Effective Date: October 28, 2026

Rita B. ("Rita B.," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by Sharita Brown, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, schedule a conversation, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

- Your name

- Email address

- Phone number

- Business or organization name

- Event dates, locations, and details

- Information submitted through contact forms or booking requests

- Messages, questions, or other information you choose to share

We may also collect certain technical information automatically, depending on the technologies enabled on our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

- Respond to questions, messages, and inquiries

- Communicate about speaking engagements, coaching, workshops, and other services

- Schedule consultations and booking-related conversations

- Coordinate events and professional engagements

- Provide requested information and services

- Improve website functionality and visitor experience

- Send updates or marketing communications where permitted by law

- Maintain the security and operation of our website

- Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described here without providing any notice or obtaining consent required by law.

3. Booking Forms and Contact Submissions

When you submit a contact form or schedule a conversation, we collect the information necessary to respond to your request.

Submitting information through our website does not automatically establish a client relationship, confirm a speaking engagement, or guarantee availability.

Information submitted may be processed through third-party platforms used to manage scheduling, communications, and customer relationships.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functionality, understand website performance, and improve the visitor experience.

Depending on the tools enabled, these technologies may collect information about website visits, browsing activity, and device characteristics.

You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings or any consent controls provided on the website.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with trusted service providers that assist with website hosting, appointment scheduling, customer relationship management, email delivery, analytics, and related business operations.

These providers may process information on our behalf to deliver their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or in connection with a lawful business transaction.

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation. Any other disclosure or use of personal information for advertising purposes will be governed by applicable law and the disclosures and choices provided to visitors.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and misuse.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

You may also have rights to limit certain uses of your information or opt out of particular types of processing.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

9. Email and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to updates or otherwise consent to receive marketing communications, you may unsubscribe using the instructions provided in those messages.

We may still send necessary administrative or transactional communications relating to your inquiries or services.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for individuals seeking information about professional speaking, coaching, educational programs, and related services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through this website without any parental consent required by law.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information improperly, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations.

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please fill out the form on the contact page.