Last Updated: August 20, 2026
Welcome to the official website of Elliott Lightman, author of Miracles of the Heart: A Memoir of Death to Life (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, listen to our podcast, purchase our book, or otherwise interact with us. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways: information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically as you use the Site, and information we receive from third parties.
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, including but not limited to:
- Your name, email address, and mailing address
- Phone number, if provided through a contact form
- Payment and billing information, when purchasing the book or related products
- Messages, comments, or feedback you submit through contact forms
- Information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter
- Any testimonials, reviews, or personal stories you choose to share with us
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and links clicked.
- Referring website or source that directed you to our Site.
- Date and time of your visit.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may also receive information about you from third-party services we use to operate the Site, such as email marketing platforms, podcast hosting services, e-commerce platforms, and payment processors. This information is subject to the privacy policies of those third parties as well as this Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Site.
- To process and fulfill orders for Miracles of the Heart and related merchandise.
- To send you our newsletter, updates, reflections, and other communications you have opted into.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests.
- To improve the content, layout, and functionality of our Site.
- To analyze how visitors use the Site so we can better understand our audience.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
We will never sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
3.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the Site to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, such as remembering items in your shopping cart.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, such as which pages are visited most often, using tools like Google Analytics.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language settings, to enhance your experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, including newsletter and podcast promotion.
3.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We work with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Email marketing and newsletter distribution platforms
- Website hosting and maintenance providers
- Payment processors for book and merchandise purchases
- Podcast hosting and distribution platforms
- Analytics providers
These service providers are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order or government agency request.
4.3 Business Transfers
If Elliott Lightman’s business or website assets are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, podcast platforms, social media pages, and book retailers that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or policies.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe, and purchase records may be retained for accounting and tax purposes as required by applicable law.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted payment processing, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
8.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
8.2 Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions, such as information we are required to retain for tax or legal compliance purposes.
8.3 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You may opt out of receiving newsletter emails or marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
8.4 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion of your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information.
8.5 European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Other Jurisdictions (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and the content of Miracles of the Heart are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have data protection laws different from those in your country of residence.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Elliott Lightman Miracles of the Heart
Email: hello@elliottlightman.com
Phone: +1 (843) 555-0119
Address: 41 Harbour Lane, Charleston, SC
We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and in accordance with applicable law.
