PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 7, 2025 | Last Updated: April 7, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how RussKathrein.com (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information you provide when you visit or interact with this website. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
Information you provide directly. When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our email list, or send us a message, you may provide your name, email address, company name, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
Information collected automatically. When you visit this Site, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This is collected through standard web analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters, articles, or updates you have opted into
- Improve the Site’s content and functionality
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Communicate about speaking engagements, coaching, or other services
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We will not use your information to send unsolicited commercial messages unrelated to your request.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers. We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who help operate this Site (for example, email platforms, web hosting, or analytics providers). These vendors are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only to provide services to us.
Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of this Site or others.
Business transfer. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We may use:
- Essential cookies necessary for the Site to function
- Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior in aggregate
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
5. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including LBM Journal, LinkedIn, and other publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations
- Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us directly
Residents of California and other states with applicable privacy laws may have additional rights. Contact us to make a request.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Russ Kathrein RussKathrein.com Fort Wayne, Indiana [email protected]
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: April 7, 2025 | Last Updated: April 7, 2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RussKathrein.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
1. Use of This Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site. You may not:
- Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive material
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Site without prior written permission
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to articles, blog posts, frameworks, images, logos, and written materials, is the property of Russ Kathrein or its respective rights holders and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may share or link to content on this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without express written permission.
To request permission to reprint or republish content, contact us at the address below.
3. Content Disclaimer
The content published on this Site, including articles, blog posts, and other materials, reflects the views, opinions, and experiences of Russ Kathrein. It is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
While we make every effort to ensure content is accurate and current, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or fitness of the content for any particular purpose. Industry conditions, market data, and best practices change over time. Readers should apply independent judgment when acting on any information presented here.
4. No Professional Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, accounting, or professional consulting advice. Content is educational in nature and is based on general experience in the lumber and building materials industry.
Before making significant business decisions, you should consult qualified professionals who can evaluate your specific circumstances. Russ Kathrein assumes no liability for decisions made based on content published on this Site.
5. Services and Engagements
This Site may describe or promote speaking engagements, coaching services, and related offerings. Inquiries made through this Site do not constitute a contract or agreement. Any formal engagement for services will be governed by a separate written agreement executed by both parties.
Fees, scope, and terms of any services will be established individually and confirmed in writing before any engagement begins.
6. User Submissions
If you submit information through a contact form or other communication channel on this Site, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to share it. You grant us the right to use your inquiry to respond to your request.
Do not submit any confidential business information through this Site unless you are comfortable with it being received and reviewed via standard email communication.
7. Third-Party Links
This Site may link to third-party websites for reference or informational purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We have no control over third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Russ Kathrein and RussKathrein.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of your use of this Site shall not exceed $100.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Russ Kathrein, his affiliates, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of this Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Allen County, Indiana.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Russ Kathrein
russkathrein.com
4434 Winding Brook Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46814