Privacy Policy & Terms

Last modified on May 20, 2026

Mallory Whitfield operates https://www.mallorywhitfield.com (aka the “Site”). This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use explains how I collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit my site, engage with my content, or inquire about my consulting and speaking services. I will use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the Site, and only when necessary. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.

Affiliate Disclosure (Amazon Associates)

This website and blog is written and edited by me, Mallory Whitfield. I run this website as part of my business, and so I do accept forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. That said – I only feature products and services here that I genuinely like and think my readers would like too!

This Site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

  • Editorial: I try to research products, services and organizations before I post about them, and make sure they are something I can truly get behind. If I wouldn’t buy & use it myself or recommend it to a friend, I won’t include it here.

  • Affiliate links: Some links to products you see here are affiliate links, which means if you click through and purchase a product, I receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps to support this site and does not affect the price you pay.

  • Reviews: If a company sends me a product to review, I will review it fairly and honestly, and will say clearly in the post that the company has sent this product to me for review. If I do not feel that a product would be a good fit for my readers, I will not accept the product or post a review.

  • Sponsored posts and giveaways: On the occasions that I do a sponsored post or a giveaway on behalf of another company, I will state that clearly in the post that it is a sponsored post or a giveaway. I will only do sponsored posts or giveaways for companies that I believe my readers could benefit from.

  • Cookies: When you click on an affiliate link, a "cookie" is placed in your browser to track the referral for the purpose of assigning commissions.

  • Transparency: I only recommend products I believe in, but please be aware that I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Even though I may receive compensation for posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on the topics or products featured here. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. (Or in the case of a guest post, the guest author’s own.) Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

Information Collected

In order to use certain areas and features of the Site or my services, as specifically requested by you, you may need to provide me with information that identifies you personally. This information may include:

  • Your name

  • Your company name

  • Your email address

  • Billing address

  • Telephone number

  • Credit card/payment account information

The information collected may be used to verify your identity and to bill you for services offered by (such as consulting or speaking services), and to correspond with you (such as through my email newsletter or via correspondence to me which is initiated by you).

  • Contact Forms: When you fill out a form for consulting or speaking inquiries, the data is sent to my email/database so I can respond to your request. I do not use this specific data for marketing unless you also opt-in to the newsletter.

  • Consulting & Speaking Inquiries: If you contact me for services, I collect your name, email, and any professional details you provide to facilitate our business relationship. If you choose to hire me for services, I may collect necessary billing information.

  • Comments & Contributions: If you comment on a blog post or video content, your username and any information you share publicly will be visible to others.

  • Analytics: I use basic tools (like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Squarespace Analytics) to see which pages and blog posts are popular. This data is generally anonymized.

  • Email Newsletter: If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your name and email address. I use this exclusively to send you updates, blog posts, and occasional offers related to events or my consulting services. All email newsletters contain instructions to unsubscribe from the mailing list. You can also contact me to remove your email address from my mailing list at any time. I promise never to sell or share your personal information to any persons or organizations except when required by law for the investigation of illegal or criminal actives, the exercise of legal rights or in defense against any legal claims, or otherwise. I hate spam. I really, really do, and I only want to be in consensual contact with you. I play nice, and I always ask that you do the same.

  • Email Service Provider: My email newsletter is managed through Mailerlite, a fully GDPR-compliant email marketing platform. Your data is stored on their secure servers and is subject to their privacy policy.

Collaborations & Third-Party Content

My blog and YouTube channel features collaborations with other creators.

  • Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

  • Data Collection: These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

  • Spam Protection: I may use services like Google reCAPTCHA on my contact forms to prevent spam. Their use is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

  • Data Protection: I implement standard security measures to protect your email and form submissions. However, no digital transmission is 100% secure.

Affiliate & Third-Party Links

This site contains links to affiliate websites (such as Amazon).

  • I am not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

  • Any purchase made through an affiliate link is subject to the terms and conditions of the retailer (e.g., Amazon), not this website.

How I Use Your Data

I use your information strictly for:

  • Providing consulting and speaking services.

  • Responding to your emails or collaboration requests.

  • Sending newsletters (if you have explicitly opted in).

  • Improving my blog content based on reader interests.

Data Retention

  • Log Data: Like many websites, certain information may be collected that your browser sends whenever you visit this Site (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics. This type of information remains anonymous and does not identify you personally or give me access to your computer.

  • Consulting Data: I keep business correspondence for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal/tax obligations.

  • Blog Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so I can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

Cookies

Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Like many sites, “cookies” are sometimes used here to collect information. Cookies may allow me to offer a personalized experience for you by gathering and remembering information about your preferences when using the Site so when you next visit the Site your preferences for using the Site are already set.

Some products and services linked to on this site are affiliate links, which means if you click through and buy the product or service linked here (whether on Amazon or elsewhere), I get a small commission. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps me pay for the costs of running this site and the podcast and offering lots of free resources and advice. In order for the affiliate links to work, cookies are used. 

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

To view more information regarding cookie settings please visit:

Security

The security of your Personal Information is very important, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. It’s kind of like a house – the most secure house would be one with no doors or windows. The more doors and windows, the less secure, but just like with houses, online security is a balancing act of common sense and awareness, plus precautionary steps taken by the website owner. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, I unfortunately cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to ask what data I hold about you, to request corrections, or to ask that I delete your personal information. Please contact me at hello @ mallorywhitfield.com to make a request.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, logos, videos, and blog posts—is the intellectual property of Mallory Whitfield.

  • You may view and print pages for your own personal use.

  • You must not republish, sell, or duplicate my content without express written consent.

  • For collaborative content (videos/guest posts), rights remain with the respective creators as per our individual agreements, but the presentation on this site is protected.

Consulting and Speaking Services

Information provided on this website regarding consulting and speaking is for informational purposes.

  • No Professional-Client Relationship: Using this site or sending an inquiry through a contact form does not create a formal consulting relationship. A relationship is only formed once a separate written contract is signed by both parties.

  • Service Availability: I reserve the right to refuse service or cancel inquiries at my discretion.

User Conduct

By using the contact forms or comment sections, you agree:

  • Not to post content that is defamatory, obscene, or illegal.

  • Not to use the site to distribute malware or spam.

  • Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site's backend or user database.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this blog is provided "as is" for general informational and educational purposes. While I strive for accuracy, I make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or reliability of the information provided. Your use of any information on this site is entirely at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Mallory Whitfield be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, loss of data or profit) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this website, even if I have been notified of the possibility of such damage.

Opt-Out & Unsubscribe

Every newsletter email I send includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time. Once you unsubscribe, your email address is moved to a "suppression list" to ensure you aren't contacted again, or you can request full deletion of your record.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Changes to Terms

I reserve the right to revise these terms at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of these Terms of Use.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us.