Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Mary LaLonde (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit drmarylalonde.com (the "Site") or use my contact forms and newsletter services.
1. Information I Collect
I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide directly to me. This includes:
Contact Form Submissions: When you fill out the contact form on my Site, I collect your first name, last name, and email address, along with any message you choose to send.
Newsletter Subscriptions: When you sign up to receive updates about my debut memoir and newsletter, I collect your email address.
2. How Your Information is Used
I use the information I collect to:
Respond to your questions, comments, or requests submitted through the contact form. Please note that submitting a message does not constitute clinical care or establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Deliver updates, news, and newsletters regarding my writing and memoir.
Maintain the security, integrity, and operational health of the Site.
3. Sharing Your Information & Third-Party Services
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. I only share your information with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate the Site and stay in touch with you:
Squarespace: My website is hosted on the Squarespace platform. Squarespace provides the infrastructure that allows me to host my Site and collect information via the contact form. Your data may be stored through Squarespace’s data storage and databases.
Substack: My newsletter is managed through Substack. When you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address is transferred to Substack to facilitate the delivery of email campaigns.
Please note that these third-party platforms have their own privacy policies. I encourage you to read their policies to understand how they handle your personal data.
4. Cookies and Tracking Tools
Squarespace may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the Site runs securely and efficiently. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings or through the banner that appears when you visit the Site; however, doing so may affect your experience or capability to use certain features on the Site.
5. Your Rights and Opt-Out Options
You have control over your data. If you wish to opt out, you have the following choices:
Newsletter Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any Substack email you receive.
Data Erasure & Access Requests: If you want me to update, correct, or completely delete your name and email address from my internal contact list, you can request this at any time by submitting a request through the contact form on drmarylalonde.com.
6. Children's Privacy
My Site is not intended for or targeted at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me through the contact form so I can delete it.
7. Security
The security of your personal information is important to me. While no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, I rely on the secure infrastructure provided by Squarespace and Substack to protect your data.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please review it occasionally. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, please contact me using the contact form on drmarylalonde.com.