. Payments for purchases made through the website may be processed through PayPal or other third-party payment providers. Squarespace, PayPal, and other service providers used to operate the website may process information necessary to provide their services according to their own privacy policies and terms.

Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly and provide information about how visitors use the website. This may include information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, approximate location based on an Internet Protocol (IP) address, and interactions with the website. You may be able to limit or disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain website features.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website, process payments, fulfill orders, deliver requested communications, provide technical services, or comply with legal obligations. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights, property, security, or the safety of others.

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including processing orders, maintaining business and financial records, communicating with subscribers, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from promotional or informational email communications at any time. You may also request correction or deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal, accounting, tax, and business recordkeeping requirements.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time as the website, services, or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made.