Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 29, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Carl H. Gregory, Makorta Enterprises LLC, and related websites, stores, services, and content platforms (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase products, subscribe to emails, download resources, submit forms, or otherwise interact with us.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Identifiers such as your name, email address, mailing address, billing address, phone number, IP address, and account login information
Commercial information such as purchase history, order details, and customer service records
Payment information processed through third-party payment providers
Internet or network activity information, such as browser type, operating system, device type, website usage, pages visited, time spent on the website, referral URLs, and interactions with advertisements or marketing emails
Geolocation information derived from your IP address or shipping address
Marketing preferences and communication preferences
Information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, customer support inquiries, newsletter signups, comments, reviews, or social media interactions
We may also receive limited information from third-party providers such as payment processors, analytics tools, email marketing services, social media platforms, shipping providers, and advertising partners.
How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
Process and fulfill orders
Ship books, journals, merchandise, and other products
Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service communications
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Send newsletters, promotional emails, updates, and marketing communications
Improve our website, products, services, content, and user experience
Analyze website traffic, customer behavior, and product interest
Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Maintain website security
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our terms, policies, and agreements
Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, tags, session replay tools, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
Keep users logged in
Remember user preferences
Understand how visitors use the website
Measure the performance of marketing campaigns
Analyze website traffic and customer behavior
Improve website functionality and shopping experience
Deliver advertisements or remarketing campaigns on third-party platforms
These technologies may be provided by third parties such as website analytics providers, advertising platforms, social media companies, and ecommerce service providers.
You may be able to adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, download a free resource, enter a promotion, make a purchase, or otherwise provide your email address, we may send you marketing emails related to books, journals, merchandise, podcasts, learning modules, speaking events, and other offerings.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information for money.
However, we may disclose or share certain information with third parties for business purposes, including:
Payment processors
E-commerce platforms
Website hosting providers
Shipping and fulfillment providers
Email marketing platforms
Analytics providers
Advertising and social media platforms
Customer support providers
Professional advisors such as attorneys, accountants, and tax professionals
Government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement, when required by law
Some third-party analytics and advertising tools may be considered a “sharing” of personal information under certain state privacy laws, including California law.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
Fulfilling purchases and providing customer support
Maintaining tax, accounting, and business records
Detecting fraud and maintaining security
Complying with legal obligations
Resolving disputes
Enforcing agreements
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, online service, or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, podcast platforms, online stores, or other services not operated by us.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain states may have privacy rights under applicable state laws, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of personal information
Request a copy of your personal information
Opt out of targeted advertising
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where required by law
Appeal a denied privacy request where required by law
Not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
To exercise any privacy rights, contact us at info@carlhgregory.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Notice to California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
California residents have the right to:
Know what categories of personal information we collect
Know the sources from which personal information is collected
Know the business purposes for collecting, using, sharing, or disclosing personal information
Know the categories of third parties with whom personal information is disclosed
Request access to specific pieces of personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Use an authorized agent to submit requests on their behalf
We do not sell personal information for money. However, certain website analytics and advertising tools may be considered “sharing” under California law.
California residents may submit requests by emailing info@carlhgregory.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”
We will verify your identity before responding to applicable requests.
Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track
Some web browsers allow users to send “Do Not Track” signals.
Because there is not currently a universal standard for Do Not Track signals, our website may not respond to all Do Not Track browser settings.
However, where required by law, we honor browser-based opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC) for requests related to the sale or sharing of personal information.
California Shine the Light Notice
California residents may request information about whether we have disclosed certain personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
To make such a request, email info@carlhgregory.com with the subject line “Shine the Light Request.”
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any privacy rights, contact us at:
Makorta Enterprises LLC
Email: info@carlhgregory.com