At our Website, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site. It also explains your rights under regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: name, email address, or other data you voluntarily provide (e.g., through comments, contact forms, or newsletter signups).
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, and referral sources, collected via cookies and third-party analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Respond to messages or inquiries
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Send email updates (only with consent)
- Analyze traffic trends and site performance
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and the specific context:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract
- Legal obligations
- Our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services)
4. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct, update, or delete your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Object to certain processing (e.g., marketing)
If you’re a California resident, under the CCPA you also have the right to:
- Know what personal information we’ve collected
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale of your data (note: we do not sell personal data)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the site’s contact form. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes listed in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers who assist in operating our site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services), under strict confidentiality agreements.
8. Third-Party Links
This site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies separately.
9. Security Measures
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no online system is entirely secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out through the site’s contact page.
Effective Date: December 24, 2024