Effective Date: September 12, 2026

 

 

1. Introduction

 

Welcome to powerofthenextmoment.com (the "Site"), the official website for The Power of the Next Moment: Reclaiming Hope in Dark Times by Lawrence H. Lefcort. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

 

This policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site, regardless of location. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Quebec's Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25) in Canada, as well as applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

 

 

2. Information We Collect

 

Personal Information You Provide

 

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, including:

 

- Email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list

- Name and email address, when you submit a message through our contact form

- Any additional information you choose to include in a message to us

 

Information Collected Automatically

 

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:

 

- IP address and approximate geographic location

- Browser type and version, operating system, and device type

- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths

- Referring website or source that led you to the Site

- Date and time of your visit

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

 

- To send you newsletters, updates, and information about the book (with your consent)

- To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form

- To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience

- To maintain the security and functionality of the Site

- To comply with legal obligations

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Our Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform, which uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These include:

 

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including session management, security, and accessibility preferences. These cannot be disabled.

 

Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site, including page views, session duration, and traffic sources. We may use Wix Analytics and/or Google Analytics for this purpose.

 

Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.

 

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information on Wix's use of cookies, please visit Wix's Cookie Policy at wix.com/about/cookie-policy.

 

 

5. Third-Party Services

 

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

 

Wix.com: Our Site is built and hosted on the Wix platform. Wix processes data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy (wix.com/about/privacy). Wix's servers are located in the United States and other countries.

 

Google: We use Google site verification and may use Google Analytics to track and analyze Site traffic. Google's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy).

 

Instagram: Our Site links to an Instagram profile. If you click through to Instagram, your activity on that platform is governed by Meta's Privacy Policy (privacycenter.instagram.com/policy).

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

 

 

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

 

We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

 

- With service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., Wix, email marketing platforms), subject to contractual obligations to protect your data

- If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, its users, or the public

- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to you

 

 

7. Data Retention

 

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to address your inquiry and for record-keeping purposes.

 

 

8. Data Security

 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our Site uses SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

 

9. Your Rights

 

All Users

 

Regardless of your location, you may:

 

- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email

- Request information about the personal data we hold about you

- Request correction or deletion of your personal data

 

Canadian Residents

 

Under PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25, you have the right to:

 

- Access your personal information held by us

- Request correction of inaccurate personal information

- Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information

- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec

 

California Residents

 

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

 

- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold

- Delete personal information held by us (subject to certain exceptions)

- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information — we do not sell your personal information

- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

 

 

10. Children's Privacy

 

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

 

 

11. International Data Transfers

 

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our hosting provider (Wix) maintains servers. These countries may have different data protection laws than your home jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, subject to the safeguards described in this policy.

 

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

 

13. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

 

The Power of the Next Moment

Email: lawrence.lefcort@flameofhope.net

Website: powerofthenextmoment.com

 

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