Privacy policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: April 29, 2025

At Joy Wiggins, Ph.D.: Equity and Inclusion Consulting, we are committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other U.S. state laws where applicable.

1. Who We Are

This site is operated by Joy Wiggins, Ph.D.: Equity and Inclusion Consulting.
Website: www.joywiggins.com
 Email: info@joywiggins.com

2. What Data We Collect

When you interact with our website or subscribe to our communications, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your organization or role (optional)

  • Preferences for content or communication

We collect this data directly from you when you subscribe to our newsletter, download resources, or engage with our site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following limited purposes:

  • To send newsletters and updates about our offerings

  • To notify you of events, speaking engagements, workshops, and other services from Joy Wiggins, Ph.D.

  • To analyze email engagement to improve content delivery (e.g., open rates and link clicks, using GDPR- and CCPA-compliant providers)

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for advertising or commercial purposes.

4. Your Privacy Rights

For EU Residents (GDPR):

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

For U.S. Residents (CCPA & Similar Laws):

You may have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how we use it

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@joywiggins.com with the subject line "Privacy Request."

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • For EU residents, we rely on your consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

  • For U.S. residents, we comply with relevant state privacy laws.

You may withdraw consent or unsubscribe at any time.

6. Data Security & Storage

We use secure, encrypted platforms and take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal data. Only authorized personnel have access to this information.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your data for as long as you subscribe to our communications. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your data within a reasonable timeframe unless otherwise required by law.

8. Use of Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance site functionality and monitor usage. You will have the option to consent to or reject cookies upon visiting our website, as required by GDPR.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Joy Wiggins, Ph.D.
 Email: info@joywiggins.com
Website: www.joywiggins.com