Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how I (Karen Tisdell) collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit ktisdell.com (the “Website”) or contact me through it.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect information you choose to provide, such as:

  • Your name, email address, phone number, and preferred contact method.
  • Information you include in a contact form, email, appointment request, or other message.
  • General information about you, your household, and your dog that you choose to share when asking about services.
  • Other information you voluntarily provide.

I may also automatically collect limited technical information when you use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How I Use Information

I may use collected information to:

  • Respond to your questions and service inquiries.
  • Schedule or provide consulting and training services.
  • Communicate with you about appointments, services, or requested information.
  • Maintain and improve the Website and my services.
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Website.
  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce my agreements.

I do not sell or share personal information.

3. Payment, Scheduling, and Other Third-Party Services

I may use third-party platforms for scheduling, payment processing, forms, email, video meetings, or other business services. When you use a third-party platform, that provider may collect and process your information under its own privacy policy and terms.

I do not directly collect or store complete credit- or debit-card details through the Website. If you make a payment through a third-party provider, please review that provider’s privacy policy before submitting information.

4. How I Share Information

I may share information:

  • With service providers that help me operate my Website or business, such as scheduling, payment, email, website hosting, or communications providers.
  • When required by law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
  • When necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of me, my clients, my Website visitors, or others.
  • With your consent or at your direction.

I share only what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

5. Cookies and Your Choices

Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device to help websites function or understand how visitors use them. You may be able to control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website features or third-party services.

Learn how to disable cookies here: https://www.usa.gov/optout-instructions

Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my Website and to help improve its content and functionality. Google Analytics may collect information such as your device and browser information, pages visited, approximate location, and interactions with the Website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to measure Website traffic and usage.

You can prevent Google Analytics from measuring your activity on this and other websites by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on must remain installed and active in the browser you use. It disables Google Analytics measurement; it does not prevent all data collection by Google or other services you may use.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website features.

For more information about how Google handles information from sites and apps that use its services, please review How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services and the Google Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

I use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information in my possession. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure, and I can not guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

I retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact me so I can take appropriate action.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. I am not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with information.

10. Your Privacy Choices and Requests

You may contact me to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information I hold about you, subject to applicable legal and business recordkeeping requirements. To make a request, contact me using the information below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after an update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle information, please contact me:

Karen Tisdell
Website: ktisdell.com
Email: karen [at] ktisdell [dot] com